Frustrating. If my platelets are too low- & they are- & others' are too, it's sound information. I always get this, especially on my arm, where the strap to my purse or filled canvas grocery bag is resting on. Im finding yo comment now because I have the exact things you describe. If you have this condition, its important to understand why you have low platelet levels. I'm worried now because I have a dermatology appointment on Thursday to figure this out, and I got my last CBC report from end of February today. Difficulty in breathing Fever, without apparent cause, coldness in the legs, feet, and hands. I get them when I scratch mosquito bites or bump my skin, but often randomly too, especially on my forearms. Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered. Irritability. I personally would not be too concerned as this is a symptom we have seen regularly with him for the past 7 years. Tons and tons of them. Same as ever, still get patches occasionally but I've never had any blood test results that suggest anything wrong when I get yearly blood tests done or stuff like that. Causes of Petechiae in babies: Other treatments include: The most important thing is to understand if you have medical conditions or take medication that increases your risk of developing thrombocytopenia. I do have EDS III with skin issues. Immune thrombocytopenia usually happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets, which are cell fragments that help blood clot. Typically, straining will cause the dots to appear on the upper area of your body including the neck and shoulders. What kind of blood related issues? I have bouts of increased anxiety like this as well. If you're pregnant and your platelet count is very low or you have bleeding, you have a greater risk of heavy bleeding during delivery. I have another question now. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. Find out what can trigger a panic attack and what to do if you have one. The rashes resemble patches of pinpoint red or purple spots, known as petechiae. He said unless my SI joints are fused, I do not currently present any signs of AS and that the other symptoms I've had are not that common in AS. But a few reappeared again yesterday, again on my thighs. Straight after getting EBV, I ended up getting petechiae on my upper arms and around my knees and ankles (which are still there). Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Like, ALL over it. Immune thrombocytopenia. My girlfriend is shutting me out due to anxiety. Today I saw a new rheumatologist for the first time in 10 years. Yeah this happens to me now and again. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. i had complete blood work done about 4 weeks ago and everything came back normal, a rheumatologist and dermatologist looked at my photos and also assured me nothing is concerning about them. (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. 5 12 These tiny red or purple spots generally form in groups and look like a red rash.Petechial rashes are described as non-blanching because they dont change color when pressed. I have same thing. I'd hedge my bets on anxiety, or irritation from your clothing. (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) Please register to post and use the extra features available to members. Pain free everywhere. Rash and dark colored urine. WebPetechiae are tiny spots of bleeding under the skin. They seem to always fade within a few days. I had Lyme at 16 and have had these spots come and go ever since blood work comes back fine every few yrs I have a major break out from head to toe, but any other day I have a few on legs feet and upper body. I'd get petechiae checked out. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis. health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health I have a blood (platelet) disorder called ITP. Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. I too have health anxiety and have been to 5 doctors regarding my petechiae and they all are not concerned since my blood work was normal. I don't do it anymore but once I did and fainted. Paste as plain text instead, I don't want to hassle the doctor continually if there is nothing to worry about, but it was frustrating that she seemed so flippant about them and couldn't really explain why I have them. petechiae anxiety forum. They may have small red spots on the skin, or petechiae, which occur due to tiny blood vessels that have bled. My ob doctor didnt seem too concerned. Merck Manual Professional Version. I never know when something's significant or if I'm just noticing things too closely. I'm a teenager and it feels like I've had anxiety my whole life. But 10 years ago - when I was 17 - I rather suddenly could not walk due to excruciating pain in my sacroiliac joint. