Increased bruising

[kaninag 35]

Ive been banded since January 2008 and have done well as far as having hardly any probs.

The past few months I have noticed that I keep bruises. They're small and I usually have about 3-4 at a time. I havent been without bruises for a few months. I keep them on my arms and thighs. Just wondering if anyone else had this going on.

I'm not on any oral NSAIDS and I dont take A daily Aspirin or anything like that.

Thanks

[divatude101 0]

Perhaps you should scheule an appointment with your primary care physician and discuss this with her/him. Your physician would probably run some blood test, coagulation labs for example. Your doctor will give you the best answer.

[kaninag 35]

yeah I knew I needed to do that just didnt wnat to. I spend enough time arounds docs (i'm a nurse)

Just was wondering if anybody else had this going on and what was up.

Thanks!

[WaistBand 0]

Between now and the time you get in with your doctor, tracking your intake on a site such as Fitday can give you a good idea whether you're getting adequate Vitamin C and Vitamin K--both affect blood coagulation/bruising, and bumping up their intake can be helpful.

[AAA022414 13]

i bruise alot too now...i've had all of my Vitamin levels checked numerous times and everythings is always "normal"

i couldn't even tell you where half of my bruises come from...you would think i would remember some of them, expecially when they're large and colorful!

i've stopped worrying...my docs don't seem too concerned since everything is normal and usually they don't even hurt???

[kaninag 35]

mine are always small and they dont hurt either and its mostly my arms. I have gotten a couple on my thighs but generally its the underside of my arm and I dont even knoe they're there until someone asks what Ive been doing to get so bruised up.

[AAA022414 13]

people ask me all the time too =) i must lead a secret life in the middle of the night that even i don't know about!