Rash on inside of ankles

[SecondLife]

Hubby, who has asbestosis and COPD, has developed a quite large pinprick red rash on the inside of his ankles, the right one being much worse. Is this something I should be concerned about and have to start a bullying campaign to get him to visit his GP?

[pollyjj]

Can't help about the rash think docs would be best. I know what you mean about the bullying, my husband would rather put up with anything than see the doc and the more I nag the more he digs his heels in. I think I need to use the softly softly approach.

Good luck

polly xx

[SecondLife in reply to pollyjj]

couldn't agree more, it depends what mood he is in on the day as to which method I use, bullying, softly or medical terminology (i.e. scaring). Think our GP recognises this and is more than happy to speak to me over the phone.

[Bealings48]

Before you rush to the GP with the rash look up Golfers vasculitis on the internet and look at an image - in this sort of weather if you are on your feet more than usual this is something that can occur - my partner gets it and it looks really angry and as if it is something awful but actually there is nothing you can do about it and it goes eventually - if in doubt though do see the GP.

[SecondLife in reply to Bealings48]

thank you so much, that explains a lot it does seem to be worse when it is warmer and certainly it started after he felt well and we went for, what was for us, a longish walk

[Hidden]

Hi my husband is just the same - never wants to see the doc! See how it is Tom maybe worth a phone call to the doc if it is no better. Good Luck TAD x x

[SecondLife in reply to Hidden]

Cheers