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I have burning skin, sensitive/tender to touch, no apparent cause. ideas, what to do?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

See doctor: Possibilities include fibromyalgia, small fibre neuropathies, complex regional pain syndrome, and several others. Need to uncover cause prior to controlling and reversing problem.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have burning skin, sensitive/tender to touch, no apparent cause. ideas, what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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