Bruising like crazy

WildIris · September 12, 2010

I know I need to talk to my doctor about this one, and I will--I'm scheduled for an appointment on September 17. No point in calling about it--they need to see this, and I've had bloodwork done that they'll have the results of by the appointment, so they can see if I'm anemic, or low Iron, or whatever. But I was wondering if anyone else has had problems with bruising?

Mine is taking place mostly on my forearms and lower legs. Most of them I'm not even aware of until they turn greenish-yellow, because they don't hurt. But, I'm almost nine weeks post-op, and the site where they had the IV on my right forearm is STILL bruised.

And if I do run into something--doorframe, edge of bed, a wall (seriously)--I bruise up far more than I think is reasonable for the force of impact. I went to a farmers market on Friday, and carried around several heavy bags of produce; now I've got bruises emerging from the places where bags were hanging from my arms.

I'm really crossing my fingers I don't have to take any more iron supplements. That stuff is SO foul. I'd take infusions any day over that. Needles are easy. I'm still having issues swallowing large pills.< /span>

Maddie · September 12, 2010

Have you been taking a blood thinner since surgery?

WildIris · September 12, 2010

Have you been taking a blood thinner since surgery?

Nope. Didn't take one before, either, except for a small dose (81mg) of aspirin daily. But I stopped taking that clear back in May. They gave me Coumadin (which I always jokingly refer to as 'rat poison derivative') the day of surgery, but none since.

Maddie · September 13, 2010

I wish I had an answer for you. :thumbup: I'm glad you got your blood work done and are seeing the doc soon. Wishing you the best.

Weigh8nomor · September 14, 2010

It might be best to give your dr's office a call. I was told bruising in legs might be a sign of concern...(possible clotting concern). One little call will put your mind at ease. Don't worry about bugging them...I'm sure they are used to it...then you can rest easy. Hope I wasn't alarming...but I specifically remember them telling me to look for bruises in my legs. Please let us know what they say. The best to you!