I have those spots on my arms too, sometimes they are worse than others. I got all the tests done for Mylofibrosis and they were all negative. That was about 5 years ago. Then I found out about a spleen disorder that can cause it, and easy bruising, which I also have. And apparently by getting your spleen out it will stop, but if you don't it's not serious (at least from what I remember reading) I don't feel sick or anything so whatever. My husband jokes about the whole spleen removal thing, but, if that's what it is, I'd totally get my spleen out, and smack him with it.

I'm glad about your opa.

In a spectacularly unrelated comment, I think you should TOTALLY apply for this:

http://blogs.clubmom.com/clubmom/2006/03/wanted_mom_blog.html

because you would ROCK. And also because THEY PAY YOU TO BLOG and how cool would that be?

I am glad to hear that your grandfather is doing better. I will continue to keep him, and you, in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh, I'm so disappointed--for me, and you--that you lost your post. That sucks.
And I'm sorry you feel so shitty right now.

But I'm glad Opa is doing better.

Well, I hope your grandpa and your vagina and your dots get better.

I'm glad to hear that your grandpa is doing better. That is good news.

Now...you do not have cancer. Sometimes if I work out too much in too much heat, I'll get a blood dot rash thing on my arms... Other than that...it's not cancer.

"It's not a tumah" said in my best Ahnuld voice...

Do what you think is best for you in this case. If you're seriously worried, don't be afraid to get a second, third, fourth opinion and so on. Bad doctors out there, and there are good ones. It's important to find the good ones, because the bad ones will nickle and dime you to death, and never get to the bottom of what could, or could not be a serious problem. I should know. I went through five this year, finally landing myself on a good one after SEVERAL months.

They are out there.

-H

Yvonne!
Step away from the f'in Google. Honestly. No good can come from Google.

If you want to hear about a crazy person (me) who used Google like a crazy person at one point, email me. If you're at all anxious about something, Googling symptoms is THE worst thing you can do. A rash turns into Cancer . . . sometimes a rash is just a rash.....

Seriously. I understand the crazy.

i'm glad to read that your grandfather is on the end. and i hope that you are too. i wish i could be nearly as witty when i'm worried & not feeling well.

hon take yourself to the nearest fire station and get your blood sugar tested. Those are all warning signs for diabetes unchecked.

My mom (bless her soul) had those---when I saw my dots appearing, and was tired all the time, my dr said, diet modification, exercise, etc.

Treatable, and not fatal if you follow dr's orders.

Promise you'll go?

I'm so glad to read your grandfather is doing better. That is great news.

Google should be banned. I'm always googling my symptoms. For a while I was convinced I had leukemia. Doctors can be real pains sometimes. My mom refuses to go to hers because he always comments on how she has gained weight. They have crappy insurance so she can't just switch to anyone she wants. She has some stuff going on right now though, that has made me decide I'm dragging her to the doctor when I go home to visit this summer, and if the doctor says one thing about her weight, I'll punch him for her. Is that love or what?!

So glad to hear about your opa! Now, it's time to take care of Y, but not on google!

You better go to the doctor! You could have contact dermatitis or something (meaning you're allergic to something that your skin is touching...have you changed your detergent or fabris sofener?)

I hope you get to feeling better soon.

i'm so glad i'm not the only person that googles symptoms anytime i have the slightest thing wrong with me! it never ever makes me feel better - in fact, it usually convinces me that i'm dying - but i do it anyway. damn you internet!

Yay! I'm very happy your grandfather is better! Funny you mention cancer though, I've been thinking I have it too. And no I swear I haven't googled my symptoms or anything (looks around sheepishly while appearing guilty). In all fairness though, Google was right about my Sciatica...I mean that's got to count for something, right?? Eek...

those red dots are called "Petechiae" and they're generally an indicator of low platelet count. my platelet count gets low just about every time I get a nasty infection of some sort. but I was talking to a friend of mine who's a 4th year med student and she said that your platelets have to get really f'in low before your doctor really worries too much b/c they usually come back up after a round of antibiotics. she was telling me about how IV drug users have like NO platelets at all and how they could bleed out anytime they cut themselves. that's fucked up, isn't it?

Well I hear Scarlett Fever is going around the daycares in White People Land....

good to hear your opa doing better. and i'm pretty sure you don't have cancer. you ask me how i know? you have the most shiny and pretty hair in the universe, woman. PMS possibly? now don't hit me. or do. if it makes you feel better :) *smooch*

((hugs)) hope you are feeling better soon :)

Hope you feel better soon. Sending you soothing thoughts and a hug.

re: the spots... they can also be a sign that your white blood cell count is out of wack... not in a cancer way, but stilll important to have checked.

I'm glad to hear your opa is getting better. Now go see the Doc! You've been working out extra hard, you've been under a lot of stress... who knows? Maybe you just changed laundry detergent and your skin hates it? Just go to the doctor. Now, Missy!

Now when I had your symptoms I was convinced I had the CANCER too but alas it turned out to be diabetes and thyroid disease. When I did end up with the cancer I had no clue.
Go figure.

Glad your Opa is improving and I hope he continues to do so.

So happy about Opa and please know my love and prayers are with you right now Y.

Kelly

I can understand why the spots would be worrisome. It's always a good idea to get spots checked out, though. It's hard to know what they could be without a) having an MD and b) seeing them. Preferably (a) and (b) together.

Hi I'm glad to hear your Opa is doing better. Big h'internet hugs xx.

How in the f do you work out with a yeast infection? I cannot do it. Too much squirming going on.

Glad Grandpa is ok. And bloody dots? I have a friend with those, and they are called something and it's not cancer. She's tired all the time, too. Go see a doctor and set your mind at ease and stop with the googling symptoms.