Re: One more question emily

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Hi :

Sounds to me like you have a deep hematoma bruise,

that will just take a bit of extra time to heal since

it is so deep. I bruise so much more easily since

beginning treatment for RA, and these bruises come

from just little bumps, and last for days. I scratch

and bleed more easily too. I think you just have to

give it some time, but do bring it up to your doctor,

okay? There might even be a little tear in the muscle

sheath that could be causing the hematoma. Just my

two cents worth - I am no doctor or nurse - so make

sure you get a professional opinion.

Kathe in CA

--- eandsspivey <espivey@...> wrote:

> I have to ask someone about this. Back in March I

> dropped a piece of

> paneling and it glanced off my upper leg, not a

> serious thing at all.

> A large dark bruise appeared and it ran the usual

> course of colors and

> faded to a shadow. It's still there. If I rub

> across it, it becomes

> darker again for a day or two and fades again. I

> think there is a

> slight knot underneath it but it's hard to tell

> because I'm so lumpy

> and bumpy anyway. Should I be concerned? My doc is

> so busy she has

> resorted to telephone appointments at night for

> follow up patients and

> it's hard to get everything in when I do get to talk

> to her. Thanks

> again!

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