They weren't there prior to my illness. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. Beitrags-Autor: Beitrag verffentlicht: 14. The bleeding causes the petechiae to appear I'll occasionally worry about stuff that otherwise never bothers me. You are ok. You can post now and register later. etc. Anyone figure out what caused the onslaught? Bruises: Bruises happen when blood pools under your skin. Petechiae occur when the small blood vessels under the skin (capillaries) bleed into the skin. I had explained this to my first rheumatologist but he'd brushed it off. Im sure youre fine. I had low platelets and couldn't keep them abouve the teens unless I took large doses of prednisone. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I may go in and see if he can give me something for it. When the doctor called with the results her exact words were, "Your counts are normal, you definitely do not have cancer." I'll occasionally get them in the shower as well, if I scratch myself or scrub too hard. Instantaneously, just like that from a sneeze. I went to see the neurologist and did numerous test. Things that have bothered me before, or even new things. Please help. 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. 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. Some things that don't add up, however: its frustrating when no one understands, but its reassuring to know other people have gone through it as well. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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 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. Now Im in complete panic mode. Maybe it's more about sustained pressure than how tight something is. Finally i found out what the name is! Bottom line once your healthcare provider finds out why your platelet levels are low, theyll take steps to help you. Should I be having withdrawals symptoms from 10mg of prozac for 9 days? Anxiety and Stress please help with advice. They won't go away. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2019. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Web1. Vous tes ici : Accueil. I would not be surprised if one of us actually finds the cause or cure. I know your mind might say well that was last time and this time it's different.. but that's the anxiety talking and not facts. If my platelets are too low- & they are- & others' are too, it's sound information. I have petechiae which is associated with leukemia and its freaking the hell out of me. I was also taking amoxicillin. on my trunk. - I believe I bruise easily, and have two scars on my hand from a cat bite & a scar on my knee. One of the most serious side effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) is C. difficile diarrhea. You must log in or register to reply here. And of course if you Google them it's always cancer!! - I do vaguely wonder about IBS symptoms, but it's nothing major. Capillary bleeding in babies can occur due to many reasons, including (2): Coughing bouts. However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. Children may develop ITP after a viral infection and usually recover fully without treatment. Formerly known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ITP can cause purple bruises, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash. Theyll ask about your medical history, including any medications you take. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. My husband said my arms and legs were jerking. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. I am not I personally would not be too concerned as this is a symptom we have seen regularly with him for the past 7 years. If my platelets are too low- & they are- & others' are too, it's sound information. But twice this week my entire forearm has been absolutely covered, with big patches on my upper arm. Morrow ES Jr. Allscripts EPSi. Does anyone know what else could cause a few petechaie with normal bloodwork? Make a donation. However, I do only weight 100 pounds, so my body may not stress the joints there The doctor and nurse practitioner both showed NO concern about the previous spots, but I'm very worried. Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered. Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Orthopedic issues (bones, joints, and muscles), Allergy, immunology & mast cell disorders. 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. Review/update the I never know when something's significant or if I'm just noticing things too closely. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Ive had petechiae in the past been to docs about it had blood work came back fine anyone else have this problem? You have a fever or other signs of infection. 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. Mine bled when rubbed. People may have thrombocytopenia and not realize it because their symptoms are so mild. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets the cells that help blood clot. 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. The bleeding causes the petechiae to appear red, brown or purple. i totally understand how you feel. 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 have a blood (platelet) disorder called ITP. Anxiety and taking setraline for the first time, Extreme anxiety when having to take orders at restaurant. WebPetechiae are flat and look like pinpoint-sized red, brown, or purple dots. They appear as round, pinpoint-sized dots that are not raised. - BOTH rheumatologist noted my hyper-mobility. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/hematology-and-oncology/thrombocytopenia-and-platelet-dysfunction/immune-thrombocytopenia-itp?query=immune%20thrombocytopenia. However, common causes include injury to the skin or repeated coughing. 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. Typically, straining will cause the dots to appear on the upper area of your body including the neck and shoulders. Same here unfortunately. Today I read someone's words about Sjogrens. They come and go mostly on my stomach. Never a big area like that though. WebPetechiae are small, purpuric lesions up to 2mm across Ecchymoses or bruises are larger extravasations of blood. A rare complication of immune thrombocytopenia is bleeding into the brain, which can be fatal. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in adults: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis. In adults, the disorder is often long term. 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. my health anxiety has kicked in since quarantine and ive messaged my GP multiple times about the spots. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Frustrating. So I have them all the time. 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. Here they appear on a leg (A) and on an abdomen (B). It may also cause bleeding in many parts of your body. Normal blood work. I never associated it with something unusual. Its most likely just pressure on your body for long periods of time, I dont think its anything to stress over too much. There are multiple causes for thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, etc. And how many of those diagnoses were correct? Years ago I checked it in the animals. Could the fact that I did not have the CBC until the spots were fading make a difference? 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. Such is this whole EDS journey for me. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 21, 2019. 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. It was explained to us that this is part of EDS- fragile skin, capillaries etc. You cannot paste images directly. It told me I had als. Interestingly, I also ave chronic microscopic hematuria (blood in urine) and have had tests, but is probably there due to something similar to the petechiae. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. I was litterally suffocating. WebPetechiae is found among people with Stress and anxiety, especially for people who are female, 60+ old. Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. I am worried about leukemia and other terminal illnesses related to petechiae. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. Fatigue or tiredness with little or no obvious cause. Went to the Dermatologist about it years ago. If I get anything Ill come back and post. rabbit sneeze attack; liberty finance 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 WebWent back after a week (the petechiae didnt go away) and got a CBC with diff + liver function test and that came back normal. I Read our editorial policy. WTF? I get petechiae a lot. youre not alone. Patient is a UK registered trade mark. B12/Folate deficiency is one of them. I, too, can get something like this if I scratch too hard (neck, earlobes, etc.) I have them scattered on my arms and I'm worried.. People tell me I'm overreacting They're small and hardly noticeable but there are around 20 on each arm (only upper arm). The high dose of Protonix not irritable bowel syndrome is likely the cause of your diarrhea. 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. Find other members in this community to connect with. I wish it didn't allow you to look up anything medical.. oh how free would a lot of us be. Thank God for another member who posted on another support group board recently, or I still wouldnt know! Patient aims to help the world proactively manage its healthcare, supplying evidence-based information on a wide range of medical and health topics to patients and health professionals.