If my platelets are too low- & they are- & others' are too, it's sound information. 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? Make a donation. 15. I Powered by Invision Community. 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. Bubbs21 Member Posts: 47. Hi, I'm just wonderingare you by any chance on Prozac? (And once when I was a kid, someone put water wings on me for a swimming lesson. The only one in charge of my medical care now is me. October 2012 #1. Inner arms and top of legs close to wear leg attaches to the hip/groin/torso (?). Ugh. Just one more reason, I guess to get a diagnosis! Petechiae People with myelodysplastic syndromes might not experience signs and symptoms at first. Bottom line once your healthcare provider finds out why your platelet levels are low, theyll take steps to help you. If I get anything Ill come back and post. I never know when something's significant or if I'm just noticing things too closely. The study analyzes which people have Petechiae with Stress and anxiety. Click here to register.Everyone is welcome! They seem to always fade within a few days. I no how you feel, have you ever noticed any on your legs? Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. I'll have to bring it up to my doctor; thanks for pointing it out. Aplastic anemia occurs when the bodys bone marrow doesnt make enough new blood cells. Headaches, stomachaches, muscle aches, and other unexplained pain. Hey, do you still have the petechiae? Capillary bleeding in babies can occur due to many reasons, including (2): Coughing bouts. I have battling depression & anxiety for many years. But unlike many rashes , when you press on the spots they don't Amoxicillin is know to cause them also anti depressants will too that's what I was told how long you been on antibiotics Tons and tons of them. Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered. information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of I am not Maybe a -yeah, proverbial missing link, in my case, or hers, or his, or. Back on antidepressants due to anxiety and panic attacks, Pounding heart/palpitations driving me crazy, Anxious thoughts , doomsdaying about everything. I had explained this to my first rheumatologist but he'd brushed it off. If you had a splenectomy, youre at increased risk of infection. Hugs love your post. This seems like something pretty common but I haven't had it. etc. Has anyone else had that many appear all at once? Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. 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. hi you had answered a question of mine a couple days ago regarding petechiae , if there where only spots randomly placed around the body would that be a concern? Just slept funny. 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. Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Severe thrombocytopenia increases your risk of internal bleeding or heart attack. I am on Prozac(12 years, currently weaning off)and this is the only probable explanation that I have come up with for my symptoms. 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. He suggested a good moisturizer and a good diet. Petechiae, yay | Anxiety Community Forum Welcome to the Anxiety Community Forum, a friendly space for discussion, help and support with mental health Its most likely just pressure on your body for long periods of time, I dont think its anything to stress over too much. Im sure Im forgetting something, as forgetfulness is another complaint. I am a 26f, good health besides allergies/chronic sinus issues, normal weight, but I've had history of problems with health anxiety since childhood. Theyll check for bruises, rashes and other thrombocytopenia symptoms. They did x-rays and a MRI scan and bloodwork. Every time your mind gets worried.. remember that you have had it looked at previously and even had blood work done. Noticed em 2 weeks after. It always freaks me out at least a little, but it's never been a sign of a serious problem. Who knew?! Forum Name: Dermatology Topics Question: Petechiae vs. Angiomas / Please help! Petechiae commonly appear on the lower legs, but may be distributed all over the body. If your provider recommends treatment, you may need ongoing treatment to maintain a normal platelet level. I also have dermographism. A few weeks ago I noticed some 11-12 red spots on my thighs that didnt blanche when I pressed on them. Today I saw a new rheumatologist for the first time in 10 years. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2019. It sounds like the ones on your legs went away when your anxiety subsided, so it could be a skin problem related to that? WTF? Is it really anxiety? 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. The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Related Disorders Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for knowledge, support and inspiration. my health anxiety has kicked in since quarantine and ive messaged my GP multiple times about the spots. Immune Thrombocytopenia Pupura. WebPetechiae: This symptom appears as tiny red or purple dots on your lower legs that resemble a rash. 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). Morrow ES Jr. Allscripts EPSi. Fatigue or tiredness with little or no obvious cause. I so want to be like that again Petechiae related to - I have had stretch marks since I was 10. In most children with ITP, the disorder follows a viral illness, such as the mumps or the flu. All rights reserved. 1. 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. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Has anyone ever had petechiae after a sunburn like when you start feeling? Weird buzzing feeling left side of my chest under breast. I don't know. However, common causes include injury to the skin or repeated coughing. Press J to jump to the feed. I may go in and see if he can give me something for it. Your provider will monitor your overall health and platelet levels. Typically, straining will cause the dots to appear on the upper area of your body including the neck and shoulders. I'd get petechiae checked out. 1. I feel it is more likely that you are suffering with an anxiety disorder than MS or Leukemia. Yes, I've woken up with a large area seemingly covered in petechiae, and all was well. 