Vasculitis?

[CarolineLL]

Hi, I’m just waiting on my blood test results but I think it’s Vasculitis. Started as a red non blanchable rash all over my legs, swollen ankles and knees. It’s now fading and turning into yellow bruising. Is this typical? Would appreciate your feedback.

Thanks, Caroline

[Main1234]

My OH had a rash like this plus sinus issues before he was diagnosed with GPA. You will find the vasculitis helpline literally a life saver plus the vasculitis uk web site for more information if you are diagnosed with vasculitis.

Wishing you well

[CarolineLL in reply to Main1234]

Thank you so much! I’d had sinus problems a few weeks before. Although this happened 9 days after my Covid vaccine.

[lemon74]

This looks very like the rash I had weeks before being diagnosed with vasculitis. I hope your blood results help get you the right treatment. It can take time but will keep you well take care x

[CarolineLL in reply to lemon74]

Thanks very much x

[louise112]

Hi Caroline, I have had this rash twice. The second time it was accompanied by pneumonia and after 2 1/2 weeks I was sent to hospital and diagnosed with EGPA. The rash turned into ulcers and I had it for 5 months because of the cycloposphamide and predisolone treatment it wouldn't heal. They eventually gave me strong antibiotics that cleared it up within 3 weeks. Don't touch it. I will show you pics of mine when it first started with swollen feet, ankles and legs and how it can turn out.

[CarolineLL]

Thanks very much Louise. I'm currently on antibiotics and steroid cream. Did it turn into bruising eventually when it was healing?

[louise112]

The first rash I got was only on the 1 leg it did clear up with yellow brushing. I didnt know what I had at that stage. The second time I got the rash it went crazy. All the best with your diagnosis and treatment Caroline. I have been on antibiotics since June 2019 along with the rest....