Posted by Marsh (Colo) on 06/19/2026
For about 20 years, I'd open a tight jar, clap, lift something heavy, or have a beer and I'm guessing a blood vessel would burst in my fingers. Ouch. The pain would stop after a few minutes (less if ice was applied). Found a site that suggested eliminating barley, wheat, and other grains. Doing so helped. Then about 10 years ago caught a parasite from sushi. Horrible experience. After several blood tests, it was eradicated. Due to gut issues, more tests revealed wheat was problematic. Every once in a while, I cheat and have noticed that 1-2 days after my skin is sore to the touch. Initially, it was my forearm about a 2"x4". This morning, the same tenderness occurred (but more extreme sensitivity that was somewhat painful) on my thigh about 3"x6". Tried applying ice; very uncomfortable. I googled it and 'allodynia' came up, saying it's associated with fibromyalgia, migraines, and nerve injuries. Any recommendations for this would be appreciated.