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. However, I do only weight 100 pounds, so my body may not stress the joints there WebThey're small and hardly noticeable but there are around 20 on each arm (only upper arm). I would not be surprised if one of us actually finds the cause or cure. I have a ton of freckles tho so maybe didn't notice em right away. Accessed March 13, 2019. I just realized I got this type of rash in my arm only out of no where . I have had chronic sinus/digestive problems and I also have extensive petechiae(mainly limbs tho' slightly fewer/larger on trunk). I have a blood (platelet) disorder called ITP. How many times have folks on the forum diagnosed themselves with a deadly disease because of google? This content does not have an Arabic version. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2019. https://www.clinicalkey.com. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I found this very interesting. If you don't have signs of bleeding and your platelet count isn't too low, you may not need any treatment. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets the cells that help blood clot. No idea why it's bugging me now - quarantine stress, stress over GP retiring, something else. ), chest (two) and a few other areas on my body. I think it is an EDS/weak capillaries problem, along with the horrible bruising for no reason on my legs. 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 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. It has driven me to the point i dont want to leave my house or do anything. Illness Anxiety & Hypochondriasis) in its many forms in our own societal realms. Vous tes ici : Accueil. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. WebPetechiae are flat and look like pinpoint-sized red, brown, or purple dots. 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. Should I watch for signs of complications? In December I broke out with hundreds of petechiae all over my tummy and chest. Blood work came out good. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? That, too, is helpful information. I'm 39 and my doc said it's a side effect of blood thinners and that's what aspirin is. He did not think I have AS. Oh waiting for the day lol. Ive had petechiae in the past been to docs about it had blood work came back fine anyone else have this problem? Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Initial treatment and prognosis. Formerly known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP can cause purple bruises, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash. The spots keep popping up on my biceps, arm pits and hips. Once both my legs were covered with them after I stood for a few hours in mildly abrasive pants. Want to talk about Multiple Myeloma: Anyone else? The doctor and nurse practitioner both showed NO concern about the previous spots, but I'm very worried. https://patient.info/forums/discuss/browse/anxiety-disorders-70, New guy heresharing my debilitating anxiety story, Mirtazapine increasing from 15 mg to 30 mg, Fleuxotine 20mg. Beitrags-Autor: Beitrag verffentlicht: 14. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. 5 12 Sorry, I wish I had an answer. You notice changes in your body that could be thrombocytopenia symptoms, such as new bruises and unusual bleeding. You must log in or register to reply here. I have not been diagnosed with EDS just familial hypermobility syndrome. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Dont worry about it too much, Ive had the same before, I used to get them all over my legs and feet every time I showered. I'm covered in them from head to toe, esp. Since you had bloodworkdonelast time, there isno need to worry. I spent much of my teenage youth in and out of hospital because of all that. JavaScript is disabled. *sigh* So I thought I'd weigh in what members with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome think. *sigh*, OkayI just broke out in a new wave of these this evening, all over one of my hands and that forearm. A friend with ME/CFS also had a lot of angiomas. 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. Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Volleyball!! Try our Symptom Checker Got any other symptoms? My platelets have been in the 400's ever since. Hmm, I didn't think anything of this. WebWent back after a week (the petechiae didnt go away) and got a CBC with diff + liver function test and that came back normal. Children may develop ITP after a viral infection and usually recover fully without treatment. Its ruined my life. I, too, can get something like this if I scratch too hard (neck, earlobes, etc.) I've always been troubled, knowing something must be wrong, but no one has determined what. You need to see a doctor urgently because there may be a serious cause that needs urgent treatment, such as meningococcal infection. You cannot paste images directly. Usually on my upper thighs. Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. Thrombocytopenia occurs when your bone marrow doesnt make enough platelets. red devils mc ontario. 2 Petechial rashes on children usually require examination by a doctor to diagnose My wife has the same issue. I get petechiae whenever I scratch too hard, always have done since childhood. It may also cause bleeding in many parts of your body. Find other members in this community to connect with. OkayI just broke out in a new wave of these this evening, all over one of my hands and that forearm. respect of any healthcare matters. Unfortunately I dont remember. I almost always get huge stripes of them when I get my blood pressure taken. I just constantly look for the dang things, on legs cause of past break outs and of course I Google everything and main reason for them it says leukemia so constant anxiety. Ferri FF. What did you do? 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. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Petechiae is associated with thrombocytopenia. Additionally, considering the fact no entity has found a CAUSE for ME, much less a cure (with very good theories out there, & good results from some trmts), this site helps empower us all with our own "anecdotal" evidence. Some symptoms: 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 was a horrible sight. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) care at Mayo Clinic. Sorry, I wish I had an answer. 