Hello, I am new to these threads but I am actually really concerned right now. I started lamictal about 4.5 weeks ago. My Dr started me on 25 mg for 1 week, then 50 mg the next, then 75 and finally 100.
I now have reddish/purplish spot ALL OVER my body. And 1 spot in particular hurts so incredibly bad that I feel as though I have hot coals laid out on my back. It burns so badly that the only relief I get is to place a cold/wet washcloth over my back (the burning spot is near my left shoulder blade, and the worst part of that area is right where my bra strap is.).
At 1st I thought the pain/burning sensation was from working so many hours and my back hurting. Or I thought that it was an ingrown hair or something that was hurting. I have no clue. Maybe I was in denial and it was wishful thinking.
The meds actually have helped with my seizures tremendously, and with my mood. So I wasn't wanting to stop taking it. But this pain is unbearable. The burning sensation and pain I feel currently has been affecting me since almost immediately after beginning the regiment. Then after I realized it was hurting even if I was not working but only watching TV, I racked my brain thinking of what could be causing it.
My point being that I want to know if my symptoms sound more like the common lamictal rash or if these are symptoms of Stevens Johnson syndrome or worse TENs. I am very scared because of this pain. I have pictures showing how rapidly this rash is growing. It covers around 60% of my body. But these spots are nothing compared to my back in terms of pain. This burning sensation is becoming unbearable! Any ideas from anyone? Any inputs or comments would and will be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!