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Regarding my prickly muscle pain. i can describe it as if i had touched fiberglass on my skin. are irritated nerves causing this ?
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Dysthesia: Definitely sounds like a neurologic cause is likely.
Answered 9/22/2013
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Peripheral neuropath: It could be peripheral neuropathy. You need to see a doctor to find out the cause. Some diseases can cause similar symptom, such as diabetes.
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