I've had those burning/itchy/can't stand clothes touching, feelings. Some peep find the Neurontin helped, but it didn't help me?

I sometime use clear Caladryl (A clear calamine gel) and it helps some.

Just another little perk of MS, we have to endure.

Lose the bra.

Try some benadryl.

you might want to talk to your dr about changing the med you're on.
maybe something else will be better.

I too have found the burning pain intolerable. Many times simply laying in bed with a sheet over me, or worse, no sheet and the ceiling fan blowing on my skin.

The ultimate, taking any kind of shower. As soon as the water hits my skin it is just as you describe, having a severe sunburn on the torso and back regardless of water temperature.

I've yet to find a med that helps especially as my neurological disease (not MS) progresses involving my arms, hands, and feet, constantly burning. Feet feel like I'm walking on burning sand at the beach.

Sorry! Didn't mean to complain but this post struck a "burning" cord with me so I responded.

I have this happen to my feet alot. like standing on hot pavement, only moving doesnt help. its awful!

Man why doesn't the hot pavement just stay where it's supposed to, on the ground, not our feet and backs and anywhere else.

Well I tried the Benadryl last night after the kids were down to bed. It knocks me out so I can't take it during the day. Unfortunately it didn't help.

I have noticed that tags are the worst for irritating this symptom. Luckily I do have some tagless shirts that are at least a little better, unfortunately I only have four of them. Oh well one more incentive to keep up on laundry. I guess I'm also lucky that the area where my bra strap goes around my torso has become numb. So at least that area isn't so irritating.

I will call my neuro in the morning to see if he has anything to add, not that he usually does. Hopefully he wont want me to come in though. I have such a hard time with the four hour round trip to go see him.

And Craig, don't apologize, I'm sorry that you understand exactly what I'm talking about, but it does help to know that someone does.

My poor hubby feels so bad, but he is very understanding and supportive. You ought to see him try to hug me without hurting me. It has to be hilarious to watch.