Hello,
I am a Preschool teacher. Almost every child in my class of 16 had these symptoms. Tiny pustules on arms legs and hands. Two or three at a time never close together. When these heal, they leave red marks(scars). Reminds me of chicken pox, only the pustules stay very small and do not scab over. Parents who took their child to a physician came back with different diagnosis. Most popular was ant bites(and that is what the bumps look like). When I came down with the symptoms three years ago I experienced extreme fatigue along with a random pustule or two. Most prevalent an my wrists, around knees and upper inside thigh. The bumps will go away for months and then reappear. I do not notice the fatigue as much as when I had the first outbreak. I am 52 now and tired most of the time anyway. They started again last week and a few weeks ago I noticed I have a swollen lymph node in my left armpit. Oh, I will mention that sometimes these pustules are a mirror image of the left and right side of the extremities. I might have one on the right wrist and one on the left wrist in the exact same place. I have an appointment with my Doctor on Tuesday. I thought it best since I have the swollen lymph node. I honestly expect him to make a good guess, but everyone I know with these symptoms have different diagnosis. I believe it is something I just have to live with. I am hoping he does not suggest antibiotics. The antibiotics destroyed my Father's gut and C-Diff contributed to his death. Since you are very experienced, perhaps you have knowledge of what this may be? Thank you. Carlene Barrows