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serenity1662

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unexplained bruising
Posted: 04-24-08 13:19pm

Hello, I am 46 years old with fibromyalgia. I am having some serious problems with bruising? I am not sure where this is supposed to be posted. Whenever I use my arms/hands i.e. chopping food/veggies, nothing strenuous, I end up with black and blue marks from the top of my wrists to about an inch below my elbow on both arms. They have not been hit, bumped or crushed. If I basically do nothing for a few days they go away, but as soon as I do anything even just replanting a plant, the bruises appear. Any thoughts?
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Posted: 04-26-08 00:02am

Im hoping some of the girls can come and help you. id suggest talking to mominashoe about ITP---she had it as a child and i think that she can help you with this--good luck--and if you need any thing let me know
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serenity1662

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Posted: 04-26-08 00:07am

Thank you, It is getting worse, I am going to call the doc on monday and see what he says, I have not been on any new meds, nothing in my routine has changed. and today it was worse with just sweeping the floor. I bumped my arm today, it bled only for aminute and then clotted really quick. did not even run down my arm or anything.
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Posted: 04-26-08 00:10am

ok well if its really bad dont hesitate to get in sooner. the doc should have an emergency number listed on his answering maching. let me know how it goes. and keep me updated and if you need anyting let me know
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serenity1662

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Posted: 04-26-08 00:14am

thank you at first I thought this was just a waste of time, thank y ou for answering
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Posted: 04-26-08 18:00pm

no p roblem----sometimes it takes a while for someone to respond----its been quiet the past couple of days----in the forums i mod i try to get to every new post every day----im just on vacation right now and im on rather sporadically---if you need anything dont hesitate to pop me a pm ok?
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serenity1662

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Posted: 04-26-08 21:13pm

thanks, I did talk to my aunt today, she has a condition where they have to take a pint of blood every three weeks, because she has too much iron, but she said she did not have any symptoms and the only reason she bruises is she is on Coumadin and she is a diabetic. (she is in her early 70's)
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Posted: 04-27-08 00:47am

perhaps this is a genetic condition. i think that if you try to limit your iron perhaps it will be ok---but if its from buildup in your system i dont think that would help.---you arent on coumadin so i dont think that is your problem. do get in to the doctors. the sooner you find out what it is the sooner you can treat it and be better ok?
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Posted: 04-27-08 00:50am

I will, I am going to call on Monday for an early appt. I am schedule to go in on the 5th. But with this I am going to try and get in early
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Posted: 04-27-08 00:54am

good--if they give you any flack be persistant and say that you need to get in today.
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