Advice please!

Good morning, thank you for helping me.

I am a 22 year old female with various health conditions. However yesterday I had blood tests that my GP ordered because she was worried about some symptoms I have been having recently - shortness of breath, night sweats and swelling in my ankles and legs, as well as fatigue that I already have from other conditions. Some of the results have now come back and most are normal but I have a raised iron level - 48%. Yesterday I also developed a small rash on my arm that looks like pin *** red/purple dots. It's not huge but I have not had it before. It looks like bleeding under the skin I think. I just wanted to get some advice on if this is all anything to be concerned about and if I should do anything. I have tried contacting my GP but they haven't got back to me yet.

Many thanks for your help. Kate

  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    Unfortunately, as nurses, we are not able to give you a medical opinion, or comment very specifically on clinical symptoms. This is because very often, similar symptoms can in fact explain various different medical conditions. Hence, the need for different tests ordered by a doctor.

    You will need to persevere with contacting your GP, as they are best placed to assess you and advise you further about your situation.

    Hopefully, they can help you with this soon. 

    Wishing you the best,

    Vanda