Disney vasculitis

[Candy2]

I have been running and doing keep fit classes for the last 10 years or so, am 63 and reasonably fit. Last night I did two back to back classes and came home with an itchy rash on the lower part of my legs which I have self diagnosed as Disney vasculitis. I’ve never had anything like to before but the advice is to rest. Has anyone had this and if so what was the outcome? I’m really scared this is the end of my exercise regime!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Your best bet would be to get a proper diagnosis. It may well be something totally innocuous. It’s really easy to reach for Dr Google an d come up with all sorts of scary diagnoses when the actual problem is much more mundane. It must be a worrying time but it’s best to make sure you’re not worrying with no reason by seeing your gp.

Good luck with getting to the bottom of this and sending good wishes for it to settle down soon ❤️‍🩹

[Candy2 Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you for the advice. I will go to my GP but I said suspect by the time I get an appointment it will have cleared up!

[Over60sRunner Graduate in reply to Candy2]

Take a photo, so that you have something to show your GP if it has subsided by the time you get an appointment 👍

[Candy2 Graduate in reply to Over60sRunner]

Excellent idea!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

As MissUnderstanding syas.. go get checked out by an expert... then you will have a sound starting point ...hopefully we will see you back here soon

[Candy2 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

thank you for taking the time to reply.

[Folkylass Graduate]

As MissUnderstanding and Oldfloss has mentioned already definitely get a proper diagnosis from your GP then you will have the correct information ,help. Hope it gets sorted soon for you. Goood luck👍🙋‍♀️

[Candy2 Graduate in reply to Folkylass]

Thank you.

[drl212 Graduate]

I agree. It's dangerous to diagnose yourself, even if you might be healthcare provider. Get a professional opinion and do let us know how you make out...

[Cmoi Graduate]

While I agree that self-diagnosis is unhelpful, I personally wouldn't be making a GP appointment. I'd be seeking advice from another health professional, such as a pharmacist, or a practice nurse.

If the rash hasn't subsided or gone away, they're better positioned than Dr Google to decide whether or not you need to see a GP. Also, if the rash is itchy, a pharmacist can give you medication to treat that.

And if the rash has gone away, and you're not feeling unwell, why would you need to see a GP?

I appreciate that you're concerned, so it might reassure you to know that if it is Disney vasculitis, btw, Dr Google suggests that it's harmless and will resolve on its own within a few days.

[Candy2 Graduate in reply to Cmoi]

Hi Cmoi, I have phoned my GP and as expected they have told me to go to the pharmacist. I will be doing that in the next day or so when I can. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Candy2]

I am very glad that you phoned the GP... we on the Admin Team, need to be so careful with our advice regarding medical issues...as the guidelines tell us and all our runners...

"Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them."

Hopefully, you will get some answers.

[Cmoi Graduate in reply to Candy2]

Hope the pharmacist can reassure you, and also that the rash has improved.