"Inflammation" in face - any ideas?

tillytop
tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
edited 5. Aug 2011, 11:52 in Living with Arthritis archive
Afternoon peeps

Just wondered if anyone could give me any advice please.

Last night I suddenly became aware of a strange sensation around both my temples and down the sides of my face. The only way to describe it is by saying that, when I touch it, it feels as if the skin has been burned. Now I have had this before in arms, legs, fingers when RA inflammation has been bad and I just assumed it was inflammation of the skin, or the nerves under the skin. But never had it in my face before. I took an anti-inflamm to see if that helped any and it did help a bit but it's still there today. There is nothing to see - the skin isn't red and there is no swelling but it is very strange. Anyone had anything similar or got any thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Tilly xxx

Comments

  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly,
    It could be a number of things Tilly, I really think you should see your GP, can you phone your Rheumy nurse too? Please get it checked out, any pain around the temples makes me nervous.
    Love and hugs Tilly, please let us know how you get on.
    Xx((()))xx
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly,

    I agree with Poppy and think you do need to get it checked out. It is probably something really simple and nothings to worry about but it needs checking really.

    The deer is with you to make sure you keep taking the anti-inflammatories...... he has taken off his gloves :wink: love and a ((((( ))))) Cris xx
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly, I have to agree it does need checking out. It could be something simple such as migraine etc. However, it is a symptom not to be ignored.

    Let me know what the gp says. x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :shock: . I have no idea what this could be - if you don't want to trouble the GP how about asking your pharmacist? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly
    Sorry I dont know what it is but it needs checked out.......please get in touch with your GP

    Love
    Hileena
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks all for your replies and words of wisdom as always.

    After my last GP appointment I can't face the GP again but I have just had a conversation with one of the rheumatology nurses who says it's probably down to the Rituximab and, unless it's causing me real problems (which, apart from being a bit uncomfortable it isn't) not to worry about it. She also said if it gets to the point where I can't cope with it, to give them a ring. So at least I now have someone to talk to about it if need be.

    Thanks again.

    Tilly xxx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly

    sorry I wasn't around earlier to answer your post. (not that I would have said anything different :lol: )

    I am pleased to read though that you have spoke to your nurse and was re-assured that it is nothing to worry about, and that you can ring them anytime if need be.

    Hope the sensation has gone tomorrow.
    Have a lovely week-end
    Juliepf x

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