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Henderson, NC

So i have started to notice that the bruises that i get out of no where are starting to be bigger than before. Ill just have big bruises popping up out of no where that dont hurt so i wont see them until i take a shower. Then there are these little red spots that pop up either on my legs, feet, or arms and it looks like somebody took a red marker and just marked a spot. I can only upload one pic and its of the bruise because it doesnt really look like a bruise to me and ive noticed a vein… read more

August 23, 2019
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Many meds cause this to happen- The Red spots are Petechia. The bruising is likely not a clot unless the area is red, swollen and hot. Typically a bruise won't present on a clot, only pain with redness, swelling and heat. Always check out a concern with your doc. Also make sure you're getting enough Vitamin C to build stronger vessel and capillary walls. Hope this helps😘

August 23, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had to change meds multiple times due to bruising. I wouldn't even have to bump into something. They just randomly would surface and I would also wake up, take a shower and be shocked! I also get red spots but they look more like some one attacked me with a safety pin or needle on my upper arms, abdomen and chest. I was informed they're Lupus related.

August 23, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Same thing happens to me constantly and another thing is sometimes I can feel a bruise coming before it shows itself on my skin. That freaks me out alot

August 27, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I get many bruises also. I was told since I take a bloodthinner it was normal but you should still get that checked out to be sure

August 23, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I just saw this, sorry! I get bruises out of nowhere as well. I take blood thinners, plaquenil and steroids. That's what they told me they're from. But, get it checked out!!! I had a blood clot, thought it was one of my mystery bruises and almost lost my foot!!

August 24, 2019

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