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Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:13 pm
Posted by Ricky1962
Member since Oct 2012
163 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:13 pm
I have a skin sensation that feels exactly like a piece of duct tape is on my back. It comes and goes, but lately it’s almost daily.

I discussed it with my doctor last month and he gave me the “George from Seinfeld” treatment, saying he never herd of it. Said I should go see a neurologist.

Google search has nothing. Anybody have or had this?
Posted by oleyeller
Vols, Bitch
Member since Oct 2012
32021 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:14 pm to
shingles incomming
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56030 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:14 pm to
If you touch the area, is it numb or anything like that?
Posted by ruzil
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2012
16905 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:15 pm to
Just back up to a door frame and give it a good scratch.

That should do it.
Posted by The Ostrich
Member since May 2009
2542 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:15 pm to
100% full blown AIDs
Posted by OWLFAN86
The OT has made me richer
Member since Jun 2004
175888 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:16 pm to
maybe you have duct tape stuck to your back
Posted by weadjust
Member since Aug 2012
15098 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:18 pm to
Ductephalitis. Take two tablespoons of Goo Gone
Posted by VolInBavaria
Chattanooga, TN
Member since Dec 2015
4026 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:19 pm to
I’ve had that sensation on the back of my neck a couple of times. Always wondered what caused it
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14190 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:21 pm to
Go to Walgreens or CVS and buy a bottle of Lysine (an amino acid) and take them 3 times a day, 4 at a time = 12/day. Should stop the skin rash from getting bad and make it go away in a few days. The lysine will block the reproduction of the Herpes virus that is causing your itchy rash problem.
This post was edited on 3/17/19 at 8:24 pm
Posted by LSUSUPERSTAR
TX
Member since Jan 2005
16312 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:22 pm to
Cansyphilaids
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
30394 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:23 pm to
Better than having what feels like a knife stabbing your heart.
Posted by Ricky1962
Member since Oct 2012
163 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:23 pm to
It’s not shingles, does not hurt or itch and is not inflamed. Just feels weird and instead of a episode or two per week, it’s now every day. Not all day, comes and goes.
Posted by Titus Pullo
MTDGA
Member since Feb 2011
28567 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:26 pm to
I had a good friend that had this exact same thing.

He died before they could figure it out.
Posted by canyon
Member since Dec 2003
18368 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:27 pm to
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
98185 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:33 pm to
Cut back on the meth.
Posted by Ricardo
Member since Sep 2016
4885 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:40 pm to
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This post was edited on 6/14/20 at 10:31 pm
Posted by pwejr88
Red Stick
Member since Apr 2007
36179 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:42 pm to
Describe the sensation more.

‘Feels like duct tape on your back’ could mean different things.
Posted by rexorotten
Missouri
Member since Oct 2013
3908 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:42 pm to
Posted by jeffsdad
Member since Mar 2007
21416 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:44 pm to
It will probably sooner or later erupt in a full blown rash. Then the docs will "believe" you and you can get treated. Virus (probably), or an allergy. Might want to take notes of what you eat or are exposed to for a while.
Posted by LSUfanatic
25 miles from Death Valley
Member since Nov 2003
9580 posts
Posted on 3/17/19 at 8:49 pm to

What is notalgia paresthetica?
Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a nerve disorder that causes an intense and sometimes painful itching in your back. It mainly affects the area between the shoulder blades, but the itch can spread to your shoulders and chest.
The name of this disorder comes from the Greek words “notos” (“back”) and “algia” (“pain”).
What are the symptoms?
NP causes an itch just below your left shoulder blade. The itching can range from mild to so severe that it makes you want to rub your back against a post or wall. Scratching might feel good, but it won’t always relieve the itch.
Some people feel the itching on the right side or both sides of their back, under their shoulder blade. The itch can spread to your shoulders and chest.
Along with itching, NP can sometimes cause these symptoms in the upper back:
pain
tingling, numbness, and burning sensations
pins-and-needles feeling
increased sensitivity to heat, cold, touch, vibrations, and pain
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