Petechiae fear

Good afternoon,
Im not sure where else to turn so I thought I would try this group.  For the past 3 months I have been living in complete terror and have convinced myself that I have some form of malignancy.  I have had scattered petechiae each day all over since October.  Each day there are new dots in different areas.  I have become overly obsessed and each day I see a new one the fear goes through the roof. I have seen numerous doctors and have three CBC's, Von Willdebrand (spelled wrong Im sure), been tested for multipl viruses, platelet function test, and a few others tests run.  I have other symptoms as well such as slightly palpable lymph nodes in front of both ears, side of neck, and under chin (which I have had an ultra sound of and was told they they are within normal size range), burning in lower abdomen, burning all over at night while trying to sleep, insomnia, and an inability to gain weight.  I have seen multiple doctors and specialists and although they have run tests the majority tell me I need to get my anxiety under control.  I would believe that my anxiety could cause most of these symptoms but not the petechiae which is the sources of my complete terror.  Im not sure what answers I am looking for but I am just searching for a way to get my life back.  I am going to see the hematologist again tomorrow and will ask her to run test for autoimmune illnesses and possibly bone marrow.  I dont know if there is anything else I should ask her to run.  If anyone has any thoughts or suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.  Thank you very much!
Laura

[mundy243]

You may want to be tested for lupus, I am going through this very same thing right now. Please keep in mind whatever condition you may have stress will certainly make it worse..

[karajo]

Honestly, it doesn't sound like lupus to me.  You didn't mention lupus like symptoms.  So I would completely put that out of your mind.

Other things could contribute to petchiae:

Vitamin C deficiency.  Other related findings include scaly dermatitis; pallor; tender, swollen, bleeding gums and loosened teeth; dry mouth and poor wound healing.  

Vitamin K deficiency.  This can also cause GI bleeding

Vitamin B12 deficiency.  This can cause GI effects that include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal discomfort, jaundice and depression.  

Folic Acid deficiency.  Associated symptoms are fatigue, weakness, difficulty breathing, palpitations, nausea, anorexia irritable, forgetful, headaches and fainting spells.      

I'm assuming your platelets were good????

If so, I would be breathing a little easier.  

I too have these from time to time.  It certainly is not as common as you have them, but they are certainly disturbing when they come up.  I have lupus.... and for me they always appear when I am really stressed out.  So I GUARD against stress at all cost.  

Please keep us posted on this matter.

Blessings, Kara

[xxbaxx]

purpura(ITP) ask them about this can cause big bleeding under the skin i have this make you very tired even though experts say its not a systom
it can be very bothersome but if your platelet counts are average doesn't
usually bother you I have this doctors are now not bothered because its only mild you want to avoid a bone marrow test can be quite painfull ive bean told my dad had six I was under investigation for lupus only because i got the malar rash also you could have multi health problems ITP can be dangerous when your platelets drop very low you get nosebleeds rashes [pinprick red dots i have these every day] bleeding lots of bruises and bleed very easy when you cut yourself I have ITP IBS and now bean told dermatitus hope this helps