Originally Posted by blackgrapes

I am a type 1 insulin dependent diabetic going on 40 years with it now. I have PN in my feet, toes, hands, fingers. I also have autonamic neuropathy causing severe gastro problems, Focal neuropathy that generates in my thigh and throbs constantly. Now my skin from my stomach to my mid thigh and my sides is EXTREMELY sensitive. Like a bad steam burn. It plain hurts to have anything, even soft, touch it. I cringe when my eight year old hugs me around my lower waist. Nothing reduces this feeling. My doctor says it is the PN and he can increase my Cymbalta. (I am on 60mg)

My feet used to feel like I was walking on rocks and now my left foot feels like I am walking on a huge wad of bubblegum. It is a very disturbing numbness.
I want to know if anyone has had the skin pain and if they found anything to help it. This symptom is new to me and I really am bothered by it.
I had a surgery in my hand to cover the nerve with a sheath and I can now use my left hand but the doctor doesn't have answers for me for this extreme sensitivity on my skin.

Any ideas?