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Posted by mila on May 4, 1999, at 11:46:35
Has anyone experienced a tingling sensation just beneath the skin which makes one restless? It is an odd sensation which has an intangible quality to it but is nonetheless concentrated in areas of the physical body. It is not painful but is intolerable. I've been experiencing this for two days non-stop. I've tried stretching, but this only provides relief while one is doing the stretching. The sensation returns immediatly after stopping. Any suggestions on how to cope with this?
Posted by Peter on May 4, 1999, at 20:22:49
In reply to under the skin restlessness, posted by mila on May 4, 1999, at 11:46:35
I've had a tingling sensation in my skin for about the last 10 years which prevented me from sleeping until I changed my environment (I think it might be related to dust or pollen). When it gets really bad, I can actually see the muscles in my skin jerk! I don't know if this is similar to your experience. Do you relate it to anything in particular? Peter
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 4, 1999, at 23:42:22
In reply to under the skin restlessness, posted by mila on May 4, 1999, at 11:46:35
> Has anyone experienced a tingling sensation just beneath the skin which makes one restless?
Sometimes feelings like that are what's called "akathisia". It can be caused by SSRI-type antidepressants (or antipsychotics). Usually it's either treated with (another) medication or the dose of the medication that's causing it is lowered (or it's stopped completely).
Bob
Posted by Melissa R on May 8, 1999, at 3:36:41
In reply to Re: possible akathisia, posted by Dr. Bob on May 4, 1999, at 23:42:22
I have had very severe feelings of restlesness as well as pacing and shaking of hands (EPS) from risperdol. As soon as I went off the drug ( possible only because of lamictal and seroquel as before I needed both risperdol and seroquel to function)
Posted by katie on May 13, 1999, at 16:22:46
In reply to under the skin restlessness, posted by mila on May 4, 1999, at 11:46:35
> Has anyone experienced a tingling sensation just beneath the skin which makes one restless? It is an odd sensation which has an intangible quality to it but is nonetheless concentrated in areas of the physical body. It is not painful but is intolerable. I've been experiencing this for two days non-stop. I've tried stretching, but this only provides relief while one is doing the stretching. The sensation returns immediatly after stopping. Any suggestions on how to cope with this?
****************I've noticed tingling in my feet since starting the topamax. It's EXTREMELY annoying. I can't cross my legs when sitting because it's like my circulation just zaps right out of my feet within a few minutes. It is quite uncomfortable. The worst part is that once the tingling has started, getting it to stop by stretching, or relaxing my leg, seems to take forever. Another thing I've noticed is that undo pressure on my feet can start the sensation too. Massaging the feet doesn't seem to be of much help either. If anyone has any suggestions for relief I'd be :} to hear them!
Posted by katie on May 15, 1999, at 13:06:22
In reply to Re: under the skin restlessness, posted by katie on May 13, 1999, at 16:22:46
> be of much help either. If anyone has any suggestions for relief I'd be :} to hear them!
happy face with a mustache--real cute..LOL
Posted by Allen on July 29, 2000, at 14:24:28
In reply to under the skin restlessness, posted by mila on May 4, 1999, at 11:46:35
Could be a form of the herpes virus.
Posted by paul on July 30, 2000, at 1:12:59
In reply to Re: under the skin restlessness, posted by Allen on July 29, 2000, at 14:24:28
i experienced precisely this while on both smellbuttrin (i really hated this stuff is the reason for the name) and lithium (which i hated worse and was put on after being misdiagnosed by a worthless morbidly obese moron masquerading as a shrink). stretching didnt relieve it-nothing did. and it WAS totally unliveable. it didnt totally disappear until i was free of both drugs.
p(c(l))
Posted by Blackswamp on August 3, 2000, at 10:57:45
In reply to Re: under the skin restlessness, posted by katie on May 13, 1999, at 16:22:46
> > Has anyone experienced a tingling sensation just beneath the skin which makes one restless? It is an odd sensation which has an intangible quality to it but is nonetheless concentrated in areas of the physical body. It is not painful but is intolerable. I've been experiencing this for two days non-stop. I've tried stretching, but this only provides relief while one is doing the stretching. The sensation returns immediatly after stopping. Any suggestions on how to cope with this?
> ****************I've noticed tingling in my feet since starting the topamax. It's EXTREMELY annoying. I can't cross my legs when sitting because it's like my circulation just zaps right out of my feet within a few minutes. It is quite uncomfortable. The worst part is that once the tingling has started, getting it to stop by stretching, or relaxing my leg, seems to take forever. Another thing I've noticed is that undo pressure on my feet can start the sensation too. Massaging the feet doesn't seem to be of much help either. If anyone has any suggestions for relief I'd be :} to hear them!
I have had tingling and numbness in my extremities since I started
Topamax. Now I have this achy, creep-crawly, restless feeling
in my legs at night that makes sleeping impossible. I tried valium
to try and relax my legs but it didn't work. This started all of a sudden
a few days ago and hasn't quit. I figure its the Topamax or withdrawal
from codeine. I'd love to get some sleep again...leigh
Posted by Noa on August 9, 2000, at 11:05:08
In reply to Re: under the skin restlessness, posted by Blackswamp on August 3, 2000, at 10:57:45
I have had that feeling with paxil and effexor. It is calmed a good deal (not completely, but adequately) by adding serzone to my cocktail.
Posted by MB on August 9, 2000, at 12:36:58
In reply to under the skin restlessness, posted by mila on May 4, 1999, at 11:46:35
Do a web search on Restless Leg Syndrom.
I think it is a type of Akithesia that can be exacerbated by some meds. I think that dopamine antagonism can worsen it. Some take parkinson's medications to relieve the sensation because it increases dopamine levels. I've had the problem off and on since a kid, and I've noticed that antihistamines, and Buspar make it worse. Depressants help (alcohol and Xanax), but when they wear off, the sensation comes back with compound interest. Exercise and stretching helps, but again, the feeling comes back worse when i stop. I really feel for you, it is an *AWFUL* sensation. Oh, also, I've noticed that cutting back on caffeine helps a lot, which surprises me given that (I think) caffeine increases dopamine. Anybody know why caffeine might make it worse?MB
Posted by Noa on August 11, 2000, at 9:31:05
In reply to Re: under the skin restlessness, posted by MB on August 9, 2000, at 12:36:58
>Oh, also, I've noticed that cutting back on caffeine helps a lotI noticed that, too. I quit caffeine and the problem became much less noticeable.
Posted by LKH on August 23, 2000, at 19:31:21
In reply to Re: under the skin restlessness, posted by Allen on July 29, 2000, at 14:24:28
> Could be a form of the herpes virus.
Well, this is interesting...how do you know and what do you do? I have a HORRIBLE tingling under my skin lately...head to toe. Feels almost hot, and it keeps me from sleeping. I do not notice it until I lay down, then it it relentless. Sometimes also get chills on isolated places of my body...like the top of my left thigh, or one arm, or on the top of my head...very weird. Anyone know what THAT is? SOMEBODY HELP ME!
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