What Causes Burning Arms & Wrist?

what could cause arms to start burning at wrists (both arms) and each day work its way up the arms to armpits. severe burning and sensitivity to light touch and air until it moves up and then that area is left a bit tingly and very weak and painful with use. no rash, but skin does look like it has faint white splotches, like when a suntan is fading. arm burning was accompanied with general fatigue and poor digestion with lack of appetite. when skin is burning, if touched lightly it feels like the arm itself gets a quick chill making burning worse. however ice feels good as does holding area tightly (compression?) also having intolerance to cold air or temperature changes while arms are burning. thanks for any advice