WebThey're small and hardly noticeable but there are around 20 on each arm (only upper arm). People may have thrombocytopenia and not realize it because their symptoms are so mild. I've recently started getting them with exposure to sun! Nickdon321, April 30, 2019 in Health Anxiety. Accessed March 13, 2019. 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. I had explained this to my first rheumatologist but he'd brushed it off. Bruises: Bruises happen when blood pools under your skin. ), chest (two) and a few other areas on my body. - BOTH rheumatologist noted my hyper-mobility. 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. Anyone else experience this? overcoming anxiety feels nearly impossible sometimes. Ferri FF. The nurse practitioner looked at them, agreed they might be petechiae, but that they did not look concerning to her. Display as a link instead, Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. I just wish they were normal and I'm just over reacting . All rights reserved. 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. They The bloods ability to clot depends on healthy blood platelets. Im going through the EXACT same thing but singular ones just showing up where ever they please for 3 months now. Want to talk about Multiple Myeloma: Anyone else? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. - I've never experienced knee or ankle pain. 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. - 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! Physicians most frequently reported petechiae, purpura, bleeding of the gums, and epistaxis, both at diagnosis and overall. 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. You notice changes in your body that could be thrombocytopenia symptoms, such as new bruises and unusual bleeding. and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified A good forum will offer a supportive community with active members who are quick to respond in an empathetic manner. LOL! 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. After that the major break outs would come on and off every few years usually around April for some reason I'm 32 now and there are always some on my legs and thighs. Bottom line once your healthcare provider finds out why your platelet levels are low, theyll take steps to help you. Petechiae result from tiny areas of superficial bleeding into the skin. Petechiae related to If you lift weights, the straining from pulling on the weights could cause the blood droplets to appear. I'm a teenager and it feels like I've had anxiety my whole life. That, too, is helpful information. Anxiety & Panic Disorders; Arthritis; Breast Cancer; Chronic Illness; Crohn's Disease; Depression; Diabetes; Fibromyalgia; GERD & Acid Reflux; Irritable Bowel https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/immune-thrombocytopenia. Powered by Invision Community. I first noticed it after trauma to the forehead requiring 4 sutures. 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. Is it really anxiety? Today I read someone's words about Sjogrens. 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. Finally i found out what the name is! Ive had petechiae in the past been to docs about it had blood work came back fine anyone else have this problem? Thank God for another member who posted on another support group board recently, or I still wouldnt know! Copyright Anxiety Central 2011-2019 Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). At the time they first occurred, I had been fighting off a nasty cold for a week. Welcome to a place for everyone who identifies with having health anxiety, is an ally of someone with health anxiety, or just wants to learn more about our growing community. my health anxiety has kicked in since quarantine and ive messaged my GP multiple times about the spots. Powered by Invision Community. Never a big area like that though. There is another thread on the forum about petechiae and they mentioned sunburn as something that can cause it. 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. There are multiple causes for thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, etc. Since you had bloodworkdonelast time, there isno need to worry. 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. Illness Anxiety & Hypochondriasis) in its many forms in our own societal realms. You need to see a doctor urgently because there may be a serious cause that needs urgent treatment, such as meningococcal infection. I get petechiae a lot. He did not think I have AS. Often times they turn into cherry angiomas or brown spots. I have had a few petechiae on and off for 2 months now, usually no more than a handful at a time. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets the cells that help blood clot. Noticed em 2 weeks after. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. Webpetechiae anxiety forum. 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. engrosamiento mucoso etmoidal. Went to the Dermatologist about it years ago. I have same thing. *sigh*. 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 Tons and tons of them. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2019. Weird buzzing feeling left side of my chest under breast. Yeah this happens to me now and again. 