Anemia & Strange Red Spots - Anemia Message Board

MariP · 01-03-2002, 11:03 AM

I was diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia over a year ago. Even with supplements (Chromagen Forte), my counts still haven't improved much. I have a question for all the anemics out there: A few months ago, I noticed strange pin-size dots on my arms and chest--not a whole lot, but a few (especially on arms). When I brought it to the attention of my Hematologist, he didn't seem concerned and said we'd watch them for a few months (in April 2002). Has anyone else out there experienced this phenomena? Do you think I have anything to be concerned about? TIA for any answers you may have. Mari

georgef · 01-14-2002, 08:53 AM

Mari,

Your doctor is probably right about the wait and
see approach. It is possible this is a petechiae
rash. When was the last time you had your blood work
done (CBC). Was your platelet count > 150,000?
Petechiae can be caused by low platelet counts. My
wife had this problem, the rash looked like tiny red/
brown dots, not zillions, but a few dozen all
together. She had autoimmune hemolytic anemia and
thrombocytopenia (Evan's Syndrome). When her
platelet count came back to normal she didn't
get the rash anymore.