Does anyone get petechiae?..... - Fibromyalgia Message Board

schao · 04-15-2008, 05:18 PM

Hi all:

I was wondering if petechiae has anything to do with fibro? Do any of you all get this?

On Sunday I noticed on my left upper arm I have some...since then it has gotten a little bit worse, spreading a little bit. This happened a few months ago on my right upper arm, but it went away in about a week. I went to the doctor when it happened the first time and all of my blood work was great.

Do you all think I should wait a few more days to see what happens or what?

Thank you for your help!
schao

Glojer · 04-15-2008, 07:37 PM

What did the doc say when he saw it? Did he think it was anything to be concerned about? I have had it at various times, but I usually don't worry about it and just let it go away on it's own. It always does.

bluelakelady · 04-16-2008, 08:03 AM

okay girls, you got me. what are you talking about????
blue

Ishla · 04-16-2008, 08:12 AM

Okay Blue, I just went and looked it up. It's bleeding from under the skin... shows up as pinpoint dots. It is the breaking of tiny capilaries and sometimes comes about from coughing.
This is a brief description, and there is a more detailed explanation if you do a search for it.

bluelakelady · 04-16-2008, 08:19 AM

thanks ishla,
another goodie to add to the list. where is my ladder so i can climb up there and add it? giggle. always wondered what it was. more of the body amazing.
you are a peach for looking it up!
peace,
blue