Thank God for another member who posted on another support group board recently, or I still wouldnt know! Want to talk about Multiple Myeloma: Anyone else? People with this condition may bleed a lot and the bleeding may be hard to stop. however, i havent been able to shake my anxiety over them and have since developed severe symptoms of stress (shaky hands, heart palpitations) which, although I know is just anxiety, i use to fuel the assertion that something is wrong with me. Unfortunately I dont remember. Is it really anxiety? WebWent back after a week (the petechiae didnt go away) and got a CBC with diff + liver function test and that came back normal. Just one more thing to bug me. Ive seen this in many older patients, and the Food and Drug Administration recently issued a safety alert about these drugs and diarrhea that doesnt go away. *sigh* So I thought I'd weigh in what members with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome think. Clumps of them on your skin look like a rash. If they reappear and stay for longer than a few days I'd probably see a doctor/dermatologist, but it really doesn't sound like anything abnormal. Resurrecting this thread because I have tons of new little petechiae blood pinpricks appearing on my inner arms. A friend with ME/CFS also had a lot of angiomas. They do know a related condition, immune thrombocytopenia, affects 3 to 4 in 100,000 children and adults. I've started looking at other people to see if they have them two i noticed some do, my wife has them all the time all over her legs. Finally i found out what the name is! When I was thin, I would also get them on various parts of me if I slept on the floor. Maybe it's more about sustained pressure than how tight something is. WTF? I know how you feel, have u ever noticed any on your legs? Anyone figure out what caused the onslaught? My dad can, or at least used to be able to, do the thumb to wrist trick. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/thrombocytopenia-and-platelet-dysfunction/immune-thrombocytopenia-itp?query=immune%20thrombocytopenia. Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. They scare me every time I see them, I always tell my self I'm not gonna look anymore but then some caught my eye and I'm back to searching my body again, Mine started when I was 16 for some reason I had Lyme at the time but not sure if there related. This is really freaking me out. This content does not have an English version. 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. Bleeding that won't stop is a medical emergency. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Children may develop ITP after a viral infection and usually recover fully without treatment. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. If Googlewere a real doctor, it wouldhave had its license to practice medicine revoked long ago. petechiae anxiety forum. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 15. Googled like crazy only to find bad news. Aplastic anemia occurs when the bodys bone marrow doesnt make enough new blood cells. I've always been troubled, knowing something must be wrong, but no one has determined what. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. If I get anything Ill come back and post. Thank you so much for the helpful reply. Recently, I get them whenever I get my blood drawn -- where the tourniquet is, but also where they disinfect the site (which is weird b/c they don't put pressure there). Registered in England and Wales. WebPetechiae are small, purpuric lesions up to 2mm across Ecchymoses or bruises are larger extravasations of blood. All rights reserved. My girlfriend is shutting me out due to anxiety. I went to see the neurologist and did numerous test. I never associated it with something unusual. Ive had petechiae in the past been to docs about it had blood work came back fine anyone else have this problem? When I was googling it petechiae is super common with sunburns. The doctor and nurse practitioner both showed NO concern about the previous spots, but I'm very worried. Bruises: Bruises happen when blood pools under your skin. I also have very small pinpoint like red spots on my arms, chest, and legs that do in fact blanch and have been there for years. Immune thrombocytopenia. Anxiety and taking setraline for the first time, Extreme anxiety when having to take orders at restaurant. LOL! Thrombocytopenia affects people with certain medical conditions like autoimmune disease or who take certain medications. But 10 years ago - when I was 17 - I rather suddenly could not walk due to excruciating pain in my sacroiliac joint. My mind immediately went into overdrive because I remembered a friend of mine mentioning red spots on his girlfriends legs right before she was (incorrectly) diagnosed with leukemia. I have no fevers, night sweats, bleeding, fatigue, etc, or really anything to worry about, though the 2 or 3 petechiae at a time have come and gone since then. appropriate medical assistance immediately. They are chronic, and showed up gradually with no reason. Your Dr wasn't concerned. I remember getting petechiae all over my forearms from playing volleyball in gym class. And this thread. 