on my trunk. WTF? Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. I'm worried (as usual), and I have made a doctors appointment about it. WebWent back after a week (the petechiae didnt go away) and got a CBC with diff + liver function test and that came back normal. My girlfriend is shutting me out due to anxiety. Thrombocytopenia (pronounced THROM-bo-sigh-toe-PEE-ne-ah) occurs when your bone marrow doesnt make enough platelets. 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. I'm having the same exact issue as you for 6 months now with no explanation! information submitted for this request. 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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. Just looking to commiserate with someone on the petechiae. Same here unfortunately. ITP is more common among young women. I so want to be like that again Amoxicillin is know to cause them also anti depressants will too that's what I was told how long you been on antibiotics Have you found anything out? George JN, et al. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. Also notice if I drink alot of alcohol or take aspirin I get tons, OK so let's connect some dots. I have a ton of freckles tho so maybe didn't notice em right away. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. etc. Starting to weird me out. The nurse practitioner looked at them, agreed they might be petechiae, but that they did not look concerning to her. 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. (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) He did not think I have AS. I have a small 'sprinkling' of them on the back of each of my upper arms, that are permanent. *sigh*, OkayI just broke out in a new wave of these this evening, all over one of my hands and that forearm. Since you had bloodwork done last time, there is I no how you feel, have you ever noticed any on your legs? A rare complication of immune thrombocytopenia is bleeding into the brain, which can be fatal. You have a fever or other signs of infection. Im going through the EXACT same thing but singular ones just showing up where ever they please for 3 months now. - I've never experienced knee or ankle pain. He prescribed me an ointment and they went away. They may do tests including: You might not need treatment if a low platelet count isnt causing significant issues. Purpura: You may have red, purple or brown spots on your skin. Really, it is just broken capillaries under the skincan be caused by trauma (ie sports). Children may develop ITP after a viral infection and usually recover fully without treatment. I've always been troubled, knowing something must be wrong, but no one has determined what. They Webpetechiae anxiety forum. - 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! appropriate medical assistance immediately. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. privacy practices. as being in breach of those terms. 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). I think it's Petechiae - Petechiae are pinpoint, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin. Like, ALL over it. - Teeth have always been hugely crowded, as I have a small mouth. Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Orthopedic issues (bones, joints, and muscles), Allergy, immunology & mast cell disorders. information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with In adults, the disorder is often long term. Your link has been automatically embedded. I'll have to bring it up to my doctor; thanks for pointing it out. 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. I eventually convinced myself though that it was because I had been wearing tight jeans for a few days, and my anxiety subsided, especially after they disappeared a couple of days later. 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. Forum Name: Dermatology Topics Question: Petechiae vs. Angiomas / Please help! By using this Site you agree to the following, By using this Site you agree to the following. They can come up for various reasons. Years ago I checked it in the animals. This community is sponsored by the Ehlers-Danlos Society, an Inspire trusted partner. However, I do only weight 100 pounds, so my body may not stress the joints there Find out what can trigger a panic attack and what to do if you have one. Anxiety and taking setraline for the first time, Extreme anxiety when having to take orders at restaurant. People may have thrombocytopenia and not realize it because their symptoms are so mild. My dad can, or at least used to be able to, do the thumb to wrist trick. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Initial treatment and prognosis. 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? - My grandmother could touch the floor with her hands (not palms) when she was 75!! - Never dislocated a joint, at least not to my knowledge, since that should be painful? I hate looking at my inner arms and seeing more and more. I looked like raw bacon after.) It was explained to us that this is part of EDS- fragile skin, capillaries etc. You notice changes in your body that could be thrombocytopenia symptoms, such as new bruises and unusual bleeding. Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 10/20/2022. I had explained this to my first rheumatologist but he'd brushed it off. 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. The general aching in your bones and muscles could well be associated with I have similar spots as 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. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 21, 2019. Im finding yo comment now because I have the exact things you describe. - I do vaguely wonder about IBS symptoms, but it's nothing major. Severe thrombocytopenia increases your risk of internal bleeding or heart attack. Less than 0.1% probably. Pasted as rich text. Difficulty concentrating. I've had petechiae on my arms for over 20 years. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. No idea why it's bugging me now - quarantine stress, stress over GP retiring, something else. Hmm, I didn't think anything of this. One of the most serious side effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) is C. difficile diarrhea. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Immune Thrombocytopenia Pupura. 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. There are multiple causes for thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, etc. