I think it's Petechiae - Petechiae are pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin. Headaches, stomachaches, muscle aches, and other unexplained pain. Powered by Invision Community. (And once when I was a kid, someone put water wings on me for a swimming lesson. Petechiae? - HealingWell It sounds like the ones on your legs went away when your anxiety subsided, so it could be a skin problem related to that? At the time I was taking aspirin everyday due to dental issues. Does anyone know what else could cause a few petechaie with normal bloodwork? I first noticed it after trauma to the forehead requiring 4 sutures. Petechiae- very worried. Sometimes petechiae can appear (even with normal counts) if a person cuts off circulation to the area. Rash and dark colored urine. I also have several cherry angiomas on my trunk, arms, back and skull. Evaluation: trauma usually produce bruises ,so for petechiae, baby need to have Last reply 2 weeks ago. Are you sure you want to block this member? I'm worried (as usual), and I have made a doctors appointment about it. Thanks to a little fake tan, I am able to easily cover the arm stuff, otherwise I use a little Laura Geller baked body frosting, a very natural bronzer, to lightly cover the spots. Things that have bothered me before, or even new things. I think you'll be just fine. No one else seemed to get them. Petechiae I have bouts of increased anxiety like this as well. George JN, et al. I wish it didn't allow you to look up anything medical.. oh how free would a lot of us be. red devils mc ontario. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Less than 0.1% probably. What changes can I make to minimize bleeding and bruising? I started taking Prozac 2 months ago and in March I was feeling really h Petechiae here and there really aren't too much of a concern. Mine bled when rubbed. I only mention it as it might be worth keeping an eye on whether you get red blotching (without the petechiae) at other times, and if you take antihistamines at all, whether they respond to them. Petechiae result from tiny areas of superficial bleeding into the skin. It really had my arm in a vice grip. Petechiae may look like a rash and usually appear in clusters. I've had petechiae on my arms for over 20 years. Usually from carrying a shoulder bag or sleeping on my arm weird. petechiae anxiety forum. While the x-rays did not show much the other test showed inflammation on a scale of 6/10. I am worried about leukemia and other terminal illnesses related to petechiae. etc. Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic Press, NEW The Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic Press, NEW Ending the Opioid Crisis - Mayo Clinic Press, FREE Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment - Mayo Clinic Press, Mayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book - Mayo Clinic Press, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th Edition, Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter Digital Edition, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) prevention and treatment. Petechiae rash - Health Anxiety - Anxiety Central Forums & Chat Hopefully it'll blow over soon. Petechiae People with myelodysplastic syndromes might not experience signs and symptoms at first. Policy. How many times have folks on the forum diagnosed themselves with a deadly disease because of google? Yes, I've woken up with a large area seemingly covered in petechiae, and all was well. Not pressure, or injury related. I could do it online but I need to find out if my doctor ever actually sent the order for the tests before I go (don't want to go there and not be able to have them done). One hand is normal now, and the other is a sea of dots. information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of Like, ALL over it. Thrombocytopenia (pronounced THROM-bo-sigh-toe-PEE-ne-ah) occurs when your bone marrow doesnt make enough platelets. WTF? And I believed it..sad but true..scary what Google can do to you. Been here since December so I have no hope of them going away. Last night I began to have symptoms of a UTI. And of course if you Google them it's always cancer!! Did your ever go away. I have hundreds BTWmine have come in various waves, the first wave being 20 years ago, and the most recent, this year. :(. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2019. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. Following a complete lack of sensible diagnosis for the cause of either, I worked out that they were symptoms of over-exertion for me. I have a ton of freckles tho so maybe didn't notice em right away. If my platelets are too low- & they are- & others' are too, it's sound information. If you do, ask your healthcare provider if there are medications or activities you should avoid. A friend with ME/CFS also had a lot of angiomas. When I was googling it petechiae is super common with sunburns. Anxiety and Stress please help with advice. I get petechiae a lot. Skin Rashes | Health | Patient I no how you feel, have you ever noticed any on your legs? And it bugged me for a couple of days. A social anxiety forum is a place to connect with those who may have insight into your problems because they've "been in your shoes." I was one of the lucky ones for whom that worked. Petechiae - Health Anxiety - Anxiety Central Forums & Chat Room Since then I've suffered on and off with lesser pain in the SI joint (sometimes I do hobble around, for the first few years this was a more common issue), hips, spine, rib cage, and recently the right side of my breast bone becomes slightly to severely painful from time to time. Immune thrombocytopenia. Petechiae - Never dislocated a joint, at least not to my knowledge, since that should be painful? Healthline Make a donation. So, my best guess is that petechiae may be associated with B12/folate deficiency, since it has helped in my case. Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Your link has been automatically embedded. WebNeisseria meningiditis A leading source of community-acquired sepsis and meningitis Serogroup B in < 5 years Serogroups C, Y, and W135 in adolescents and adults US has historic low since quadrivalent conjugate vaccine Transmission through respiratory droplets or secretions Risk factors Age (younger than 1 year or between 15 and 24 years) I started seeing my then-doctor in 2012. I'm covered in them from head to toe, esp. Mayo Clinic The first time I saw a geneticist, he mentioned the petechiae, and suggested I say something to my GP so he could check it through bloodwork (perhaps some kind of blood-related issue like the previous poster suggested? And how many of those diagnoses were correct? Petechiae is associated with thrombocytopenia. Paste as plain text instead, Having said that, in respect of the streaking effect and the generalised redness, the photo looks like a hybrid of petechiae and the weird blotching that I'm getting these days as a non-itchy allergy thing (if I get too much of it, it's time to reach for the piriton [chlorpheniramine] or risk having more of a reaction some time later that can extend as far as breathlessness and confusion). Ive had petechiae in the past been to docs about it had blood work came back fine anyone else have this problem? So if they won't maybe it's something else and not side effect of medicine. I think it's Petechiae - Petechiae are pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin. Petechiae One hand is normal now, and the other is a sea of dots. Yeah this happens to me now and again. Thank you so much for the helpful reply. You notice changes in your body that could be thrombocytopenia symptoms, such as new bruises and unusual bleeding. I'm 39 and my doc said it's a side effect of blood thinners and that's what aspirin is. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I found this very interesting. I do have EDS III with skin issues. Registered in England and Wales. OK so let's connect some dots. I'm 39 and my doc said it's a side effect of blood thinners and that's what aspirin is. At the time I was taking asp JavaScript is disabled. If you don't have signs of bleeding and your platelet count isn't too low, you may not need any treatment. Today I read someone's words about Sjogrens. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. Starting to weird me out. I'd get petechiae checked out. I didn't show her the new spots today out of fear that my continued anxiety could cause her to take my concerns in the future less seriously, but after seeing that elevated value, I'm defnitely worried again. Do you always have some though on your legs? - I've never experienced knee or ankle pain. - Have never broken a bone. Irritability. Ever get Petechiae? - Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes - Inspire Please help. I found multiple petechiae tracks in lines like this on my arm just now and remembered that earlier at the doctor the blood pressure cuff squeezed my arm there way tighter than I was used to. On 5/12/2019 at 6:26 PM, Nickdon321 said. 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. Thrombocytopenia affects people with certain medical conditions like autoimmune disease or who take certain medications. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2019. People just thought I'd had a crazy growth spurt but most kids are growing fast and don't get stretch marks. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in Petechia the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. When I was thin, I would also get them on various parts of me if I slept on the floor. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Hugs love your post. AskMayoExpert. on my trunk. Never a big area like that though. Healthline When they do occur, they may include: Make an appointment with your doctor if you or your child develops warning signs that worry you. I feel it is more likely that you are suffering with an anxiety disorder than MS or Leukemia. The spots keep popping up on my biceps, arm pits and hips. Anyone ever have to face this? Today I read someone's words about Sjogrens. Petechiae Hugs. Maybe a -yeah, proverbial missing link, in my case, or hers, or his, or. Unfortunately I dont remember. They weren't there prior to my illness. Has anyone else had that many appear all at once? (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) A lot of people have them, pretty sure it's genetics. Ive had it too. Superficial bleeding into the skin that appears as pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae) that look like a rash, usually on the lower legs. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. Ugh. Purpura I looked like raw bacon after.) Abdominal exam: he discarded any symptoms of ascites and he said he couldn't feel my spleen or liver were enlarged by palpating and by taping it sounded they were Petechiae For example, you may have an autoimmune disease that affects your platelet levels. My ob doctor didnt seem too concerned. Petechiae isn't technically a rash, but it is a skin disorder that occurs due to leukemia. People with this condition may bleed a lot and the bleeding may be hard to stop. Nothing good ever comes of it. You need to see a doctor urgently because there may be a serious cause that needs urgent treatment, such as meningococcal infection. In most children with ITP, the disorder follows a viral illness, such as the mumps or the flu. We don't know what posts in which forum will trigger focused research on our part that might lead to quality of life again. Thrombocytopenia It will blow over in due time, yeah. Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. It told me I had als. Purpura: You may have red, purple or brown spots on your skin. 