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 It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. Today I was at L&D due to a headache since Saturday but the nurses and doctor werent too concerned about it when I showed them. Other symptoms include: Thrombocytopenia causes fall into one of three categories: Specific factors affecting platelet supply include: Healthcare providers will do a physical examination. 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. WebPetechiae and Palpitations causing me stress As the title says, for the past year I have been getting petechiae and heart palpitations after i got strep throat. B12/Folate deficiency is one of them. Hey, Bread. The spots keep popping up on my biceps, arm pits and hips. I had petechiae after a severe episode of hyponatraemia (low blood sodium). Petechiae isn't technically a rash, but it is a skin disorder that occurs due to leukemia. If you have pinpoint-sized red dots under your skin 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 I get petechiae whenever I scratch too hard, always have done since childhood. Morrow ES Jr. Allscripts EPSi. On 5/12/2019 at 6:26 PM, Nickdon321 said. WebPetechiae are flat and look like pinpoint-sized red, brown, or purple dots. Instantaneously, just like that from a sneeze. Here they appear on a leg (A) and on an abdomen (B). Many things can cause your platelet levels to drop so you develop thrombocytopenia. So I have them all the time. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? Your link has been automatically embedded. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2019. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Frustrating. I may go in and see if he can give me something for it. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. Purpura: You may have red, purple or brown spots on your skin. I have similar spots as well. I have a ton of freckles tho so maybe didn't notice em right away. Petechiae People with myelodysplastic syndromes might not experience signs and symptoms at first. I remember it once quite vividly; despite the initial sever pain of the shifting painful sensation I was sort of happy since I was able to use a leg I hadn't been able to use well in a while - the other leg was in pain instead. It doesn't itch or hurt at all. Forum Name: Dermatology Topics Question: Petechiae vs. Angiomas / Please help! It really had my arm in a vice grip. I also have dermographism. Pain free everywhere. WebPetechiae. Your healthcare provider can explain whats causing the low platelet count and discuss treatment options. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could Doc had no explanation. WTF? OkayI just broke out in a new wave of these this evening, all over one of my hands and that forearm. Petechiae related to Clear editor. Ive had it too. I so want to be like that again One of the most serious side effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) is C. difficile diarrhea. I just wish they were normal and I'm just over reacting . Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Second-line and subsequent therapies. *sigh*, OkayI just broke out in a new wave of these this evening, all over one of my hands and that forearm. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. I get them when I carry bags on my shoulders, scratch, and especially when I played volleyball! So if someone wants to post about little red spots or strange beings seeming to land on one's rooftop at midnight, I say all power to us. Web1. He suggested a good moisturizer and a good diet. The palpitations happen whenever, when i sit up in bed or stand up, when i laugh to hard or just now when i was bring groceries in i could feel it pulsing in my neck. respect of any healthcare matters. I noticed after working out and showering that I had 2 new spots on my stomach, and a small line of very small spots which looked like it was from an abrasion. They rang the proverbial bell. Does anyone know what else could cause a few petechaie with normal bloodwork? Should I be worried, and has anybody else experienced this? What changes can I make to minimize bleeding and bruising? Straining. its frustrating when no one understands, but its reassuring to know other people have gone through it as well. Difficulty concentrating. WebCan petechiae be caused by stress? Both petechiae and purpura do not blanch when pressure is applied - this is in contrast to other common rashes in children such as viral exanthems and urticaria. 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). The risk appears to be higher in people who also have diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome. Noticed em 2 weeks after. They also tested for the genetic marker of ankylosing spondylitis and I had it. Thrombocytopenia (pronounced THROM-bo-sigh-toe-PEE-ne-ah) occurs when your bone marrow doesnt make enough platelets. 