Mystery Bruises

[Marimaru 7]

Easy bruising, and bruises that last for a long time can be a sign of anemia, which is often caused by low Iron levels. My iron is one point lower than they like it to be, and my doc wants me to start taking extra iron. My legs have bruises all over them, but I would think bruises in specific places might have a different cause..

[faybie 0]

I have over 200 dime sized bruises all over my legs. Two more clusters of 50 bruises showed up this morning "Christmas Day". I am a bit freaked and have been trying to decide if I should go to the emergency room today. I have not been taking my Vitamin, nor do I take any other vitamin/minerals. =(

[DomincanGirl 0]

Faybie ,

not sure why but that scares me.. I think you should go get it checked just to be safe.

I think it is just you may be anemic , or maybe because not taking any vitamins.. but it still has me concerned for you.

I f I were you I would get it checked immediatly .

[transformer 1]

I would definitely talk to your doctor. I'm taking two chewable multi-vitamins and Biotin daily. I haven't added any additional Iron, but now I'm wondering if I should. I'll be interested to hear what your doctor has to say!

[faybie 0]

I didn't go to the dr. today, because I just had blood work done at my Oncologist Dec. 13th and nothing was out of the ordinary, it does everything from platelets to Vitamin K. I took two Multivitamins yesterday and drank 2 glasses of OJ, plus had no carbs, all veggies and Protein. My bruises were more healed today than the first one I spotted 2 weeks ago. I also took pictures. If I have new ones I will go immediately to the dr., however for now I think it is vitamin and Iron deficiency. My father-in-law who is a Dr. thinks it is a Vitamin C deficiency, kinda like scurvy, LOL! I knew I should be taking my Vitamins but wasn't seriously doing so, now I know I shouldn't ever skip. I learned my lesson. Thanks guys for the support, I promise I won't ever skip again.