bruising

[Guest guest]

Hi Jack<br> On Combo not Peg but yes do get big

red spots and they do get hard and sore.Some last

over a week ,does make it easy to see where I had my

last shot few shots <br>rich<br>Will look for the

chart I have on rotating the shots, and will post in

the photo section here if I find where I scaned it

to.

[Guest guest]

Hi Jack<br> On Combo not Peg but yes do get big

red spots and they do get hard and sore.Some last

over a week ,does make it easy to see where I had my

last shot few shots <br>rich<br>Will look for the

chart I have on rotating the shots, and will post in

the photo section here if I find where I scaned it

to.

[Guest guest]

If your platelets or any clotting factors are low, you will bruise more easily.

Could that be it?

[Guest guest]

If your platelets or any clotting factors are low, you will bruise more easily.

Could that be it?

[Guest guest]

Hi Becki my 7yr son seems always to be covered in bruises, and like

they are quite small and everywhere. He is on 15mg of mtx

weekly, and ibrufen. I used to think that it was just because he was

an active 7yr old and got the normal bumps etc.. but i'm sure that

his older brother and sister never had this many bruises when they

were his age. He also seems to get pin prick spots on parts of his

body, back of arms, stomach, legs etc. He sometimes looks quite a

site.lol

All the best

love Gia & ph

> is bruising alot also.Most of the time I think it is because

he

> has been fealing so good ,being a wild boy.But he will get bruises

on

> his arms,stomach and back that are no bigger than your little

> finger,dont know how he got those.Then I look at his sister and shes

> covered in bruises,makes me feal better but I still wonder if there

is

> something more to it.With JRA and all these meds you never know.

> Becki and 3systemic

[Guest guest]

Gia I'm on 12.5mg of mtx haven't noticed any brusing as of yet.

But then my entire life, I was never one to bruse, even when I got

punched. (which used to happen quite a bit)

Rusty Limbs

On Mon, 24 Jun 2002 20:33:51 -0000 " giaha2001 "

<hanks@...> writes:

Hi Becki my 7yr son seems always to be covered in bruises, and like

they are quite small and everywhere. He is on 15mg of mtx

weekly, and ibrufen. I used to think that it was just because he was

an active 7yr old and got the normal bumps etc.. but i'm sure that

his older brother and sister never had this many bruises when they

were his age. He also seems to get pin prick spots on parts of his

body, back of arms, stomach, legs etc. He sometimes looks quite a

site.lol

All the best

love Gia & ph

> is bruising alot also.Most of the time I think it is because

he

> has been fealing so good ,being a wild boy.But he will get bruises

on

> his arms,stomach and back that are no bigger than your little

> finger,dont know how he got those.Then I look at his sister and shes

> covered in bruises,makes me feal better but I still wonder if there

is

> something more to it.With JRA and all these meds you never know.

> Becki and 3systemic

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Becky,

Logan's bruises look like little dots,,almost like someone has been poking

him with an eraser. Then there are all the ones on his shins,,and today when

I was putting his sandles on,he said " I can't wear those,cause they give me

bruises " ,and sure enough,,there were 2 bruises right where his straps were.

Very strange,,I may call the ped. tomorrow.

Kim and Logan 4 & 1/2

[Guest guest]

bruised while she was on the naprosyn.

Teri

[Guest guest]

ph was orginally on naproxen, he changed to ibrufen at the end of

march this year.

take care

love Gia

> bruised while she was on the naprosyn.

> Teri

[Guest guest]

You know I noticed this too. I have bruises and for the life of me don't

know where they came from. Side of Lex????Hmmm

Jacquie

Bruising

Hi all!

I have been on 10mg of lexapro for about 3 months now, I haven't had

any major problems apart from some stomach pains at the start. The

only thing I have really noticed I bruise very easily. I always seem

to be black and blue even though I don't remember hurting myself. Has

anbody else noticed this?

The only other thing is that my short term memory

Thanks,

Fi

[Guest guest]

Yes I have bruising also. I have two marks on my arm and one on my

leg and I have no idea how they got there.

> Hi all!

>

> I have been on 10mg of lexapro for about 3 months now, I haven't

had

> any major problems apart from some stomach pains at the start. The

> only thing I have really noticed I bruise very easily. I always

seem

> to be black and blue even though I don't remember hurting myself.

Has

> anbody else noticed this?

>

> The only other thing is that my short term memory

>

> Thanks,

>

> Fi

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Jackie,

I just got back from my monthly Dr. Appointment. I moved it forward because

of bruising. I actually got bruises on my fingertips. I was working and felt

a kind of numbness and stinging at the same time, looked and the inside tips

of my fingers looked like grapes?? I KNOW I did not hit or lift anything. I

have been having this a lot, first pain on a joint, and then a bruise. The

Dr. said my bloodwork (had it done Saturday) was fine, but that I should realize

that my skin is an organ and that I have a connective tissue disease, and

some of this is just from that??BUT, he did say anytime I have bruising that is

unusual; sore throat; fever, and feel more ill than normal, I am to call him

immediately and have a STAT blood test, just to be sure it is nothing else.

Sometimes people make rude comments, I just tell them they should see the other

guy!

Take Care,

Carol M.

[Guest guest]

Thanks for e-mailing back about the bruising. I'll have to remember your come

back to the comments! I go to my rheumy this morning, so I guess we'll see what

my bloodwork looks like. Thanks for the info.......it made me feel better......I

was really beginning to worry.

Jackie

[Guest guest]

Jackie,

My doc said people with PA bruise easily. I am covered in bruises all the time!

I am also very fair skinned so they look even worse.

I get comments about my doctor being a " quack " because he can't " fix me " .

Are you sure we aren't married to the same man?!!! My husband has said the

exact same thing! He hates doctors and thinks they are all full of BS. He says

they never help me. I have had trouble with getting my spouse to understand the

PA thing too (read the archives). That all this pain isn't in my head. He

doesn't understand why I can't work full time, etc. He thinks I am on a

ridiculous amount of medications and doesn't understand why I have to take them

and why I continue to take them when they don't help me. He thinks taking all

of these medications actually make me sicker! My husband never gets sick and

when he does he won't even take aspirin! He doesn't understand why I don't get

well. He doesn't understand the concept of chronic. I don't think he can

fathom the idea that I won't ever be completely well again. I just let it go

and don't talk to him about me being sick anymore. It's easier that way. We

get along better this way. Sure it would be great if he was supportive in my

disease (he is in every other way) but I guess that's his weird way of coping

with it.

Email me at leslieiansa@... if you want to further discuss this.

hugs,

[Guest guest]

<<He thinks I am on a ridiculous amount of medications and doesn't

understand why I have to take them and why I continue to take them

when they don't help me. He thinks taking all of these medications

actually make me sicker! My husband never gets sick and when he does

he won't even take aspirin!>>

Hi Jackie & ,

Here's my point of view: I am a person with PA & P, I know what it

feels like to have constant pain and the frustrations of trying

different meds to try and make it go away. The disease we share can

be deceiving. We may look " fine " , but can barely move. Pain is not

something that you see like chicken pox or measles.

But, I agree with your husbands. I tried many different meds before I

found what worked for me, MTX. I can't understand why a person would

continue to take lots of different drugs (some potentially harmful),

while not getting relief. And I do believe that taking the " wrong "

meds or even meds that don't work is harmful and can make you

worse. Maybe I am just one of the Lucky ones that, tried a bunch of

drugs, & found one that works for me.

Good Luck, Stay Well

[Guest guest]

Ester, I have constant reddish bruises on my arms. I bruise even when they put hospital tape on after blood work, and when I had my EKG I got huge red bruises where the stickems that hold the leads were. I have read in two books about Hepatitis C that bruising can be a symptom of HCV. I have Stage 4 cirrhosis so that kinda goes along with what Dave said. Maybe I'll start taking Vitamin K, I'm taking practically every other vitamin and herb in the world!

C

[ ] bruising

BruisingCirrhosis can lead to a deficiency in vitamin K. This can lead to easy bruising. If you are experiencing easy bruising, tell your health care provider because this symptom can often be reversed with appropriate treatment.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/21/03 9:38:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,

dcoker@... writes:

<< Does anyone have trouble with bruising with the Enbrel shots? My

Dr. talked to specifically about it and what to do and I think I'm

doing the right thing but I'm still have a small area that bruises.

Any suggestions before I call the Dr?

Debbie

>>

In order to NOT bruise I DO NOT give shots in my leg... no matter what I try

I end up bruising there. I ONLY give shots in my tummy, and I ice it for 10-15

minutes before and after the shot. Every once in a while I get a nasty

bruise, but most of the time it's works well!

[Guest guest]

Dear Chef,

Again, you are what I would recommend for bruising. Are you getting

enough bioflavanoids in with the vit. C? Like maybe try 500 mgs. a

day to see if that helps; you can buy it separately too.

Stress would also interfere with your ability to absorb nutrients, in

addition to the candida - lo? The two together do not promote

assimilation, etc.

Hove I mentioned how cayenne pepper has aspirin-type properties and

it may not be good to have. I think I posted something earlier about

it. I know how you love it, but maybe check into it and see what you

think.

Are you getting enough cal/mag, especially magnesium, and also zinc

may be a factor in bruising.

Again, it could be going backwards through illnesses, injuries, etc.

too.

The best my friend,

Bee

> i'm also still getting bruises on my legs and arms. i have had this

> problem for as long as i can remember.

>

> i take vitamin c with bioflavanoids every day, good b complex, eat

> lemon (more vit c), eat dark green leafys, good fats, i love

cayenne

> pepper and usually eat it with at least two out of three meals per

> day.

>

> i'm sure its paritally stress related. these past couple of weeks

> have been higher on stress level than normal (seems to be going

> around...). could it be hormonally related too? certain times of

the

> month maybe worse for potential to bruise?

