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Is it petechiae?
I have these tiny red dots on my skin in various places, there not grouped together. They don't hurt, not raised, and don't bother me at all,(also don't go away either) but lately I've been noticeing more of them coming up, and have been getting alot of leg cramps in the back of knee, calf area. As well as reocurring numbness almost everywere in my body, my legs, arms, hands, chest, neck even face! I don't have insurance and don't want to waste money going to a low cost clinic that isn't really going to do anything. I'm 22 in perfect health other than this. Is this something I should be concerned about, I'm really worried about the numbness, it's kinda scary....
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Drnee is always one ahead of me, and her advice is always better than mine.
I have a really cute dermatologist. I suspect the profession attracts females who should be modeling for vogue. Alas, I am a member of the "over-the-hill-for-lunch-bunch". There are a whole bunch of cutie-pies in the dermatology department where I recieve medical care. Maybe you'll find a handsome doctor, though.
My ex-girlfriend is a physician. She has a favorite nickname for me. One of those lovey-dovey things. When I walk into her office she puts her hands on her hips and says: "Well, if it isn't mister Pondscum."
I suspect it has something to do with the fact I also used to date her sister.
Hmmmmm. Methinks the lady doth protesteth too much.
The Hill-Burton act requires that hospitals that recieve federal funds treat a certain percentage of patients who have no means to pay. The hospital administrators never want to tell you this because they want you to use every last means at your disposal to pay, because there is a limitation on the number of Hill-Burton patients they can treat every year.
An alternative is a clinic. There are many. You get interviewed, and if you have no funds they set up a modest payment schedule. Usually ten dollars a visit in one local clinic.
I have a really cute dermatologist. I suspect the profession attracts females who should be modeling for vogue. Alas, I am a member of the "over-the-hill-for-lunch-bunch". There are a whole bunch of cutie-pies in the dermatology department where I recieve medical care. Maybe you'll find a handsome doctor, though.
My ex-girlfriend is a physician. She has a favorite nickname for me. One of those lovey-dovey things. When I walk into her office she puts her hands on her hips and says: "Well, if it isn't mister Pondscum."
I suspect it has something to do with the fact I also used to date her sister.
Hmmmmm. Methinks the lady doth protesteth too much.
The Hill-Burton act requires that hospitals that recieve federal funds treat a certain percentage of patients who have no means to pay. The hospital administrators never want to tell you this because they want you to use every last means at your disposal to pay, because there is a limitation on the number of Hill-Burton patients they can treat every year.
An alternative is a clinic. There are many. You get interviewed, and if you have no funds they set up a modest payment schedule. Usually ten dollars a visit in one local clinic.
Thanks for your help, and I probably should have mentioned I was a 22 year old Female, still very attractive though lol. I'm going to look up those hospitals now. Thank you very much both of you.
They sound like what are called cherry angiomas, which are harmless, usually have a genetic componant, and are something not to worry about unless they get bigger or change color.
I have found there are many good-looking female dermatologists who squeal with delight when to get to examine young handsome men with insignificant problems, so paying for a visit might not be the worst idea in the world.
As for the cramps, it's hard to say. Calcium deficiency sometimes causes them as well as magnesium deficiency. Try drinking an extra two glasses of milk a day.
The numbness may have a neurological etiology. It's kind of unusual in someone of your age. I don't want to paint a bleak picture of doom, but it's something you really need to have evaluated by a neurologist. Sooner, rather than later.
Look up on the net "Hill-Burton" hospitals, which treat and evaluate patients without insurance. They have a tooll free number on the sire to find one nearest you.
I have found there are many good-looking female dermatologists who squeal with delight when to get to examine young handsome men with insignificant problems, so paying for a visit might not be the worst idea in the world.
As for the cramps, it's hard to say. Calcium deficiency sometimes causes them as well as magnesium deficiency. Try drinking an extra two glasses of milk a day.
The numbness may have a neurological etiology. It's kind of unusual in someone of your age. I don't want to paint a bleak picture of doom, but it's something you really need to have evaluated by a neurologist. Sooner, rather than later.
Look up on the net "Hill-Burton" hospitals, which treat and evaluate patients without insurance. They have a tooll free number on the sire to find one nearest you.
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Yes, the pin point red dots can be petechiae. The commonest cause of petechiae is a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia). They can also result from autoimmune disorders, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, bone marrow disorders such as leukemia, inflammation of the veins ( can cause cramps), as a side effect of certain medications, viral infections, such as EBV and septicemia or infection in blood. A complete blood count, urine examination and a blood culture may be required to reach a diagnosis. In your case with cramps and numbness chances of lupus is high.
I think you should discuss these possibilities with your doctor. It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining. A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind.
Hope this helps. Take care!