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 an The color varies from red to blue or purple as they age and gradually disappear. 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Does anyone know what else could cause a few petechaie with normal bloodwork? You must log in or register to reply here. Dont let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. 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. That did not sound like arthritis. Tourniquet pressure such as from wearing a diaper or baby sling. Went to the Dermatologist about it years ago. I was confused when I woke up, and I had petechiae around my eyes. Can anxiety cause being scared of sleeping? 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. Anyone else experience this? Have you had a blood test done to rule out anything? Don't know what to do about it. Anxiety every day and when its over I cry uncontrollably. - Have never broken a bone. Are you sure you want to block this member? They weren't there prior to my illness. Upgrade to Patient Pro Medical Professional? But never like the ones I'm getting now where they just keep coming back, and in a different place than usual. I haven't read the whole thread, but I had petechiae as a teen. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets the cells that help blood clot. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. 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. I have an 16-month-old son with an intermittent 4-week history of petechiae. JMHO though. Palpable purpura is purpura than can be felt, due to inflammation of the blood vessels ( vasculitis) Pigmented purpura is a sign of petechial haemorrhages associated with capillaritis They were actually used to help make my diagnosis, and actually I'm surprised that they are not on the Beighton scale. WebPetechiae is found among people with Stress and anxiety, especially for people who are female, 60+ old. Causes of Petechiae in babies: Just looking to commiserate with someone on the petechiae. 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) This is driving me insane and causes me so much stress and depressionIve gone to the doctors so much and they keep saying its nothing but i just cant believe them and constantly think im gonna die soon. Healthcare providers typically treat thrombocytopenia by treating the underlying condition and/or changing the medication that caused the issue. - I do vaguely wonder about IBS symptoms, but it's nothing major. Many things can cause your platelet levels to drop so you develop thrombocytopenia. information submitted for this request. I also get them if I scratch my skin too hard. They Should I be having withdrawals symptoms from 10mg of prozac for 9 days? Your link has been automatically embedded. Go figure! Clear editor. 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 also recall for a time I was afraid of sneezing, because when I did, not only was it painful but I occasionally experienced my SI joints popping. Awee I'm sorry that it is the cause of your anxiety. Hopefully it'll blow over soon. Fuzzy/grip on my head any tips or medication I could take ? Persistent worry thats difficult to control. They may do tests including: You might not need treatment if a low platelet count isnt causing significant issues. Mine bled when rubbed. Looking to increase/ Ride it out. I am not as flexible as when I was a teenager, but I can still do stuff any normal almost 30-year old should not do without a lot of practice. And of course if you Google them it's always cancer!! I get a breakout of them every year when the seasons change. People may have thrombocytopenia and not realize it because their symptoms are so mild. Today I read someone's words about Sjogrens. Upload or insert images from URL. I don't do it anymore but once I did and fainted. People with this condition may bleed a lot and the bleeding may be hard to stop. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified Befallingdusk - Thu the redness almost instantly disappears but leaves behind either the bright red spot (petechiae or angioma) or a tiny, raised, light brown crusty scab-like lesion. Accessed March 13, 2019. 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. Registered in England and Wales. This is really freaking me out. I have similar spots as well. Anxiety and Stress please help with advice. 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). Like, ALL over it. I was one of the lucky ones for whom that worked. Purpura: You may have red, purple or brown spots on your skin. This approach may involve changing your medications. I also get them occasionally, from various things, but especially when I've slept in a weird position. Frustrating. Could they somehow be stress related? Petechiae commonly appear in clusters and may look like a rash. (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) I have been worrying my absolute head off because of these tiny, pinprick red spots on my arms. I always wondered why I seemed to get so many of these things is this a common occurance among EDSers? I assume it's EDS but has made me feel concerned about vEDS. They can be caused by a simple injury, straining or more serious conditions. - The last few years I've have petechiae (red blood spots) appear on my temple (one on each side; like a mirror image hidden by my hair for the most part thank god! So, my best guess is that petechiae may be associated with B12/folate deficiency, since it has helped in my case. 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. I personally would not be too concerned as this is a symptom we have seen regularly with him for the past 7 years. AskMayoExpert. WTF? I looked like raw bacon after.) Petechiae- very worried. My wife has the same issue. For those who don't know, petechiae are dots of blood which appear under the skin; they often appear with purpura, which are larger areas or patches of blood under the skin, rather like a bruise. They appear suddenly, then fade over time. Im sure youre fine. My girlfriend is shutting me out due to anxiety. Pain free everywhere. Review/update the Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. I've had petechiae on my arms for over 20 years. Got em again last night. You can post now and register later.
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