Illness Anxiety & Hypochondriasis) in its many forms in our own societal realms. Have questions about navigating your Inspire support community or need assistance from one of our Inspire Moderators? Should I watch for signs of complications? I took Vit C and Bioflavanoids back then. I quickly went in to see a rheumatologist, he is a HIGHLY respected rheumatologist. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Ive had petechiae in the past been to docs about it had blood work came back fine anyone else have this problem? Health anxiety back, now convinced I have leukemia - Patient That said, I think petechiae are only cause for alarm if they come on suddenly in a number of places (especially the trunk), without pressure, injury, or chronic weak capillaries to explain them. Bottom line once your healthcare provider finds out why your platelet levels are low, theyll take steps to help you. Been to multiple docs no one can figure it out. MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) Sometimes petechiae can appear (even with normal counts) if a person cuts off circulation to the area. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets the cells that help blood clot. I'm a teenager and it feels like I've had anxiety my whole life. Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Last night I began to have symptoms of a UTI. Several instances of vomiting. WebHi, I am new in this forum .. and very freaked out .3 years ago, in May 2005, I woke up in the middle of the night as I couldn't breathe. I so want to be like that again Other symptoms include: Thrombocytopenia causes fall into one of three categories: Specific factors affecting platelet supply include: Healthcare providers will do a physical examination. I don't know. 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I'm worried (as usual), and I have made a doctors appointment about it. Immune thrombocytopenia may have no signs and symptoms. I have battling depression & anxiety for many years. 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. Anxiety & Panic Disorders; Arthritis; Breast Cancer; Chronic Illness; Crohn's Disease; Depression; Diabetes; Fibromyalgia; GERD & Acid Reflux; Irritable Bowel Every time your mind gets worried.. remember that you have had it looked at previously and even had blood work done. 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 They come and go mostly on my stomach. Blood work came out good. Mayo Clinic Googled like crazy only to find bad news. Many things can cause your platelet levels to drop so you develop thrombocytopenia. I've had petechiae with normal counts. (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.). As noted in posts around the site, an overwhelming majority of doctors- incl., & especially, psychiatrists- have a staggering dearth of education about ME. Once both my legs were covered with them after I stood for a few hours in mildly abrasive pants. One hand is normal now, and the other is a sea of dots. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Really, it is just broken capillaries under the skincan be caused by trauma (ie sports). Petechiae isn't technically a rash, but it is a skin disorder that occurs due to leukemia. Superficial bleeding into the skin that appears as pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae) that look like a rash, usually on the lower legs. Last reply 2 weeks ago. Petechia Nothing was even borderline out-of-range. By kp27. Skeleton, Skin, Muscles, Hair, Teeth and Nails, we pay way too much attention to any detail in our bodies. But 10 years ago - when I was 17 - I rather suddenly could not walk due to excruciating pain in my sacroiliac joint. 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. It was explained to us that this is part of EDS- fragile skin, capillaries etc. WebPetechiae here and there really aren't too much of a concern. Often times they turn into cherry angiomas or brown spots. You notice changes in your body that could be thrombocytopenia symptoms, such as new bruises and unusual bleeding. The color varies from red to blue or purple as they age and gradually disappear. I finally had to have my spleen removed to fix the problem. Please register to post and use the extra features available to members. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. I also have several cherry angiomas on my trunk, arms, back and skull. Anxiety 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. Want to talk about Multiple Myeloma: Anyone else? 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? Fatigue or tiredness with little or no obvious cause. (And once when I was a kid, someone put water wings on me for a swimming lesson. Today I saw a new rheumatologist for the first time in 10 years. Petechiae commonly appear on the lower legs, but may be distributed all over the body. 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. - I've never experienced knee or ankle pain. 5 12 Im finding yo comment now because I have the exact things you describe. OkayI just broke out in a new wave of these this evening, all over one of my hands and that forearm. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). other information we have about you. Hey, do you still have the petechiae? As a result of things being diagnosed, I was prescribed Paroxetine for my anxiety. Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. No one else seemed to get them. Maybe a -yeah, proverbial missing link, in my case, or hers, or his, or. I wish the lab would call me back so I could schedule the damn blood work but no luck. I just want them to go and they wont. If you had a splenectomy, youre at increased risk of infection. JavaScript is disabled. Petechiae Resurrecting this thread because I have tons of new little petechiae blood pinpricks appearing on my inner arms. 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. On 5/12/2019 at 6:26 PM, Nickdon321 said. They never go away. ITP, Fatigue May Be Underrecognized Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. 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 always get this, especially on my arm, where the strap to my purse or filled canvas grocery bag is resting on. Mine bled when rubbed. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets the cells that help blood clot. Does anyone know what else could cause a few petechaie with normal bloodwork? 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. If you lift weights, the straining from pulling on the weights could cause the blood droplets to appear. You can post now and register later. I feel it is more likely that you are suffering with an anxiety disorder than MS or Leukemia. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/thrombocytopenia-and-platelet-dysfunction/immune-thrombocytopenia-itp?query=immune%20thrombocytopenia. Everyday when I get home from work I have some in my legs and sometimes feet, There always the same. George JN, et al. Neither the petechiae nor the angiomas ever itch or hurt. Thank you so much for the helpful reply. They may do tests including: You might not need treatment if a low platelet count isnt causing significant issues. 