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. Anyone figure out what caused the onslaught? 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. 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). Recently I was on Dexamethasone (steroidal anti-inflammatory) after wisdom tooth removal and WOW. They seem to always fade within a few days. B12/Folate deficiency is one of them. Nothing was even borderline out-of-range. It doesn't itch or hurt at all. You must log in or register to reply here. B12/Folate deficiency is one of them. I looked like raw bacon after.) Here they appear on a leg (A) and on an abdomen (B). Everything was within normal limits except the MPV, which was a little high at 10.3. 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 Should I be having withdrawals symptoms from 10mg of prozac for 9 days? Neither the petechiae nor the angiomas ever itch or hurt. 2 Petechial rashes on children usually require examination by a doctor to diagnose Learn more about five causes of petechiae and your treatment options. The publication StatPearls says that petechiae spots measure no larger than 2 or 3 mm across. Nickdon321, May 12, 2019 in Health Anxiety. I took Vit C and Bioflavanoids back then. etc. Im sure Im forgetting something, as forgetfulness is another complaint. Clumps of them on your skin look like a rash. I, too, can get something like this if I scratch too hard (neck, earlobes, etc.) Egton Medical Information Systems Limited. However, I do only weight 100 pounds, so my body may not stress the joints there I've just dealt with the pain and hardly ever taken anything for it. Purpura: You may have red, purple or brown spots on your skin. I think that since we are sick we pay way too much attention to any detail in our bodies, things that usually passed unnoticed in healthy people, but they sure have it too. My dad can, or at least used to be able to, do the thumb to wrist trick. The spots keep popping up on my biceps, arm pits and hips. Hugs love your post. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. 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'll be going in for a blood test and x-rays but I won't know anything more for 3 months. I know how you feel, have u ever noticed any on your legs? Frustrating. I think it is an EDS/weak capillaries problem, along with the horrible bruising for no reason on my legs. I get these too and thought is was just broken blood vessels! Evaluation: trauma usually produce bruises ,so for petechiae, baby need to have I only mention it as it might be worth keeping an eye on whether you get red blotching (without the petechiae) at other times, and if you take antihistamines at all, whether they respond to them. Immune thrombocytopenia may have no signs and symptoms. Just one more thing to bug me. - In June I tore a groin muscle, which I attribute to doing nothing at all beside sitting strangely (ie: a normal person couldn't have sat like that but it wasn't painful to me). Bleeding that won't stop is a medical emergency. I'm worried (as usual), and I have made a doctors appointment about it. They appear as round, pinpoint-sized dots that are not raised. It was explained to us that this is part of EDS- fragile skin, capillaries etc. People with this condition may bleed a lot and the bleeding may be hard to stop. It was several years ago and was prescription. Last night I began to have symptoms of a UTI. With normal platelets and everything else, what does this indicate? Accessed Feb. 21, 2019. Your provider will monitor your overall health and platelet levels. October 2012 #1. Have you had a blood test done to rule out anything? Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use Question: Petechiae in otherwise healthy 16-month-old. I'll occasionally worry about stuff that otherwise never bothers me. I'm having the same exact issue as you for 6 months now with no explanation! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 21, 2019. The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Related Disorders Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for knowledge, support and inspiration. The spots keep popping up on my biceps, arm pits and hips. Usually from carrying a shoulder bag or sleeping on my arm weird. i have also had random petechiae spots showing up on all different parts of my body- always singular spots, never clustered, do not blanch, last about 2-3 days before fading, for about 2 months now. - Teeth have always been hugely crowded, as I have a small mouth. As the title says, for the past year I have been getting petechiae and heart palpitations after i got strep throat. Have you found anything out? 15. Headaches, stomachaches, muscle aches, and other unexplained pain. Accessed March 12, 2019. When they do occur, they may include: Make an appointment with your doctor if you or your child develops warning signs that worry you. Nothing good ever comes of it. Straining One of the more basic reasons you will have petechiae appear on your skin is due to straining. *sigh*, OkayI just broke out in a new wave of these this evening, all over one of my hands and that forearm. 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.