Gina, like I said before (did I?), my new MDS neuro says it ain't the meds, & it's possibly inactivity. I am starting to agree with that theory, 10 days later. Try some exercise, hurting or not. I coped with the itching by scratching, and with the discomfort by having excruciating back pain to distract me, Yours does sound bit worse, Personally I think I I will not alter my meds until I;m sure it isn't something else. . How about seeing a vascular specialist instead if a dermatologist. It's looked more like pooled blood to me and to my physical therapist. Helen JC. I would think you should try actually swimming around instead of just standing in it. Use a kick board or just float on your back & kick in that new lagoon of yours. My treadmill seems to be working for now. Seems unlikely, I know. B. Bruce Anderson (52, 4) Schooley's Mtn., NJ [log in to unmask]