[Ellen McDonough]

I had that same kind of rash all over my body post ATG that looked like purple petechiae with raised red lesions . It was warm to touch.I recall I even had it on the soles of my feet.The hematologist I had hadn't ever seen it following ATG.I had received Iv steroids pre ATG infusion because of respiratory allergic reaction which worked.We ran ATG very slowly as well.The rash eventually went away on it's own over the coarse of 1-2 weeks.I was not treated with any medications for it.My hematologist consulted with doctors at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center who were very familiar with aplastic anemia treatment.
I was taking GCSF for a short time after ATG but changed hematologists to the doctor I continue to be treated by today who discontinued GCSF when I came under his care shortly after my ATG.
Just wanted to respond and let you know that the rash is a reaction most likely . Also- I think GCSF is not used as prevalently as it once was .
Good luck- as remember the rash was quite uncomfortable.Hope you feel better soon!!