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Dont let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. 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. 2 Petechial rashes on children usually require examination by a doctor to diagnose In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2019. This content does not have an English version. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. You can post now and register later. So I took it as an answer. 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. If we combine this information with your protected Never a big area like that though. 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. So got a sunburn on shoulders and stomach a couple weeks ago, after a week I started to peel and get petechiae on stomach and shoulders there still coming and going it's been 3 weeks. Rash and dark colored urine. They never go away. 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. Thrombocytopenia often affects people with certain medical conditions, like autoimmune disease or who take certain medications. Nothing good ever comes of it. (My platelets were lower normal at one time, but were not low.) Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Do you always have some though on your legs? When I was googling it petechiae is super common with sunburns. Got em again last night. Nothing was even borderline out-of-range. Maybe a -yeah, proverbial missing link, in my case, or hers, or his, or. - I don't think my skin is REALLY elastically, but I don't really know how to judge. It always freaks me out at least a little, but it's never been a sign of a serious problem. Who knew?! I have had chronic sinus/digestive problems and I also have extensive petechiae(mainly limbs tho' slightly fewer/larger on trunk). In time, myelodysplastic syndromes might cause: Fatigue Shortness of breath Unusual paleness (pallor), which occurs due to a low red blood cell count (anemia) 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? - I have had stretch marks since I was 10. *sigh* So I thought I'd weigh in what members with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome think. I never know when something's significant or if I'm just noticing things too closely. Anyhow, he has been tested for every kind of blood disorder and they have all come back negative. I wish the lab would call me back so I could schedule the damn blood work but no luck. I also get them if I scratch my skin too hard. I had low platelets and couldn't keep them abouve the teens unless I took large doses of prednisone. Immune thrombocytopenic purpura. If my platelets are too low- & they are- & others' are too, it's sound information. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Immune thrombocytopenia may have no signs and symptoms. Some things that don't add up, however: 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 My husband said my arms and legs were jerking. - Have never broken a bone. Several instances of vomiting. Im sure youre fine. I fear that my anxiety and stress and depression will somehow develop into a seizure disorder. Yeah this happens to me now and again. That did not sound like arthritis. He suggested a good moisturizer and a good diet. Difficulty in breathing Fever, without apparent cause, coldness in the legs, feet, and hands. It's really just a form of bruising. Bottom line once your healthcare provider finds out why your platelet levels are low, theyll take steps to help you. 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). They come and go mostly on my stomach. Could the UTI and spots be related? Yes, I have these. Upload or insert images from URL. We use arnica salve on him at the first sign of injury and this seems to help. The rashes resemble patches of pinpoint red or purple spots, known as petechiae. 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. Could they somehow be stress related? 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. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. Thats why healthcare providers arent sure exactly how many people have this condition. My son who has classic EDS (8 yr. old) has been having these since he was 1 (our first indication that something was not right). Its most likely just pressure on your body for long periods of time, I dont think its anything to stress over too much. Sounds normal to me. Since you had bloodworkdonelast time, there isno need to worry. Petechiae related to Instantaneously, just like that from a sneeze. 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. Evaluation: trauma usually produce bruises ,so for petechiae, baby need to have We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. If you lift weights, the straining from pulling on the weights could cause the blood droplets to appear. Interestingly, the rubber band for the blood test that felt like it would cut through my arm left no marks. So, my best guess is that petechiae may be associated with B12/folate deficiency, since it has helped in my case. I always wondered why I seemed to get so many of these things is this a common occurance among EDSers? My EEG was normal, and they found a 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. BTWmine have come in various waves, the first wave being 20 years ago, and the most recent, this year. Usually from carrying a shoulder bag or sleeping on my arm weird. not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in Can anxiety cause being scared of sleeping? By It was several years ago and was prescription. Not pressure, or injury related. Are there any treatment risks or side effects? Back on antidepressants due to anxiety and panic attacks, Pounding heart/palpitations driving me crazy, Anxious thoughts , doomsdaying about everything. I, too, can get something like this if I scratch too hard (neck, earlobes, etc.) Often times they turn into cherry angiomas or brown spots. All rights reserved. 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. etc. Tons and tons of them. Last reply 2 weeks ago. Ive had it too. Close top bar. Googled like crazy only to find bad news. I'm a teenager and it feels like I've had anxiety my whole life. I am not But a few reappeared again yesterday, again on my thighs. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. I've had petechiae for about 12 yrs I'm 32 yrold male. I had Lyme at 16 and have had these spots come and go ever since blood work comes back fine