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. health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health When I'm out in the sun they are very noticeable. If you lift weights, the straining from pulling on the weights could cause the blood droplets to appear. I just wish they were normal and I'm just over reacting . Sounds normal to me. There is another thread on the forum about petechiae and they mentioned sunburn assomething that can cause it. WebPetechiae are tiny spots of bleeding under the skin. Petechiae I'm worried (as usual), and I have made a doctors appointment about it. Learn more about five causes of petechiae and your treatment options. Awee I'm sorry that it is the cause of your anxiety. Click here for an email preview. Anybody else ever have this happen? B12/Folate deficiency is one of them. I have petechiae which is associated with leukemia and its freaking the hell out of me. When the doctor called with the results her exact words were, "Your counts are normal, you definitely do not have cancer." Severe thrombocytopenia increases your risk of internal bleeding or heart attack. If Googlewere a real doctor, it wouldhave had its license to practice medicine revoked long ago. - I believe I bruise easily, and have two scars on my hand from a cat bite & a scar on my knee. Petechiae, which are small, flat red spots under the skin caused by blood leaking from blood vessels Purpura, which is bleeding in your skin that can cause red, purple, or brownish- yellow spots Paleness or jaundice (a yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes) Extreme tiredness A fever A fast heart rate or shortness of breath information highlighted below and resubmit the form. Find out what can trigger a panic attack and what to do if you have one. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. But I have so many other symptoms of EDS Hypermobility Type like POTs, bowel symptoms, and bruising/petichiae that I pretty much sure I have a less severe form of EDS. You must log in or register to reply here. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. At least a few times sneezing resulted in SHIFTING the pain to the other joint - this sensation hasn't happened in years, but it still is something that did happen at one time. They rang the proverbial bell. He did not think I have AS. At the time they first occurred, I had been fighting off a nasty cold for a week. I quickly went in to see a rheumatologist, he is a HIGHLY respected rheumatologist. I have another question now. Are there any treatment risks or side effects? 1. Finally i found out what the name is! 1. Ive googled and Im freaking out . My husband said my arms and legs were jerking. I'm frustrated that for 10 years I've thought I've had something when it could be something else entirely; especially since the doctor that diagnosed me brushed off my confusion in symptoms and noted the hyper-mobility and nothing more. It was a horrible sight. The bleeding causes the petechiae to appear Petechiae are tiny purple, red, or brown spots on the skin. Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen ( Tylenol ). Drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration. To prevent petechiae, you need to avoid the conditions that can cause them. But you cant prevent all of the possible underlying causes of petechiae. Seek medical care if: You may want to ask your healthcare provider: Thrombocytopenia low platelet levels may increase your risk of issues like excessive bleeding and bruising. I always get this, especially on my arm, where the strap to my purse or filled canvas grocery bag is resting on. Press J to jump to the feed. Petechiae - Health Anxiety - Anxiety Central Forums & Chat Room Home Anxiety Disorders Forum Health Anxiety Petechiae Sign in to follow this Followers 1 Thank God for another member who posted on another support group board recently, or I still wouldnt know! I know how you feel, have u ever noticed any on your legs? Can petechiae be caused by stress? I have them scattered on my In time, myelodysplastic syndromes might cause: Fatigue Shortness of breath Unusual paleness (pallor), which occurs due to a low red blood cell count (anemia) youre not alone. Hmm, I didn't think anything of this. 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. When they do, one of the first symptoms is a cut or nosebleed that wont stop bleeding. Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS), a group of blood disorders Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), an immune disorder that affects blood clotting Thrombocytopenia, low levels of platelets that help your blood clot A lack of vitamin C (scurvy) or vitamin K in your diet can also lead to petechiae. i have also had random petechiae spots showing up on all different parts of my body- always singular spots, never clustered, do not blanch, last about 2-3 days before fading, for about 2 months now. Reasons You May Have Petechiae Now I just let them fade on their own but I have a spot on my right leg from last fall that is not fading. He was not concerned about it at all. I went to see the neurologist and did numerous test. 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. WebPetechiae: This symptom appears as tiny red or purple dots on your lower legs that resemble a rash. Some symptoms: Of course, your veterinarian will rule out more benign causes (such as hives or an allergic reaction that can look similar to a bruise). Cognitive dysfunction, terrible muscle aches, extreme fatigue, awful sweats, joint pain and locking joints, two bouts with vertigo, insomnia, increased urination, dry skin, lack of sex drive (which has come back recently but was gone for half a year), headaches, etc. 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. Don't know what to do about it. Your previous content has been restored. JMHO though. Mayo Clinic No idea why it's bugging me now - quarantine stress, stress over GP retiring, something else. I never associated it with something unusual. Have you found anything out? WebApproximately 59% of physicians felt that fatigue was a very impactful symptom, while 66% of physicians believed that ITP-related fatigue was associated with reduced quality-of-life, and 46% felt that fatigue is often severe. There is a problem with WebPetechiae. Oh, lastly, born with a blood disorder, I wonder if anyone else posting here has one. ); the bloodwork came back fine. Your previous content has been restored. If your provider recommends treatment, you may need ongoing treatment to maintain a normal platelet level. Im sure youre fine. or where I carry a heavy shopping bag on my arm, but these eventually go away. Merck Manual Professional Version. other information we have about you. Blood work came out good. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/immune-thrombocytopenia. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. Im going through the EXACT same thing but singular ones just showing up where ever they please for 3 months now. I just don't get why I got hundreds, Amoxicillin is know to cause them also anti depressants will too that's what I was told how long you been on antibiotics, I was on amoxicillin for 10 days.