Henoch-Schonlein purpura in adults
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Hello.
I have had a rash on my lower legs for around 3 weeks and my GP or hospital cannot diagnose what it is.
I had HSP when I was 3 years old but the doctors are sure that the condition is so uncommon in adults (I am now 35) that It would ne unusual to get it twice so far apart.
Anyone else had HSP more than once.
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mrsmop decrimor
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Have you recovered now? It says that it often goes away without treatment but, it also said it is a result of the autoimmune system not working properly. I wondered how you are now and whether you have developed an autoimmune condition of some sort?
Hope all is well
karen1737 decrimor
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Not sure if you'll see this or not. I've had it off and on for about 12 years.
I've gone as long as five years without it before.
-Karen
karen1737 decrimor
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It is uncommon in adults, but you should find a new doctor who is willing to investigate and make sure you don't have kidney issues.
Take care.
barber883 decrimor
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Magstah decrimor
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I am a 59yr old woman literally just diagnosed today with HSP. Has anyone controlled the symptoms through changing their diet? Can anyone recommend cream for the rash? I currrently don't want to think about taking tablets, but would like to find out all I can about this condition.
I currently seem to have a mild version which has appeared as a rash on my legs and buttocks, and has apparently caused a rectal thrombosed pile. Not a great topic for discussion I guess, but has anyone else had rectal problems?
Thanks!
barber883 Magstah
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Magstah barber883
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thanks for the reply. I think part of my problem is going to be that i have had cancer and I did not react well to chemo drugs! Every time I had chemo I had to stay in hospital for about a week as I was constantly throwing up. I can't function on chemo drugs and refused Tamoxifen once I'd finished chemo and radio due to the side effects. I am currently in remission cancer wise, but can't imagine a life taking chemo drugs. Good to hear they help you though!
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