Chemical Burn no marks or redness?

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Hi,
This may sound like a weird question.
I have extremely painful burning sensation on my lower buttocks and down the back of my upper leg.

I have been to the doctor and he has no answers. Is it possible that I came in contact with some substance that could cause the extreme burning, but leaves no redness or marks?

Thanks
 
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To be honest, it is possible, but probably not very likely in my opinion.

I don't mean to be rude here, but I think you are asking if this pain is a common occurrence due to everyday contact with chemicals. Obviously we don't know your history, and I am not a medical doctor, but everyday common contact with chemicals is unlikely to cause this.

That said, if you were to tell us that you just got back from an up-close and personal study of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiotrophic_fungus" , we might give you a better idea.

Point is, no, this is not a common occurrence from everyday contact with chemicals. Also, even if we did know your medical history, it's nearly impossible for a bunch of science nerds and engineers to diagnose you over the internet. Most people here don't have medical degrees.

Sorry and best of luck.
 
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I fully agree with you, but my Doctor had no ideas, so why not try the science nerds and engineers ;-)
The area involved has the same pattern as if one was in contact with a toilet seat. Ya it's funny! but hurts like hell.
My Doctor has it narrowed down to "lets wait and see" what happens ;-(
 
RobN said:
I fully agree with you, but my Doctor had no ideas, so why not try the science nerds and engineers ;-)
The area involved has the same pattern as if one was in contact with a toilet seat. Ya it's funny! but hurts like hell.
My Doctor has it narrowed down to "lets wait and see" what happens ;-(

Used any public facilities lately?

Seriously though, it could be anything and I don't think PF is the appropriate place for a diagnosis.

Listen to your doctor, they know better than anyone else here.
 
Apparently doc doesn't know any better...

Problem is, such reactions can be very individual.