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[posted 10/9/1999]
Question: I have recently suffered my second bout of petechial rash on both legs. The first event was in 4/98 and the second in 9/99. My dermatologist conducted a blood test on first eruption with no abnormal results. The second event has not been submitted to a doctor for consideration as I am now living in Amsterdam and have not connected with a local physician. The second event lasted approx. 5 days and disappeared with no treatment or diagnosis. Coincidently, I have also recently observed periodic organ tenderness in my right mid back. I have lost approximately 12 pounds (now weight 113#) in the past 8 months, up till now assumed to be the result of a general unhappiness and stress over my transition to Amsterdam. Although I have been eating regular, well balanced meals, I have continued to lose weight. As there is a family history of leukemia, I have been very concerned. I also had one bout of severe shaking and trembling which endured for about 1 hour, again assumed to be stress related. What tests would you recommend to ensure that my symptoms are just stress related and not symtom of some more fateful diagnosis? I appear to be in otherwise good health, have an appetite, am 40 year old female. The only medication I take is Imitrex for migraine headaches and Valtrex for periodic herpes outbreaks. I recently have been attempting to get pregnant and my doctor has recommended progesterone, which I have taken without consisitency, according to the directions, for the days between ovulation and menstration.
I appreciate your prompt responses Thank you.
Answer: Petechiae are rarely without some underlying problem. I suspect with your shakes that there is an infection somewhere. Endocarditis and other forms of infection could present like this. See a Md.
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