Leukemia symptoms

Hi thanks for reading my post. I have woken up because I fell asleep so early and started reading online symptoms. I've been excessively sleeping even after a good 11 hours falling straight back asleep. Then when I wake I am quite drowsy and speaking funny for a while until I come around. Last week I went in a shower and I noticed my whole leg was covered in bruises some on the other leg. Few on my arms and a big one on my bum cheek. My skin has also been really itchy. When I spoke to my doctor today he told me my platelets were quite low back in March. I am unsure why I wasn't told this. My body feels sore and tired. Could this be leukemia or just anemia am I being over paranoid. Thanks xx

  • Hello Mumofgirlsx and welcome to the forum.

    I know this must be worrying but I'm glad you've discussed your symptoms with your GP and hopefully it won't be long before they can figure out the cause and it isn't anything sinister.

    Unfortunately no-one here can tell you what this is but I'm sure some of our members who have been in similar situations will be along soon to offer you their support and advice whilst you wait.

    In the meantime, try to keep busy and distract yourself if you can as it will help to pass the time until you know more. 

    Fingers crossed everything will be o.k Mumofgirlsx.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator