Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Low tone? Carol in ILMom to , 8 DS My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Anyone¢s kid have a history of this? A friend¢s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today¢s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Phoebe has always had mottled skin. Not exactly petechia, but I was told it was because of her hypotonia. Her doctor said the blood vessels also have smooth muscles in them that are floppy causing this. , Mom to Phoebe 3 Ds and cystic fibrosis, and Nolan 6, speech delay Proud wife to Steve, the love of my life... phoebe updates here “A mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled.” —Plutarch (46-137), historian, biographer, essayist “When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” —African Proverb From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Kathy Ratkiewicz Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:41 PM To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Anyone’s kid have a history of this? A friend’s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today’s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Freddie used to get it when he was little. We didn't have a diagnoses or a name for it. It occurred anytime he had a blood draw, was restrained for any medical reason, or if he cried very hard. He would get it all over his back and face. For Freddie it was broken blood vessels gone wild. It disappeared as he grew up. I can't remember the last time we saw it on him. I have seen it on myself also. Once again no diagnoses. A little disturbing to see on a baby face. Mothers used to approach me all the time when Freddie had it. I was sure they thought I beat my child. nnaMommy to Freddie 7yrsFull Inclusion 1st GradeThe Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae?To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 8:40 PM Anyone¢s kid have a history of this? A friend¢s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today¢s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Why would low tone cause petechiae? From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Carol in IL Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:08 AM To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Low tone? Carol in IL Mom to , 8 DS My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me. Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Anyone¢s kid have a history of this? A friend¢s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today¢s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 It nothing more then small blood blisters caused by the tiny capillaries in the skin to burst. Kids with low tone also have low tone in the walls of the veins and capillaries, so any pressure, bump, grab them and hold them, and you get petechiae. would get it just horribly whenever we did blood draws- would have ring around what ever limb we held. It has improved vastly along with her tone.Our Ped told me this btw.She also had with the LS. So badly that if formed a solid blood blister all around her genital/anal area. Carol in ILMom to , 8 DS My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Why would low tone cause petechiae? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 OMGosh... I am so sorry for my really poor writing lately. Trying to do too many things at once. ;-) Carol in ILMom to , 8 DS My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic RE: [DownSyndromeInfoEx change] petechiae? Why would low tone cause petechiae? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I was told the smooth muscles that line the vessels are also affected, and that causes the poor circulation which caused Phoebe’s mottled skin. But I only posted that saying it explained her mottled skin, not petechiae. Sorry if I was unclear. , Mom to Phoebe 3 Ds and cystic fibrosis, and Nolan 6, speech delay Proud wife to Steve, the love of my life... phoebe updates here “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go. ” —Dr. Seuss (1904-1991), Writer, cartoonist From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Kathy Ratkiewicz Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:20 PM To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Why would low tone cause petechiae? From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Carol in IL Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 12:08 AM To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Low tone? Carol in IL Mom to , 8 DS My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me. Join our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic ----- Original Message ---- To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:40:41 PM Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Anyone¢s kid have a history of this? A friend¢s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today¢s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Wow..interesting..now it makes sense.. thanks From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Borkowski Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:44 PM To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: RE: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Phoebe has always had mottled skin. Not exactly petechia, but I was told it was because of her hypotonia. Her doctor said the blood vessels also have smooth muscles in them that are floppy causing this. , Mom to Phoebe 3 Ds and cystic fibrosis, and Nolan 6, speech delay Proud wife to Steve, the love of my life... phoebe updates here “A mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled.” —Plutarch (46-137), historian, biographer, essayist “When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.” —African Proverb From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of Kathy Ratkiewicz Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:41 PM To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Anyone’s kid have a history of this? A friend’s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today’s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Virus. Fair Skin. I had ITP ( viral they guess) as a 4 yr old. And my Oldest Daughter got the petechiae rash twice.. they told me a virus. If the platelets are OK.. then all should be well. I had the spinal tap etc cause they thought I had leukemia cause my white count was none existent. I occasionally get them if I take aspirin. I am also VERY fair skinned. is too.. and when ever they draw blood she gets them where they unrequited her. Steph [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Anyone’s kid have a history of this? A friend’s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today’s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 It is a first sign of Leukemia...when was the last screening? Might want to get a simple blood test to rule it out. , Mom to 14, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosishttp://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Anyone’s kid have a history of this? A friend’s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today’s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 You are so right... but I think they already had the blood tests. Carol in ILMom to , 8 DS My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me.VOTE NOBAMA '08NO TO OBAMA, SOCIALISM & RETREATJoin our Down Syndrome information group - http://health. groups.yahoo. com/group/ DownSyndromeInfo Exchange/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace. com/vennamusic Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? It is a first sign of Leukemia...when was the last screening? Might want to get a simple blood test to rule it out. , Mom to 14, DS, Southern CaliforniaTo succeed in life,you need three things:a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.~ Reba McIntyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 She had a cbc, sed rate, pro time and PTT, and couple of other things that the mom doesn’t remember. They were all fine From: DownSyndromeInfoExchange [mailto:DownSyndromeInfoExchange ] On Behalf Of McElwee Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 3:26 AM To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? It is a first sign of Leukemia...when was the last screening? Might want to get a simple blood test to rule it out. , Mom to 14, DS, Southern California To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. ~ Reba McIntyre Diagnosis Down Syndrome: A Site of Hope for New Parents or Parents with a Prenatal Diagnosis http://www.leeworks.net/DDS/ What to Say to Parents of a Child with a Diagnosis http://www.leeworks.net/DDS/speech.html ----- Original Message ----- From: Carlson To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Virus. Fair Skin. I had ITP ( viral they guess) as a 4 yr old. And my Oldest Daughter got the petechiae rash twice.. they told me a virus. If the platelets are OK.. then all should be well. I had the spinal tap etc cause they thought I had leukemia cause my white count was none existent. I occasionally get them if I take aspirin. I am also VERY fair skinned. is too.. and when ever they draw blood she gets them where they unrequited her. Steph ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathy Ratkiewicz To: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 11:40 PM Subject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] petechiae? Anyone’s kid have a history of this? A friend’s 8 yr old daughter (w/Ds) has had petechiae off and on for a few months. Apparently, her therapists saw some today and became alarmed about it, so the mom took her to the doc for blood tests(she had blood tests a few months ago, but they were fine) Today’s tests were fine as well. Any ideas about what could be causing this? She is not on any meds. Thanks KathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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