I am so sorry to know about your hurting. One of the values of this forum is when someone talks about a specific symptom and another has it, we completely and deeply understand what we are talking about.

My skin sensitivity came up so suddenly. I just woke up with the severe itchiness all over my body, mostly in my legs and arms (with no rashes or anything). In fact, it was the first major symptom that I experienced. At that time (a little over 6 months ago), I thought it was a reaction to Plaquenil, which at that time I was taking. The rheumatologist told me to stop it and take Benadryl. After two weeks, the itchiness did not improve. My primary care physician gave me Vistaril (which is stronger than Benadryl). It did not help me either, instead, the itchiness turned into pain. It was like a sensation of "pins and needles". It was deep and stabbing pins and needles. Last winter was very difficult for me because of having to wear thick clothes (and it was my first winter with the PN symptoms so I was adjusting!!!).

My burning sensation has now been significantly reduced. I still feel it once in a while but I could live with it. What is very very challenging is coping with this hypersensitive skin and of course the painful feet. I dont experience that feeling of "weights" in my skin. According to my doctor, the pain will reach a plateau. He has been encouraging me to try Lyrica, but I think I prefer Gabapentin. They both have unpleasant side effects, but given our pain, we have to bite the bullet.