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Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back, The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. More serious common causes include liver disease such Also notice if I drink alot of alcohol or take aspirin I get tons, OK so let's connect some dots. They did x-rays and a MRI scan and bloodwork. The nurse practitioner looked at them, agreed they might be petechiae, but that they did not look concerning to her. If you see petechiae and Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Theyll check for bruises, rashes and other thrombocytopenia symptoms. Immune thrombocytopenia usually happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets, which are cell fragments that help blood clot. We don't know what posts in which forum will trigger focused research on our part that might lead to quality of life again. I have a blood (platelet) disorder called ITP. I assume it's EDS but has made me feel concerned about vEDS. Petechiae - Health Anxiety - Anxiety Central Forums & Chat Room Home Anxiety Disorders Forum Health Anxiety Petechiae Sign in to follow this Followers 1 JavaScript is disabled. In adults, the disorder is often long term. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Policy. I haven't figured out what I'm allergic to, which I suspect is because I'm *not* reacting much to any single trigger (except ibuprofen, which as of about 6 months ago I appear to be genuinely allergic to) and instead react a tiny bit to lots of things and if I bump into too many of them too closely will get a bigger reaction. Last reply 2 weeks ago. Since you had bloodwork done last time, there is They won't go away. When the doctor called with the results her exact words were, "Your counts are normal, you definitely do not have cancer." Did you put any pressure on that area before they appeared? As noted in posts around the site, an overwhelming majority of doctors- incl., & especially, psychiatrists- have a staggering dearth of education about ME. I'll have to bring it up to my doctor; thanks for pointing it out. In this thread, people posted they don't have them, or they do & increased at CFS onset, or right before. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Straight after getting EBV, I ended up getting petechiae on my upper arms and around my knees and ankles (which are still there). 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. Such is this whole EDS journey for me. Got em again last night. People with severe thrombocytopenia may have an increased risk of developing the following conditions: A normal platelet count or level in adults ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2019. Thrombocytopenia occurs when your bone marrow doesnt make enough platelets. 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. 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. Superficial bleeding into the skin that appears as pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae) that look like a rash, usually on the lower legs. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets the cells that help blood clot. WebPetechiae is found among people with Stress and anxiety, especially for people who are female, 60+ old. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. I have same thing. information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of Hey, do you still have the petechiae? I get them now and then on the inside of my elbow and above, which I assume is from sleeping on said arm (I also get them from blood pressure cuffs, blood draw tourniquets and carrying bags on my arm there, so I don't think too much about it). When they do, one of the first symptoms is a cut or nosebleed that wont stop bleeding. (Thinking about volleyball, I only ever played that once, and as I dislocated my thumb doing it and my psycho gym teacher was completely grossed out by the sight of me popping it back in, I never had to play again, for which I was *extremely* glad - it was waaaaaay too painful for me.). If my platelets are too low- & they are- & others' are too, it's sound information. WebThank you for this post. Not pressure, or injury related. *sigh*. The bleeding causes the petechiae to appear I feel it is more likely that you are suffering with an anxiety disorder than MS or Leukemia. I'd hedge my bets on anxiety, or irritation from your clothing. I think it's Petechiae - Petechiae are pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin. By My ob doctor didnt seem too concerned. I - BOTH rheumatologist noted my hyper-mobility. Paste as plain text instead, We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. Anyhow, he has been tested for every kind of blood disorder and they have all come back negative. Merck Manual Professional Version. JavaScript is disabled. But never like the ones I'm getting now where they just keep coming back, and in a different place than usual. Have you had a blood test done to rule out anything? Everyday when I get home from work I have some in my legs and sometimes feet, There always the same. Petechiae is associated with thrombocytopenia. Everything was within normal limits except the MPV, which was a little high at 10.3. 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. I finally had to have my spleen removed to fix the problem. Like, ALL over it. Could they somehow be stress related? include protected health information. Exaggerated somnolence, there is no way to awaken the child. I'll be going in for a blood test and x-rays but I won't know anything more for 3 months. I got some on my thighs and upper arms This seems like something pretty common but I haven't had it.
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