snowflake293
14-02-16, 23:47
Hi everyone
I have been posting here on and off since my health anxiety got bad. I have done really well recently and I am having 'freak outs' over symptoms and marks on my body a lot less. I have finished two lots of therapy and I am gradually reducing my medication.
However, for the last few weeks I have noticed these red patches on my body. The largest one is on my inner arm at the top. It is red, raised and totally painless/non-itchy. The skin looks slightly dry. A couple of days ago I noticed much smaller patches of the same 'stuff' over my tummy and breasts. I probably have about 7 or 8 smaller patches. My neck and back feel a little itchy but I have no itching or pain from the red patches. I had a bad headache a few days ago but nothing since. Otherwise I feel fit and healthy.
I am freaking out cause I decided to Google this morning (even though I rarely do this now!) and something came up about lymphoma that starts as a rash on the skin (sorry if that is triggering for anyone). My mind was put a rest quite significantly when I read about a skin condition called pityriasis rosea which I think could be what I have (and it is totally harmless but can hang around a while) this rash is not eczema or dermatitis or anything like that, it kind of looks a bit speckled if that makes sense? has anyone had this?
Really cross with myself for Googling :( thought I was over all this! The interesting thing is though, 6 months ago if I found this rash I'd have been sweating, vomiting with anxiety and straight down to the drs. Now I feel quite calm, but still worried! It just goes to show how important it is to get help and that recovery IS possible. I am recovering and I know I will have relapses like this. Just wanted to share so others have some hope.
Love Snowflake xxx
I have been posting here on and off since my health anxiety got bad. I have done really well recently and I am having 'freak outs' over symptoms and marks on my body a lot less. I have finished two lots of therapy and I am gradually reducing my medication.
However, for the last few weeks I have noticed these red patches on my body. The largest one is on my inner arm at the top. It is red, raised and totally painless/non-itchy. The skin looks slightly dry. A couple of days ago I noticed much smaller patches of the same 'stuff' over my tummy and breasts. I probably have about 7 or 8 smaller patches. My neck and back feel a little itchy but I have no itching or pain from the red patches. I had a bad headache a few days ago but nothing since. Otherwise I feel fit and healthy.
I am freaking out cause I decided to Google this morning (even though I rarely do this now!) and something came up about lymphoma that starts as a rash on the skin (sorry if that is triggering for anyone). My mind was put a rest quite significantly when I read about a skin condition called pityriasis rosea which I think could be what I have (and it is totally harmless but can hang around a while) this rash is not eczema or dermatitis or anything like that, it kind of looks a bit speckled if that makes sense? has anyone had this?
Really cross with myself for Googling :( thought I was over all this! The interesting thing is though, 6 months ago if I found this rash I'd have been sweating, vomiting with anxiety and straight down to the drs. Now I feel quite calm, but still worried! It just goes to show how important it is to get help and that recovery IS possible. I am recovering and I know I will have relapses like this. Just wanted to share so others have some hope.
Love Snowflake xxx