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Is skin affected by fibro? My forearms are always swollen (edema) and red as if burned by the sun. As a matter of fact, when I asked the doctor, he told me to stop driving with my arm out the window. Hmmm.....right arm too? Driving in England? LOL Skin is rough to the touch and I look like one o

Tender Skin

Fibromyalgia affects people differently. Skin color and tender touch of the skin is a common symptom.

Many Fibromites describe as their "skin hurting" when in a flare. Sometimes even wearing certain fabrics and clothing makes the skin more sensitive.

A suggestion is to find a doctor who really understands about Fibromyalgia.

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