Originally Posted by Idiopathic PN

My hypersensitive skin started from severe itching. It started all over my body -but mostly on my legs and arms. Prior to the severe itching, I was taking Plaquenil for my arthritis. I was taking it for about 4 months and then the itching started. I immediately stopped the Plaquenil. After 2 weeks of itching, the sensation became lancinating and stabbing pins and needles pain. Everything that touches my skin was (and still is) painful. I no longer wear pants. Sometimes, I could wear light/cotton long sleeves but on most times, I avoid long sleeves.