I get a burning sensation on my skin on the front of my legs, mostly on my knees, and a bit on the back of my knees when bending or kneeling. I had originally thought it was a skin issue, but when I mentioned it to a dermatologist, she said it wasn’t a skin issue but rather a nerve issue. I mentioned I had a lower back injury many years ago, and she said “there you go”. I don’t have any tingling or swelling, and I’ve never had any signs of diabetes. So my question is; What sort of doctor do I see for this? Any specific hospital/Doctor you would recommend? I live out in Sisaket, but I’m willing to drive elsewhere if I really need to. I’ve been to BKK Hospital in BKK for several other issues over the last few years, so I’m familiar with that hospital, (and it’s not to difficult to get to driving my car) but I hesitate going to BKK Hospital, BKK and just telling the front desk of my symptoms as I don’t want to have a bunch of expensive, unnecessary testing done before they decide which doctor I should actually see.

Thank you very much.

 

Consider a mild case of shingles as a possibility as well as the back injury related nerve damage but if you want to see a Doctor then a neurologist is the one.

For me I had the same thing but on my back with shingles, no rash, just one or two 'spots' and all sorts of sensitivity to the touch but it started with a sunburn sensation - without sun exposure. I've had sunburn before and it felt exactly the same - just in a small area.

1 hour ago, ukrules said:

Consider a mild case of shingles as a possibility as well as the back injury related nerve damage but if you want to see a Doctor then a neurologist is the one.

For me I had the same thing but on my back with shingles, no rash, just one or two 'spots' and all sorts of sensitivity to the touch but it started with a sunburn sensation - without sun exposure. I've had sunburn before and it felt exactly the same - just in a small area.

Thank you. I don’t think it’s related to shingles as I’ve had it (mildly) for a couple of years, but recently it has gotten more painful. I’ll do some research into neurologists.

2 hours ago, srowndedbyh2o said:

I get a burning sensation on my skin on the front of my legs, mostly on my knees, and a bit on the back of my knees when bending or kneeling.

Sounds like a degenerative bone/cartilage issue - arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis maybe. Pretty common among older folks, particularly those overweight, though not necessarily. An X-ray will confirm or rule it out.

From the sound of it and given that dermatologist said not skin disease, should consult a neurologist specializing in peripheral neuropathies.

 

If you can get to Khon Kaen, suggest

 

https://rph.co.th/en/doctor/somsak-tiamkao-md/

 

He can also be seen at KKU Hospital (Srinagarind)