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. Forum Name: Dermatology Topics Question: Petechiae vs. Angiomas / Please help! If you see petechiae and *sigh*. They appear as round, pinpoint-sized dots that are not raised. Do you always have some though on your legs? The color varies from red to blue or purple as they age and gradually disappear. OkayI just broke out in a new wave of these this evening, all over one of my hands and that forearm. Usually flat to the touch, petechiae don't lose color when you press on them. I just want them to go and they wont. 15. Of course, your veterinarian will rule out more benign causes (such as hives or an allergic reaction that can look similar to a bruise). Blood work came out good. JMHO though. One of the most serious side effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) is C. difficile diarrhea. Yes, I get them as well. Symptoms of Petechiae in babies: Immobility and intense crying that alternates with a great decay. That, too, is helpful information. Connect with others like you for support and answers to your questions in the Blood Cancers & Disorders support group on Mayo Clinic Connect, a patient community. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/immune-thrombocytopenia. You must log in or register to reply here. Your Dr wasn't concerned. They usually appear on your arms, legs, stomach, and buttocks. For those who don't know, petechiae are dots of blood which appear under the skin; they often appear with I took Vit C and Bioflavanoids back then. Usually on my upper thighs. If you're absolutely covered in them it's a cause for concern, but a few generally isn't. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Sorry, I wish I had an answer. I always wondered why I seemed to get so many of these things is this a common occurance among EDSers? overcoming anxiety feels nearly impossible sometimes. Since you had bloodwork done last time, there is Your bone marrow makes enough platelets, but your platelet supply runs low because you have conditions that use up your platelet supply or destroy your platelets. I've had petechiae with normal counts. Should I be having withdrawals symptoms from 10mg of prozac for 9 days? Read our editorial policy. Back on antidepressants due to anxiety and panic attacks, Pounding heart/palpitations driving me crazy, Anxious thoughts , doomsdaying about everything. I'm covered in them from head to toe, esp. Healthcare providers typically treat thrombocytopenia by treating the underlying condition and/or changing the medication that caused the issue. We don't know what posts in which forum will trigger focused research on our part that might lead to quality of life again. Tourniquet pressure such as from wearing a diaper or baby sling. or where I carry a heavy shopping bag on my arm, but these eventually go away. The spots keep popping up on my biceps, arm pits and hips. Maybe it's more about sustained pressure than how tight something is. Immune thrombocytopenia (adult). Sounds normal to me. Normal blood work. People just thought I'd had a crazy growth spurt but most kids are growing fast and don't get stretch marks. What type of ointment was it you got do you remember, What kind of ointment I'd also like to know so maybe I could try it. We coalesce here to reclaim control of our lives through: education, sharing experiences, sharing management techniques, sharing resources, exposing stigma & norms, and advancing the discussion & awareness around Health Anxiety (a.k.a. Why is this happening? Has anyone ever had petechiae after a sunburn like when you start feeling? Hmm, I didn't think anything of this. Petechiae may look like a rash and usually appear in clusters. With normal platelets and everything else, what does this indicate? Awee I'm sorry that it is the cause of your anxiety. You can post now and register later. Rash: although there were some petechiae in my body most of my rash is slightly raised and non-petechiae and the skin is dry. I am worried about leukemia and other terminal illnesses related to petechiae. I no how you feel, have you ever noticed any on your legs? Ive had it too. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. They occur mostly on my stomach, though right now I have 2 on my stomach, 1 on my right leg, and 1 on my chest. We don't know what posts in which forum will trigger focused research on our part that might lead to quality of life again. Petechiae commonly appear in clusters and may look like a rash. Beitrags-Autor: Beitrag verffentlicht: 14. Difficulty concentrating. Hopefully it'll blow over soon. I just realized I got this type of rash in my arm only out of no where . I think it is an EDS/weak capillaries problem, along with the horrible bruising for no reason on my legs. WebThank you for this post. I can bend my thumbs to touch my wrists, touch the floor with my palms, could make a "bridge" with my back when hands and feet are planted on the floor (don't do it now due to stiffness), I can clasp my hands and move them all the way behind my body without unclasping my hands and likewise plant my forearms in the center of my back, I was the fastest person in class by a mile when we had "crab" races etc. If you don't have signs of bleeding and your platelet count isn't too low, you may not need any treatment. And it bugged me for a couple of days. information submitted for this request. respect of any healthcare matters. Policy. I have to get blood tests done soon anyway, so I'll know sooner or later if something's up besides my giant melon head being too much for one arm to support. I think that since we are sick we pay way too much attention to any detail in our bodies, things that usually passed unnoticed in healthy people, but they sure have it too. When the doctor called with the results her exact words were, "Your counts are normal, you definitely