Fingernails on the chalkboard sensation as MS symptom? [Archive]

dwilliams112

02-23-2009, 08:01 PM

I posted for the first time the other day, and had forgotten one of my "symptoms". I have yet to be dx'd, but am going for a contrast MRI of the brain and cervical spine on Friday.

Has anyone ever had the sensation of "fingernails on the chalkboard" with regard to either touching your skin or paper, etc.? I have had this feeling on an off for a few years now, and was wondering if anyone else experiences this as a symptom of MS.

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MSJayhawk

02-23-2009, 08:14 PM

Yes. I have a very sensitive touch. Sometimes it can be skin, other times paper, and plastic. I first got the shock of it when opening a galvanized gate. :angel:

april1848

02-23-2009, 08:19 PM

Wow! I never thought this could be an MS symptom! There are certain types of fabrics that give me that sensation. I've had times where my clothes hurt, but this is different. I'm glad I"m not the only one!

lizziebee74

02-23-2009, 08:26 PM

For a couple of days last month my clothes hurt my legs, like a constantly touching a bruise that's not there.

MSJayhawk

02-23-2009, 08:31 PM

I would add that I have worn gloves which have helped me.

dwilliams112

02-23-2009, 09:06 PM

I'm so glad that there are more people that have this sensation!!! Trying to explain this symptom to a "normal" person and they look at me like I've lost my mind! I'm so glad I'm not crazy. I didn't know if this was a symptom or not, and sometimes I thought I really was crazy! I need to write this down for my neuro appt.

Thanks!!!

em68

02-23-2009, 09:09 PM

Yes, and quite the uncomfy feeling. Also some days I have to wear lounging pants and a cotton tee only as my skin feels like I have 3rd degree burns and the least touch is painful.

glamour girl

02-24-2009, 12:08 AM

8 years with my MS dx. We still learn something new. I get those feelings too. Wasn't sure if it was MS or not.
Great post.