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Veins have appeared on my chest

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Sheilamac_Fife
Sheilamac_Fife

Suddenly 2 days ago lots of large blue veins appeared on my chest, one running across the left side more or less from my shoulder across my clavicle and down a bit. But lots appeared on my breasts. They were there in the evening and much less visible in the morning. Back again at night tonight although not so many or as visible. Anyone know what is going on? It was like I had been scribbled on with a thick blue pen!

PMR diagnosed July 2014. Started Prednisolone 15mg to great effect. No pain now, just the fatigue, breathlessness and denseness. Now reducing down to 11mg slowly. 

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  • joey2
    joey2 Sheilamac_Fife

    Posted

    That happened to me over night.  Veins across the chest, shortly after starting Prednisone. Thought it was just an age process but I was only 58. After reading about GCA on this forum, I figured it was GCA trying to rear it's ugly head.
    • Sheilamac_Fife
      Sheilamac_Fife joey2

      Posted

      Oh! That's interesting! Are they there all the time? Do you still have them?
    • joey2
      joey2 Sheilamac_Fife

      Posted

      Yes they are still here - bright blue veins all the time!  Just plain ugly. Seem to get worse as time goes on.  I have to wear clothing that covers my chest because I am embarrassed. They are so obvious.
  • erin66328
    erin66328 Sheilamac_Fife

    Posted

    Hey there.  Did you ever figure out the cause of the temporary blue vein thingy?  I am 30 and have no known health conditions, but this has happened to me twice today.  It only lasts a few minutes each time but I am freaked out!  Please let me know if you ever figured this out.

    Thanks!

    • Sheilamac_Fife
      Sheilamac_Fife erin66328

      Posted

      Not really Erin, but it hasn't happened again since, I figured it was a temperature thing. I was still having the hot sweats at that time.
  • mitch87220
    mitch87220 Sheilamac_Fife

    Posted

    Hello. I've noticed that mostly women are on here. I'm not sure if I should be concerned.I am a man. I have veins going through my chest and I was creeped out at first but other people told me some people are able to see their veins more and I'm one of them. At first I was scared that it may have been cancer but I don't think it is. Hope this helps!cheesygrin
  • abbie22435
    abbie22435 Sheilamac_Fife

    Posted

    I am 15 and a female. For a few years now I've been able to see my veins very clearly, but I noticed tonight that i could see them more clearly on my breasts stomach 

  • abbie22435
    abbie22435 Sheilamac_Fife

    Posted

    I am 15 and a female. For a few years now I've been able to see my veins very clearly, but I noticed tonight that i could see them more clearly on my breasts stomach and my legs. Is this normal? 

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