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MommaFrog · 14th Jan 2012, 08:39 AM

So... I have these odd purple spots on the inside of both elbows, they dont itch, they dont hurt.... the elbow that they are worst on is starting to ache a bit....

Its kind of odd, and it kind of worrys me...

The attached picture is MY elbow, where they are the worst...

breakingboxes · 14th Jan 2012, 09:07 AM

how sick do you feel? they look like menengitis...

MommaFrog · 14th Jan 2012, 10:43 AM

I feel fine

hml8 · 14th Jan 2012, 11:22 AM

allergic reaction?

seeksanctuary · 14th Jan 2012, 12:22 PM

When in doubt, get it checked out. And with weird rashes like that... especially purple ones? Go get it checked out as soon as possible.

MommaFrog · 14th Jan 2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hml8

allergic reaction?

I thought that at first, but its been like 2 weeks

SheWhoHasNoName · 14th Jan 2012, 02:08 PM

What about petechiae? It is caused by a minor hemorrhage (broken capillary blood vessels). I would get it checked out. It may be harmless, but it can also be an indicator of various infectious and non-infectious conditions.

TraceElement · 14th Jan 2012, 09:13 PM

Unless it's a healing bruise, purple isn't a normal color to turn... so unless KB comes in and has any suggestions, I reccomend seeing a doctor to get it looked at.

Revan · 15th Jan 2012, 01:24 AM

Put down the computer, and go to the doctor and/or if you can't get an appointment soon, just go to emergency.

thecat06 · 15th Jan 2012, 12:38 PM

I would get this checked out asap. Purple is a bad color for skin to turn..

Austin · 16th Jan 2012, 12:46 PM

Do you have fish tanks?

stuwee · 18th Jan 2012, 01:35 AM

KS is a serious issue to have, please have a professional check your situation out, your life is important and we'd like to have you around for awhile, I hope it's just a minor thing, but please read up on KS...What Is Kaposi sarcoma?

Craig

**Chip** · 18th Jan 2012, 04:01 AM

KS is all but unheard of except in old Jewish men and people with severely compromised immune systems (such as from HIV) AND extensive use of inhalants. So, while I'm no doctor, I can say with reasonable confidence that it isn't KS.

Now... folks... none of us, except KB, have any medical training, so please let's not conjecture about what this might be and scare MommaFrog half to death, OK?

MommaFrog, you should get this checked out. KB should be looking into this thread and posting, but I can almost guarantee he's going to suggest you see a doctor, and I think that's a wise idea.

**KaraBulut** · 18th Jan 2012, 04:38 AM

Based upon the picture, it is what we would describe as "purpura" which is just a fancy word for bruising under the skin. The thing with purpura is that it has hundreds of possible causes.

What does concern me about the picture you posted is that it's not just one bruise- it's a collection of them. And you've mentioned that they are all over your body which makes it unlikely that it's from bumping the area.

In a case like this, it's better to make an appointment with your doctor and have some tests run.

Generally, this is one of those horses versus zebras situations- it's unlikely to be something exotic and there may be a very logical explanation for it. But based upon the picture, you do need to be seen by your doctor for tests as soon as possible.

MommaFrog · 18th Jan 2012, 05:30 AM

I'm trying to get in the see my assigned Doctor. I say assigned because I am on Medicaid at the moment and they tell me what doctor to go see.

At the moment they have faded some, but now they are light brown, just a couple shades darker than my skin. But they have done that before then suddenly become purple again.

And no, I don't have a fish tank... XD

**KaraBulut** · 18th Jan 2012, 02:36 PM

And you're not taking any drugs that interfere with clotting- like aspirin, Coumadin, Plavix, etc?

When you make the appointment, be sure to mention that you have some bruises on several areas on your body and you don't have a reason for them (like an accident or fall). Even if they can't get you in for an appointment immediately, they may want to send you for blood tests before the appointment.

MommaFrog · 18th Jan 2012, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaraBulut

And you're not taking any drugs that interfere with clotting- like aspirin, Coumadin, Plavix, etc?

I'm on Lexapro, that's it.

MommaFrog · 26th Jan 2012, 05:21 PM

They came back.... I went to the ER.... They don't know what it is, they did blood work, still don't know.... so i get to go see a dermatologist.

14th Jan 2012, 09:07 AM	#2
breakingboxes Happily Married. :) Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: USA Age: 21 Posts: 438 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Purple spots how sick do you feel? they look like menengitis...