>

> i'm always researching what causes and prevents bruising, but have

> never found good relief.

>

> help?

>

> thanks

[Guest guest]

> Dear Chef,

>

> Again, you are what I would recommend for bruising. Are you getting

> enough bioflavanoids in with the vit. C? Like maybe try 500 mgs. a

> day to see if that helps; you can buy it separately too.

>

> Stress would also interfere with your ability to absorb nutrients, in

> addition to the candida - lo? The two together do not promote

> assimilation, etc.

>

> Hove I mentioned how cayenne pepper has aspirin-type properties and

> it may not be good to have. I think I posted something earlier about

> it. I know how you love it, but maybe check into it and see what you

> think.

>

> Are you getting enough cal/mag, especially magnesium, and also zinc

> may be a factor in bruising.

>

> Again, it could be going backwards through illnesses, injuries, etc.

> too.

>

> The best my friend,

> Bee

Homeopathic Arnica can help too. It is known for healing even 20 year old

injuries, good for bruises including a fresh bump that hasn¹t colored yet.

--

, mom to

Harriet 12.15.99

Crispin 01.25.02

heatherette@...

[Guest guest]

Hey Aj, My daughter meaghan was the exact same way a few weeks back. I asked

the ped. and he called the rheumy and he said that it is common in kids with

JRA. Something to do with there immunity level(the doctor had some big medical

term to explain), but it boiled down to the immunity and I was told do not worry

unless they do not fade after a few weeks or become extremely sore.

Bridget

Bruising

Hi all.....

I have a question............Holly has a lot of bruises, and i am not

saying she didn't bump them, but the kiddo has over 20 on her legs right

now..........some pretty big.............when do you start (or stop)

worrying??...........please tell me to sit down shut up and stop worrying so

much!!!!!

Aj

[Guest guest]

n,

use to bruise bad when she was younger. The Doctor even commented

That must be a Tomboy. lolol. The bruises look worse than they are. If

your concerned call the doctor. still bruises off anf on and she say's

Mom I didn't bump myself. I think It's the Immune system Could be Medication

as well. Since some of the meds do have the side effect of bruiseing. Aspirin

and Ibuprofen will cause it as well. Also low platelet count will cause it

too. All in All girls will be girls. Some are just rougher than boys lolol. If

the bruises don't go away in a week or they become bigger call the doctor.

's bruises first are greenish in color then purple then the faded look.

Dress her in style colors to match. I am joking on that. I told she

needed to match and she said no I just dont like those colors lololol

Have a good weekend,

Robbin

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the input Bridget, it is so hard sometimes, knowing these things

aren't quite the way they should be.....but yet okay for now.

Aj

[Guest guest]

AJ,

I know s a boy but he has Holly beat.His teacher even made the comment

that he looks like he wrecked a go kart going 100.I know has bumped

something also but I still believe these kids bruise easier then others.

I have asked this question several times and will bring it up again

Monday.Dr.Lovell told me as long as they are mostly from the kness down and

elbows down

it's all right,those are the areas kids bump the most.He was more concerned

with lots of bruising on the trunk area.

I wouldn't worry about it but bring it up the next time you se a dr.

Love and hugs

Becki and 6 systemic

[Guest guest]

--Hi AJ,

Aundrea is in the same boat as Holly. Around 15-20 bruises mostly

on her thighs. I checked them out prior to bedtime and she woke up

the next morning with new ones, so I am pretty certain that they

aren't induced from bumping something.

She had this problem last summer too. I am getting her labs picked

up on Monday, so I will see if anything is going on there.

We have our rheumy appointment on Tuesday along with derm and opth.

I am definately going to inquire about the bruises and I will let

you know what I find out.

As far as meds, we havent had any real change with them in several

months. (Still on Plq, and Mtx. inj.)

Has Holly ever had the bruising problem before?

(Aundrea 9 systemic)

- In , ajaomom@a... wrote:

> Hi all.....

> I have a question............Holly has a lot of bruises, and i

am not

> saying she didn't bump them, but the kiddo has over 20 on her

legs right

> now..........some pretty big.............when do you start (or

stop)

> worrying??...........please tell me to sit down shut up and stop

worrying so much!!!!!

>

> Aj

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jumping in a bit late on this, but when was on high doses of

Celebrex (800 mgs a day) he bruised a lot and they took awhile to heal.

We were told it was because of the meds. Now that he is off, he does not

bruise like that anymore. I would check with the dr to be sure. Also

some kids just bruise easy - like my oldest dd. The ped said it looked

like someone took a baseball bat to her shins when she was small. She

still bruises easy, and she has no immune system problems. Good luck,

Michele ( 17, pauci & spondy)

Bruising

Hi all.....

I have a question............Holly has a lot of bruises, and i am

not

saying she didn't bump them, but the kiddo has over 20 on her legs

right

now..........some pretty big.............when do you start (or stop)

worrying??...........please tell me to sit down shut up and stop

worrying so much!!!!!

Aj