Just came across your post and wondering if you or others have any lessons to share. I've got burning thighs (both). Diagnosed as PN but I almost feel like I have some type of skin infection + a nerve issue. Serious unbearable discomfort on wearing pants but some pants are not bad compared to others (even though all are 100% cotton - but seems like pant to pant the sensitivity is significantly different). I am using Gabapentin at a very low dose. I have tried Bcomplex but not B12 directly. Calamine lotion too. Nothing works though except being in shorts!
* any specific pants of material/brand of pants (mens) that works best? basically it seems like softest would be best based on my experience so far
* do pants that use twill/stain free/wrinkle free have something that could increase discomfort?
* any specific relief therapy - acupuncture?
* any specific skin treatment (topical ointment)?
* any other issues that could play a role (ex: I have been taking high BP and baby aspirin for years)?
* any impact of laundry detergent used on comfort of pants?
* any other ideas to get through a work day/commute?
Thanks for any tips.
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Originally Posted by Idiopathic PN
I have noticed that most of the symptoms who posted here would be burning, numbness, tingling and only a few with very hypersensitive skin.
I have burning (used to be severe but now is lessened), patchy numbness, painful feet, no tingling but I have super hypersensitive skin!!!! It is very hard for me to wear anything particularly in my legs and arms. Anything that touches my skin is painful... I like this weather because I dont have to wear thick clothes. Last winter was my first winter with PN, wearing the thick winter clothes was a challenge. Now, I am wearing shorts and sleeveless and this gives me a relief!
To those with similar sensation, what kind of materials you use for your pants? I could no longer use jeans. Even the cotton and fleece pajamas hurt. When I use long pants, it has to be loose to minimize the contact to my skin but even then, when it touches, just a loose fiber or thread in my clothing gives me pain.
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