14th Jan 2012, 10:43 AM	#3
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Purple spots I feel fine __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

14th Jan 2012, 11:22 AM	#4
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14th Jan 2012, 12:22 PM	#5
seeksanctuary Weary Traveller Full Member Gender: Transgender - FtM Orientation: Gay Out Status: Pretty much everyone that matters. Location: USA Age: 24 Posts: 402 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Purple spots When in doubt, get it checked out. And with weird rashes like that... especially purple ones? Go get it checked out as soon as possible. __________________ but there's no sense crying over every mistake you just keep on trying 'til you run out of cake...

14th Jan 2012, 02:08 PM	#7
SheWhoHasNoName Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: love is love Out Status: the girl that likes me but doesn't wish to be w/me Location: Texas Age: 16 Posts: 17 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Purple spots What about petechiae? It is caused by a minor hemorrhage (broken capillary blood vessels). I would get it checked out. It may be harmless, but it can also be an indicator of various infectious and non-infectious conditions. __________________ Live as if there is a God. If there is a God, then you will gain eternity. If there is no God, then you will lose nothing.

14th Jan 2012, 09:13 PM	#8
TraceElement The one and only Full Member Gender: Genderqueer Orientation: Kinsey 4 Out Status: to most people who matter Location: Rochester, NY Age: 23 Posts: 455 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Purple spots Unless it's a healing bruise, purple isn't a normal color to turn... so unless KB comes in and has any suggestions, I reccomend seeing a doctor to get it looked at. __________________ Carpe Diem- Grab life by the balls, one day at a time.

15th Jan 2012, 01:24 AM	#9
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,569 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: Purple spots Put down the computer, and go to the doctor and/or if you can't get an appointment soon, just go to emergency. __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

15th Jan 2012, 12:38 PM	#10
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16th Jan 2012, 12:46 PM	#11
Austin Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people in my life. Location: Orange County, California, USA Age: 19 Posts: 1,790 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Purple spots Do you have fish tanks? __________________ Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?

18th Jan 2012, 01:35 AM	#12
stuwee Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Deep in the Sonoran desert, Arizona Age: 49 Posts: 89 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Purple spots KS is a serious issue to have, please have a professional check your situation out, your life is important and we'd like to have you around for awhile, I hope it's just a minor thing, but please read up on KS...What Is Kaposi sarcoma? Craig __________________ I thought I had something to say but, then I forgot what the hell it was...

18th Jan 2012, 04:01 AM	#13
Chip EC Advisor EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northern CA Posts: 5,582 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Purple spots KS is all but unheard of except in old Jewish men and people with severely compromised immune systems (such as from HIV) AND extensive use of inhalants. So, while I'm no doctor, I can say with reasonable confidence that it isn't KS. Now... folks... none of us, except KB, have any medical training, so please let's not conjecture about what this might be and scare MommaFrog half to death, OK? MommaFrog, you should get this checked out. KB should be looking into this thread and posting, but I can almost guarantee he's going to suggest you see a doctor, and I think that's a wise idea.

18th Jan 2012, 04:38 AM	#14
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,970 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Purple spots Based upon the picture, it is what we would describe as "purpura" which is just a fancy word for bruising under the skin. The thing with purpura is that it has hundreds of possible causes. What does concern me about the picture you posted is that it's not just one bruise- it's a collection of them. And you've mentioned that they are all over your body which makes it unlikely that it's from bumping the area. In a case like this, it's better to make an appointment with your doctor and have some tests run. Generally, this is one of those horses versus zebras situations- it's unlikely to be something exotic and there may be a very logical explanation for it. But based upon the picture, you do need to be seen by your doctor for tests as soon as possible.

18th Jan 2012, 05:30 AM	#15
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Purple spots I'm trying to get in the see my assigned Doctor. I say assigned because I am on Medicaid at the moment and they tell me what doctor to go see. At the moment they have faded some, but now they are light brown, just a couple shades darker than my skin. But they have done that before then suddenly become purple again. And no, I don't have a fish tank... XD __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

18th Jan 2012, 02:36 PM	#16
KaraBulut EC Health Expert EC Expert Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,970 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Purple spots And you're not taking any drugs that interfere with clotting- like aspirin, Coumadin, Plavix, etc? When you make the appointment, be sure to mention that you have some bruises on several areas on your body and you don't have a reason for them (like an accident or fall). Even if they can't get you in for an appointment immediately, they may want to send you for blood tests before the appointment.

26th Jan 2012, 05:21 PM	#18
MommaFrog EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Purple spots They came back.... I went to the ER.... They don't know what it is, they did blood work, still don't know.... so i get to go see a dermatologist. __________________ It's hard to answer the question "what's wrong" when nothings right. Maybe one day it will be ok again. That's all I want. I don't care what it takes. I just want to be ok again.

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