do not have cancer." You should seek a doctors diagnosis for your petechiae so you can be treated for the underlying condition causing the symptom. Your doctor can recommend a treatment plan for the condition or advise you to keep an eye on them, as they may disappear on their own. If my platelets are too low- & they are- & others' are too, it's sound information. So it's us- right here- educating ourselves and interested parties about this devastation likened to last stage AIDS. AskMayoExpert. Immune Thrombocytopenia Pupura. Accessed March 13, 2019. Question: Petechiae in otherwise healthy 16-month-old. Immune thrombocytopenia may have no signs and symptoms. Been here since December so I have no hope of them going away. Petechiae People with myelodysplastic syndromes might not experience signs and symptoms at first. 7. Get useful, helpful and relevant health + wellness information, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195 |, Important Updates + Notice of Vendor Data Event, (https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0315/p612.html), (https://www.cancer.net/coping-with-cancer/physical-emotional-and-social-effects-cancer/managing-physical-side-effects/low-platelet-count-or-thrombocytopenia), (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542208/), (https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/blood-disorders/platelet-disorders/overview-of-thrombocytopenia), (https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/thrombocytopenia), Visitation, mask requirements and COVID-19 information, Bone Marrow Failure and Cytopenias Treatment. ITP is more common among young women. The only one in charge of my medical care now is me. I have a ton of freckles tho so maybe didn't notice em right away. Tons and tons of them. Just one more thing to bug me. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) care at Mayo Clinic. There is another thread on the forum about petechiae and they mentioned sunburn as something that can cause it. I also developed cherry angiomas across my torso. 1. Bubbs21 Member Posts: 47. Anxiety & Panic Disorders; Arthritis; Breast Cancer; Chronic Illness; Crohn's Disease; Depression; Diabetes; Fibromyalgia; GERD & Acid Reflux; Irritable Bowel I wish it didn't allow you to look up anything medical.. oh how free would a lot of us be. Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? Have you found anything out? Went to the Dermatologist about it years ago. JavaScript is disabled. Often, healthcare providers can improve platelet counts by treating the underlying cause. Im going through the EXACT same thing but singular ones just showing up where ever they please for 3 months now. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets the cells that help blood clot. Frankly I would never want to experience anything higher because that was fully debilitating and I was screaming and hyperventilating in pain daily for two months. The general aching in your bones and muscles could well be associated with I may go in and see if he can give me something for it. I've just dealt with the pain and hardly ever taken anything for it. I Yup - I had a lot of pressure applied to that area and then a few hours later noticed them there. Looking to increase/ Ride it out. Should I watch for signs of complications? I quickly went in to see a rheumatologist, he is a HIGHLY respected rheumatologist. The bloods ability to clot depends on healthy blood platelets. I have many cherry angiomas that pop up (can be small, but usually larger/raised and a bright red compared to the petechiae), that I've periodically had my dermatologist remove over the years -- especially on my trunk area. Oh waiting for the day lol. Copyright Anxiety Central 2011-2019 1. I got some on my thighs and upper arms Yes, I've woken up with a large area seemingly covered in petechiae, and all was well. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Learn more about five causes of petechiae and your treatment options. I looked like raw bacon after.) I have had a few petechiae on and off for 2 months now, usually no more than a handful at a time. We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are
*sigh* So I thought I'd weigh in what members with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome think. Hey, do you still have the petechiae? Bottom line once your healthcare provider finds out why your platelet levels are low, theyll take steps to help you. Seek immediate help if you or your child experiences bleeding that can't be controlled by the usual first-aid techniques, such as applying pressure to the area. WebBruising in dogs is never normal, and signs of pinpoint bruises (called petechiae) or larger bruises (ecchymosis) warrant an immediate trip to your veterinarian. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. include protected health information. And how many of those diagnoses were correct? It was explained to us that this is part of EDS- fragile skin, capillaries etc. If you have pinpoint-sized red dots under your skin I get petechiae whenever I scratch too hard, always have done since childhood. Petechiae related to I know how you feel, have u ever noticed any on your legs? In December I broke out with hundreds of petechiae all over my tummy and chest. Blood work came out good. Doc had no explanation. Frustrating. They