ChrisMayo
20-09-10, 01:12
Hi all
I haven't worried about my health for a good few months, but I wanted to post as I am currently a little concerned.
Last October, I first noticed Petechaie on my feet, which disappeared, and then appeared and spread along my arms (very very tiny red pin prick spots, barely noticeable) They have stayed there since, but all blood tests, including seeing a dermatologist, rheumatologist, liver tests, full blood counts, etc etc were totally normal.
I had several lots of blood taken over several months and everything was normal. I was then told that there was no explanation, and basically it was a benign cause.
Since then I had ignored it, and I have felt fine.
Tonight I noticed a sudden appearance of about 10 slightly larger red splodges under my skin. I went to an out of hours doctor who said they were a petechial rash, but, weren't lots of them, and basically he had no idea what would be causing it. He said my general other health seemed well, and to just observe them. He said if it spreads / gets worse to go back to my GP and ask for more liver tests / rheumatology tests.
Basically, I'm now a little freaked that maybe all the tests before missed something, and that I have had a year of damage building up.
I feel fine in myself (despite having a cold for the last week or so..though the Dr ruled out it being viral) but, am concerned about the sudden appearance of larger spots under the skin on my legs.
I have read several posts about petechiae, but I was wondering if anyone has had similar, or have had any developments after getting normal test results etc.
Sorry for such a long waffly post, but if anyone has any thoughts, let me know
I was due to go away for 2 days with work, but due to my worry, I want to see my GP tomorrow or I know I will spend the two days in panic.
Any thoughts, advice, etc would be helpful
Thanks for reading
Chris x
I haven't worried about my health for a good few months, but I wanted to post as I am currently a little concerned.
Last October, I first noticed Petechaie on my feet, which disappeared, and then appeared and spread along my arms (very very tiny red pin prick spots, barely noticeable) They have stayed there since, but all blood tests, including seeing a dermatologist, rheumatologist, liver tests, full blood counts, etc etc were totally normal.
I had several lots of blood taken over several months and everything was normal. I was then told that there was no explanation, and basically it was a benign cause.
Since then I had ignored it, and I have felt fine.
Tonight I noticed a sudden appearance of about 10 slightly larger red splodges under my skin. I went to an out of hours doctor who said they were a petechial rash, but, weren't lots of them, and basically he had no idea what would be causing it. He said my general other health seemed well, and to just observe them. He said if it spreads / gets worse to go back to my GP and ask for more liver tests / rheumatology tests.
Basically, I'm now a little freaked that maybe all the tests before missed something, and that I have had a year of damage building up.
I feel fine in myself (despite having a cold for the last week or so..though the Dr ruled out it being viral) but, am concerned about the sudden appearance of larger spots under the skin on my legs.
I have read several posts about petechiae, but I was wondering if anyone has had similar, or have had any developments after getting normal test results etc.
Sorry for such a long waffly post, but if anyone has any thoughts, let me know
I was due to go away for 2 days with work, but due to my worry, I want to see my GP tomorrow or I know I will spend the two days in panic.
Any thoughts, advice, etc would be helpful
Thanks for reading
Chris x