redher
New member
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2016
- Messages
- 1
- Reason
- DX FIBRO
- Diagnosis
- 01/2014
- Country
- AU
- State
- QLD
Hi, this is my first post and I'm hoping to get some info on my condition.
It actually started about 8 years ago. I was at work and a spot about the size of an apricot, just below the left knee on the outside became itchy. Didn't think about it. Gave it a good scratch and ... omg... I've never felt such pain. Like somebody poured boiling water just on that spot. Before I could panic entirely, it went away. That was the start. When I mentioned it to my doc, he didn't seem concerned, said he didn't know what it was. Before you think too badly of him, I have other health issues he was more concerned with. I didn't push the issue because these episodes came and went. By 2014, the apricot sized spot had grown to about the size of a mans palm but still coming and going. I had a new doctor so I told her about it and she said immediately that's Allodynia. Haven't really been able to find much info on it beyond the fact it appears to be a symptom rather than an actual condition.
I've always have a fear in the back of my mind that one day, it will start to hurt and it will stay that way. I honestly don't know what I'd do.
However, a new problem has arisen which is the real reason I looked for a forum. I have varicose veins which need operating on. Don't mind the right leg (which happens to be the worst anyway) but I don't know if I want anyone mucking around with my left leg.
I was really hoping that someone here perhaps has been in my situation (or similar) and could tell me about their experience.
thank you
It actually started about 8 years ago. I was at work and a spot about the size of an apricot, just below the left knee on the outside became itchy. Didn't think about it. Gave it a good scratch and ... omg... I've never felt such pain. Like somebody poured boiling water just on that spot. Before I could panic entirely, it went away. That was the start. When I mentioned it to my doc, he didn't seem concerned, said he didn't know what it was. Before you think too badly of him, I have other health issues he was more concerned with. I didn't push the issue because these episodes came and went. By 2014, the apricot sized spot had grown to about the size of a mans palm but still coming and going. I had a new doctor so I told her about it and she said immediately that's Allodynia. Haven't really been able to find much info on it beyond the fact it appears to be a symptom rather than an actual condition.
I've always have a fear in the back of my mind that one day, it will start to hurt and it will stay that way. I honestly don't know what I'd do.
However, a new problem has arisen which is the real reason I looked for a forum. I have varicose veins which need operating on. Don't mind the right leg (which happens to be the worst anyway) but I don't know if I want anyone mucking around with my left leg.
I was really hoping that someone here perhaps has been in my situation (or similar) and could tell me about their experience.
thank you
