”angel wings” rash on my spine!!

[Kati66]

Hi everyone

I have recently developed a large area of dark pigmentation along my spine, which seems to branch out in large patches (really looks like mini wings 😂😂) my hubby says it feels different to my other skin and took some photos for me to see.

Has anyone else had this? I do have Vitiligo but that is mostly white blobs.

I’m on 15mg of methotrexate injected and 400mg hydroxy, which I started one month ago.

[AgedCrone]

Why not send the photo to your doctor & ask for an opinion?

[Kati66 in reply to AgedCrone]

Think I may have to but I think they are sick of me with all my problems 😂😂.

[AgedCrone in reply to Kati66]

It’s probably nothing…but asking by email or letter is a good way not to pressure your doctor for an appointment.

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to Kati66]

Tough! It’s their job and if it wasn’t you it would be someone else’s problems. It’s not as if you want to have a problem. A photo and a description of how it feels will let them see what you mean and they can go from there.

[Kati66 in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

That’s a good point, we certainly don’t ask for these issues! I will contact them for an appointment and see if I can sent the photo over. Xx

[AgedCrone in reply to Kati66]

Have you had a vaccination lately. I had a similar sounding rash about three months after an Influenza vaccination….it turned out to be a post viral rash- caused by the jab,& every year now I get a “shadow” rash where the original was.

[Madmusiclover in reply to Kati66]

I’m seeing my GP about 1.5 times a week atm. They say ‘you have got a lot going on at the moment’ in a kind way. If it helps they get extra funding for RA patients. 🙄

[Kati66 in reply to Madmusiclover]

Oh wow I didn’t know that!!! Makes me feel less guilty for constantly needing their help. Xx

[Gnarli in reply to Madmusiclover]

I didn't know that either! Many thanks

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to Madmusiclover]

Gosh, I didn’t know that either. Do they all get extra funding for RA patients?

[Madmusiclover in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

I believe so but I’m not an expert. We come with a premium!

[Fruitandnutcase in reply to Madmusiclover]

🤣 £££ on our heads - who’d have thought it.

[Haz58]

Don't worry about asking for an appointment. I had 3 months where I was having to call them practically very week for one thing or another! I felt the same that I was 'bothering them' but they were all legit reasons. A nurse once told me if a problem continues or new ones occur the only way to get it sorted is to talk to a GP or a rheumatologist. They know how RA and meds can throw up differing/worsening problems. I still always say I'm so sorry I'm back again and they say that's what we're here for.

[cuppa69]

Hi Kati,

I also have vitiligo, and have experienced darkened pigmentation on both lower legs below my calves!

I developed R.A last year and have been on Methotrexate and Hydroxychloroquine since last September. I've also been on Adalimumab (Amgevita) since March, but didn't notice the darkened areas until I started to tan, probably around May time.

The skin's texture, however, is the same as everywhere else.

[Kati66 in reply to cuppa69]

I may try and get in touch with the dermatologist that diagnosed Vitiligo to see if it could be related. I was a bit worried as it seems to branch out from my spine. I have quite a few issues with my spine so it worried me. Nice to hear from a fellow vitiligo sufferer. Mine started just over a year ago. Xxx

[cuppa69 in reply to Kati66]

I'd definitely get it checked out if it's causing you any concern. It's bad enough having R.A without having any additional worries. My vitiligo started when I was 12 and used to bother me, but not any more. These days, looking and being different is being openly celebrated, so I think it looks pretty cool 😊 xxx