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I have burning sensation in my face, arms and back of the neck. Why?

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I’m a 23 Y/O FEMALE Weight 260lbs Height 5’5

Current Medications: Paxil 80Mg once daily for anxiety and panic disorder and OCD and PTSD/omeprazole slow release tab once daily / B complex vitamin once daily/ vitamin d once daily Starting at about 14 I would wake up with burning sensations in my face, arms and back of the neck it hurt to press on my upper arms and my eyes would hurt especially the backs of my eyes. These problems are still problems I have now.

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Hello

Dear sorry about your health condition. But don't worry dear I'm with you to answer any questions from your side.

Please answer for few questions. Dear did you suffering from any hypothyroidism?? Any family history or depression or major illness. Possible causes are like 1. sero negetive arthritis. 2. Vit d deficiency. 3. Connective tissue disorders. 4. Somatoform disorders. 5. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Other possibilities like chronic viral infections or micronutrient deficiency or post traumatic stress disorders etc.

Don't worry continue Paxil 80 mg along with it please use low dose painkiller like Tramadol 50 mg twice a day for five days. Use tablet HCQ 200 mg twice a day for two weeks. Don't if your breastfeeding. Get it done serum b12 levels, vit d levels, ANA, serum electrolytes, thyroid profile, ECG, mono spot test, Weil felix test and MRI brain.

Avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol, avoid carbonated drinks. Eat green leafy vegetables and fruits. Do regular exercise and yoga. Physical therapy may gives you better relief. Please review with reports or if you observe any side effects to above drugs consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu
Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

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