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Posted 12/12/2008 6:59 PM (GMT -5)
In case you dont know what Petechiae is, its reddish, purplish spots that are about the size of a small mole. They do not go away. I was told it was from an allergic reaction. Now a friend of mine with Lyme is getting them and Dr. F told her it was from chlamydia. Anyone else here have petechiae that could shed some light??  What were you told it was from?? Thanks   D
Posted 12/12/2008 7:10 PM (GMT -5)
I had it in the hospital when I had my gallbladder removed. Mine went away within a few days. I was told it was probably a reaction to the IV line - but I did have my step-daughter take pictures.
Posted 12/13/2008 12:01 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, I have them but I don't have cpn.
Posted 12/14/2008 6:19 PM (GMT -5)
Smiffy: What does your doctor say is causing the petechiae, and does it ever go away? I asked on the forum here, thinking it was Lyme related but didnt get much of a response, so I am thinking its not from the Lyme.  Mine just keeps getting worse. What are you told about it?? Thanks  D

Posted 12/15/2008 10:01 PM (GMT -5)
Common in Europe with Lyme. Maybe it's made it's way here. Actually, the same tick infections are in both europe and here. That's what they say anyway. I hate Lyme Disease.
Posted 12/16/2008 12:41 PM (GMT -5)
My family doctor hasn't said anything, but then he won't discuss the Lyme at all , he just offers graded exercise and cognitive behaviour 'therapies' in a CFS/ME clinic - these made me much worse before (am being treated for Lyme by postal blood tests & telephone injections by one of my country's only 3 LLDs).
Posted 12/17/2008 2:22 PM (GMT -5)
When my daughter was four years old, she had petechiae all over her body when she had a condition called "ITP" idiopathic thombocyticpenia purpura (sp?) -- a condition when your platelets are attacked and drop off --  in her case caused by a virus.  She almost bled to death because those spots are a sign that your platelet count is dropping.  She had under 20,000 when we brought her to the emergency room.  We should always have a couple hundred thousand platelets in our system I believe.  Now, 12 years later, now that she has lyme, the spots reappeared on the roof of her mouth while she was hospitalized and the doctors were trying to figure out what she had.  Her platelets were dropping again, but when her count went up the next day, they went away.  I read somewhere that it could be a sign of Ehrlichiosis, but my daughter doesn't have that co-infection, she has Babesia.  I hope this helps you.  I would recommend having your platelet count checked.  Good luck.  Lisa
Posted 12/17/2008 3:23 PM (GMT -5)
Lisa: Thank you, that is very helpful. MY platelets are fine but my smear to Fry Lab was indicative of Ehrlichiosis. They really didnt think I had that as I never have the fever that generally is a symptom, if fact my temp is abnormally low. Thanks for your reply. I am glad your daughters got better, mine have never gone away and I only keep getting more, just not sure why. Thanks again,   D

Posted 12/20/2008 5:54 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Dowa! I have had these for many years, and I continue to get more. "Regular" docs just said they are common and lots of people get them. The lyme literate ones said it was probably from Babesia (which I have). I don't really know who knows for sure! Best wishes to you. bablymers mom
Posted 12/20/2008 1:24 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you. I have been told Babesia, Ehrlichia AND Chlamydia! I guess maybe, they just go along with inflammation possibly.  D

Posted 6/15/2009 8:24 PM (GMT -5)
Interestingly, I just started getting this on my feet yesterday...
Posted 6/15/2009 9:22 PM (GMT -5)
I have it on BOTH hands AGAIN!
Posted 6/15/2009 9:42 PM (GMT -5)
I have these tiny raised, red bumps all over my body. I was told it was petechiea by a nurse but I'm still not sure. They never turn purple. I've scratched one by accident and they seem to bleed a little. They look like they have blood in them. I've had them for years and my husband has some too. They just appeared one day. I've been getting more on my legs. Very weird.
Posted 6/15/2009 10:03 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, I believe I have these -- all over my legs and a few on my arms. Still searching, tho.  And I plan to ask my DR.... 2 more weeks.....


Posted 6/15/2009 10:36 PM (GMT -5)
i have heard it is the bacteria hiding behind melanin. but i dont know. i have developed something like this it really looks like moles though but red.
Posted 6/15/2009 11:24 PM (GMT -5)
I also have a temp of 96 or 97
Posted 6/16/2009 5:55 AM (GMT -5)
Petechiae are caused by burst capilaries under the skin and are not usually raised bumps...they're like tiny bruises.
Purpura are slightly larger but still pretty small (under 1 cm in diameter).
An online search reveals a huge list of potential causes, including rickettsia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and a few borrelia strains...which leads me to believe that any tick-borne illness or coinfection could cause this type of rash.
Posted 6/16/2009 11:56 AM (GMT -5)
I think I have what you described,  my first LLMD, and I use that term loosely, said when he saw them that they were from mercury poisoning!   I was so stunned that I just said I've never heard of that.  When I asked on my 2nd appt to see the article about that he got very defensive and said he heard it at a conference that he was at.  He couldn't remember her name but she was an expert on mercury poisoning.  He also was trying to "sell me" IV detox at $150 a pop x 20 visits to clear my system of mercury.  Needless to say I didn't do it, and I stopped seeing him.  He passed away I heard.

KO

Posted 6/16/2009 12:12 PM (GMT -5)
Wow! I just looked at the Mayo Clinics site to get a pic of this -- oohh ICK!!!

Glad this is one thing that I don't get to live with!!! **Knock on wood!!!**
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