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. There is another thread on the forum about petechiae and they mentioned sunburn as something that can cause it. Petechiae: Causes & Treatment - WebMD Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Initial treatment and prognosis. And I believed it..sad but true..scary what Google can do to you. In this thread, people posted they don't have them, or they do & increased at CFS onset, or right before. information submitted for this request. petechiae anxiety forum. The doctor and nurse practitioner both showed NO concern about the previous spots, but I'm very worried. 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) If your symptoms are more severe, treatment may include medications to boost your platelet count or surgery to remove your spleen. 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. 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. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. You cannot paste images directly. Just one more thing to bug me. 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. What kind of blood related issues? Have you had a blood test done to rule out anything? Theyll also discuss lifestyle changes that may boost your platelet levels. 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. It's kind of an allergic reaction to sunlight. Display as a link instead, I'll occasionally get them in the shower as well, if I scratch myself or scrub too hard. WebDefinitions. Should I be having withdrawals symptoms from 10mg of prozac for 9 days? yea ive had a few blood tests done and everything looks normal, that still doesnt fill me with confidence and for the palpitations my doctor just kinda says "we done tests, get over it" :C. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. If you see petechiae and The bloods ability to clot depends on healthy blood platelets. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek A few weeks ago I noticed some 11-12 red spots on my thighs that didnt blanche when I pressed on them. I am worried about leukemia and other terminal illnesses related to petechiae. Petechiae I went to see the neurologist and did numerous test. If your provider recommends treatment, you may need ongoing treatment to maintain a normal platelet level. Petechiae: Causes, Treatments, Pictures, and More - Healthline People with this condition may bleed a lot and the bleeding may be hard to stop. I first noticed it after trauma to the forehead requiring 4 sutures. Hopefully you're right. They appear as round, pinpoint-sized dots that are not raised. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/immune-thrombocytopenia. 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. health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health Is it really anxiety? 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. Neither are good and leave the mind to wander. I was litterally suffocating. The pediatrician saw them at his well check and didn't comment on them. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. 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. Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. All rights reserved. Finally i found out what the name is! It was caused by Chronic ITP (idiopathic/immune thrombocytopenia purpura). 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. Yes, I get them as well. Not pressure, or injury related. Awee I'm sorry that it is the cause of your anxiety. i went to my doctor who did a cbc and said the blood was perfect all my levels and such where as he said fantastic i showed him some of the spots and he kind of had a smerk and said he couldnt answer my question but it was probably a skin issue and not domething caused by an internal problem , i told him they dont go away and he said again its nothing serious from what he can see. 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. Do you always have some though on your legs? It will blow over in due time, yeah. WTF? When they do, one of the first symptoms is a cut or nosebleed that wont stop bleeding. So if they won't maybe it's something else and not side effect of medicine. They Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Accessed March 13, 2019. 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. I do have EDS III with skin issues. adding a driver to insurance geico; fine line tattoo sleeve; scott forbes unc baseball +201205179999. While the x-rays did not show much the other test showed inflammation on a scale of 6/10. 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. At the time I was taking aspirin everyday due to dental issues. 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. Reasons You May Have Petechiae Powered by Invision Community. Nothing good ever comes of it. I have a blood (platelet) disorder called ITP. Thrombocytopenia occurs when your bone marrow doesnt make enough platelets. 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. I was confused when I woke up, and I had petechiae around my eyes. The petechiae were on his face, scalp, and a few on his back. Petechiae People with myelodysplastic syndromes might not experience signs and symptoms at first. The spots keep popping up on my biceps, arm pits and hips. if so it could just be your skin is sensitive and even rubbing against fabric or sweating could trigger them (im not a doctor but thats what Ive been told). If you have pinpoint-sized red dots under your skin https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Click here to register.Everyone is welcome! You must log in or register to reply here. Our clinical information meets the standards set by the NHS in their Standard for Creating Health Content guidance. They seem to always fade within a few days. Hi, I'm just wonderingare you by any chance on Prozac? Your previous content has been restored. B12/Folate deficiency is one of them. The rashes resemble patches of pinpoint red or purple spots, known as petechiae. I get a breakout of them every year when the seasons change. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Formerly known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP can cause purple bruises, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash. Because after the egregious medical shove-off the vast majority of we MEers went & still go thru- left in our homes suffering, or on the job barely making it or getting fired, hard-won careers lost (that took decades to build, in my case), then denied the basic safety net of food & shelter (never mind medical care) via SSDI, et al., & the charming now-increased likelihood of a variety of nasty diseases statistically tied to ME onset, and/or the untimely deaths via suicide (just 1 leading ME mortality cause), and after. Petechiae Cancer Survivors Network Mine started when I was 16 for some reason I had Lyme at the time but not sure if there related. After that the major break outs would come on and It may also cause bleeding in many parts of your body. 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. Sounds normal to me. as being in breach of those terms. Make a donation. Recently I was on Dexamethasone (steroidal anti-inflammatory) after wisdom tooth removal and WOW. petechiae anxiety forum Anyhow, he has been tested for every kind of blood disorder and they have all come back negative. Could they somehow be stress related? You have a fever or other signs of infection. Immune thrombocytopenia. ); the bloodwork came back fine. etc. That, too, is helpful information. Petechia It has driven me to the point i dont want to leave my house or do anything. Forums Anxiety Disorders Health Anxiety (Hypochondria)