brussing at the lower ankles

[aritzr]

does anyone know if brusing at the lower ankles causes problems ?

[Livelife777]

Hope that you can get on that list Aritzr and finally get rid of your Hep C.  You may find that your liver improves by eradicating this virus.
Sending you well wishes for a better New Year.
.....Kim

[aritzr]

Thank you all for the comments and info. I was told by my doctor that my liver would not take the treatment to get rid of the hep-c so until I got on the transplant list (to have a safety net) she was going to wait. I will make sure that she is aware of the bruising on my ankles on my next visit.

[Dee1956]

Hi there, I had cyro for several years along with the HCV, before being diagnosed with HCV.  It started out as the red dots on the ankles.  At first I thought it was because my platelets were low.  After I found out about a test for the cyro I found out that is what it was.  It can be very painful, cause swelling of the ankles and legs and go on to cause purple splotches as it progresses. I was told the cyro developed as my body tried to stop the HCV.
Now that I am clear of HCV it is gone, as far as I know, and the brown dots splotches the cyro left behind are now gone.  I take that as a good sign of improvement now that the HCV is gone.
Take Care, Dee

[AWorriedMom]

Thanks for the explanation. Now I understand what you meant.

[Livelife777]

I guess I should have reworded my statement.   Aritzr is decompensated and I was only suggesting that this typically goes with the territory.  He is having some issues trying to get on a transplant list and is being rejected.  I'm hoping if anyone has any thoughts on helping him find a transplant center that thinks outside of the box perhaps he can get a 2nd opinion.  He is I believe only 45, and deserves the right to get treatment.
My statement was geared toward Aritzer, and not meant to be a blanket comment.
....Kim

[AWorriedMom]

Petechiae is not a symptom of decompensation. Of course when you are decompensated there is usually petechiae but it doesn't work the other way. Platelets below normal can lead to these pinpoint red spots but it does not mean you are decompensating. I had petechiae since 1991 when I was diagnosed with HCV and cirrhosis. I didn't clear until 2013 and I never decompensated.

[1bucky]

Hello Kim,
My IDS said that I hadn't reached a decompensated level even though I had the discoloration on my lower legs. She did say that liver problems affected each person differently.
Bucky

[Livelife777]

This is a sign of decompensated liver disease.  I know that you have been considering treatment for your Hep C as well as perhaps getting on a liver transplant list.  Have you found out if you can get on the new Hep C meds?
Keep us posted OK.
.....Kim

[1bucky]

http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/petechiae/basics/definition/SYM-20050724

This was the source of my discoloration of my ankles. They are looking much better post treatment SVR12 UD.
Bucky

[patra_]

Thanks, AWM!  It has been so many years since I experienced the very easy bruising that I hadforgotten about it.  I don't think mine involved the ankles, but after INF, who can remember?

Pat

[AWorriedMom]

Bruising anywhere can be related to hepatitis C as the virus can cause problems with clotting factors. One of the other issues can be something called cryoglobulinemia, cryo, for short, and that can cause rashes and bruising on the ankles and legs. If you can have your doctor look at it. It isn't an emergency, but your doc should be aware that it is happening.

[patra_]

A:  I, persnally, have not heard of ankle bruising as a symptom of hepc, but there is a lot that I do not know.

However, have you talked to your doctor about this condition?  Also, are you on an Insurance plan which has an 'Ask a Nurse' feature?

Those are the two sources that I can think of to get quicker help.

Also, if you do not have insurance, and can't afford topay a doctor, look on-line, or call your local Health Dept for information on the closest free clinics or low pay clinics, where you can be seen.

Hope this helps.  Good Luck in finding and treating your ankles!  Pat