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What Could Be Causing My Skin To Be Purple ?

what could be causing my skin to be purple? the skin on my legs hands and feet are purple..my knees are very deep purple and the rest is splotchy purple, very cold and often go numb and my knees ache when it happens. im 29 years old im on savella, ive been diagnosed with fibromyalgia , chronic fatigue syndrome, and tietze syndrome. just really sick of my skin being purple...also i dont know if this is related but i have red splotchy rash on my back and a weird lump under my tongue like a sore that doesnt heal ? anywho any advice?
Sat, 1 Oct 2011
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hi
it may be due to some problem in oxygenation of blood
it is known as cynosis
u need to consult good physician and check ur self
as there may be chance of having some heart defect also
u should not to do heavy exercise or expose to cold .
avoid stress ,smoking .
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What Could Be Causing My Skin To Be Purple ?

hi it may be due to some problem in oxygenation of blood it is known as cynosis u need to consult good physician and check ur self as there may be chance of having some heart defect also u should not to do heavy exercise or expose to cold . avoid stress ,smoking .