Is my Graves Disease most likely what's causing me to develop dime size, reddish/pink rashes on my abdomen?

I was diagnosed with a severly hyper thyroid about 8 months ago and the patches are on my lower abdomen, bumpy, and vary from patch to patch. Although they generally do not itch.

WebMD Medical Reference

The Basics | Symptoms | Treatment

What Are the Symptoms?

The Symptoms of Graves Disease Include:

Weight loss despite increased appetite.
Faster heart rate, higher blood pressure and increased nervousness.
Excessive perspiration.
Increased sensitivity to heat.
More frequent bowel movements.
Muscle weakness, trembling hands.
Development of a goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling at the base of the neck).
Bulging eyes.
Reddish, thickened and lumpy skin in front of the shins.
In women, change in frequency or total cessation of menstrual periods.
Call Your Doctor If:

You are feverish, agitated, or delirious, and have a rapid pulse. You could be having a thyrotoxic crisis, in which the effects of too much thyroid hormone suddenly become life-threatening.

Medically reviewed by Tracy Shuman, MD, August 2005.

SOURCES: National Library of Medicine. The Mayo Clinic. Miller School of Medicine. University of Miami. The American Thyroid Association.


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My Input:

According to WebMD who if you'll notice has cited some VERY reputable sources for this list of symptoms, there are no bumps present on the abdomen (the only bumps listed are those present on the shins in women). I would see a doctor (or at the least, call your local hospital and speak with the advice nurse) ASAP unless it's just a minor irritation. If you have a fever I would make an urgent appointment or visit a local hospital.

i would see your doctor...could be a symptom of renal failure.