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babsinfisk Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 9 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate babsinfisk First Symptom: 01/03 Dx: 03/07
tigger13039 Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 15 yrs Type: Progressive Relapsing Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: severe tigger13039 First Symptom: 03/96 Dx: 03/10
Diamondlil58 Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars MS: 14 yrs Mentor Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate Diamondlil58 First Symptom: 07/97 Dx: 08/07

Burning sensation in skin Report

Burning sensation can be a symptom of neuropathic pain. Patients often describe their pain as “electrical” or “burning.”

What we've learned from patients who report Burning sensation in skin

Symptom severities

Severe	50
Moderate	75
Mild	56
None	44

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Burning sensation in skin

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Burning sensation in skin
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Neurontin	12
Corticosteroids	3
L-Tryptophan	1
Avoid Alcohol	1
Memory foam mattress	1
Amitriptyline	1
Carbatrol	1
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)	1
Cymbalta	1
Lexapro	1

Report created on February 11, 2012.

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