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I took a bath and could only feel the hot water's temp with my toes and my fingers. my whole body was bright red, but i did not feel the temp. should i be worried? neurologist has confirmed an inflamed nervous system in february 2020.
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Yes: It sounds more likely that you had a burn like skin reaction to the hot water through excessive skin sensitivity then to a total lack of temperature sensing. Your doc/ neurologist should be aware and you should be taking baths closer to body temperatures.
Answered 6/7/2020
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