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mysterious "bruising" - Limited OT

5,257 3,968 October 30, 2010 at 10:50 AM in Chat
over the last 2 weeks i've developed many "bruises" and i have no idea where they came from. i haven't taken any falls, bumped into anything...nothing like that. what is weird is that you can't actually tell there's a bruise there - there is no discoloration of the skin. but when i touch that spot it hurts like it is a bruise.

there are "bruises" on one of my calves, both my knees, my left hip, my left butt cheek, my right upper arm, part of my right shoulder (on my back) and one or two places on my right breast. Ermm

it's very weird, and it's actually really bothering me. i've got all sorts of weird ailments running through my head right now. i promise that i have not taken a fall or a random roll down a big hill lately. this whole thing started about two weeks ago with my knees and has just gone from there.

diagnose me Lounge.

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10-30-2010 at 03:49 PM.
10-30-2010 at 03:49 PM.
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rough sex? Big Grin
LOL......I'm sure it was!Big Grin
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AbbyGabby
10-30-2010 at 04:17 PM.
10-30-2010 at 04:17 PM.
Haha I can't MQ on my phone so here goes.

Alien abduction would farking Rock. I almost never take aspirin (or any other pain reliever) because I hate taking medication. If it were rough sex, there would likely be soreness/pain in other areas Evil.
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Gray.
10-30-2010 at 04:24 PM.
10-30-2010 at 04:24 PM.
You know what's weird? I had this exact same question I almost posted earlier today except my bruises are visible and they don't hurt. They're in one area, which is the outside of the thigh on my right leg. It's like something hit me repeatedly in an area about the size of my hand. There's lots of them, all about the size of a quarter. They don't hurt and I don't have a clue as to how I got them, but it's happened twice this month, so I have to be doing something that hits me in that spot on my leg and bruises it, but doesn't hurt.

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10-30-2010 at 04:32 PM.
10-30-2010 at 04:32 PM.
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rough sex? Big Grin
laugh out loud
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10-30-2010 at 05:03 PM.
10-30-2010 at 05:03 PM.
Quote from Gray. :
You know what's weird? I had this exact same question I almost posted earlier today except my bruises are visible and they don't hurt. They're in one area, which is the outside of the thigh on my right leg. It's like something hit me repeatedly in an area about the size of my hand. There's lots of them, all about the size of a quarter. They don't hurt and I don't have a clue as to how I got them, but it's happened twice this month, so I have to be doing something that hits me in that spot on my leg and bruises it, but doesn't hurt.

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Do you work as an 'escort'? Is your name Caprice? Scratchhead
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VorlonFrog
10-30-2010 at 06:56 PM.
10-30-2010 at 06:56 PM.
A simple blood test will definitely tell you plenty, especially regarding anemia and vitamin deficiency. If you like fish, baked/broiled salmon is good for you in many ways. It may be as easy as a minor change in your diet and/or taking a daily multi-vitamin and/or mineral supplement. I really hope you stop hurting soon. Comfort
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10-30-2010 at 07:47 PM.
10-30-2010 at 07:47 PM.
Quote from Gray. :
You know what's weird? I had this exact same question I almost posted earlier today except my bruises are visible and they don't hurt. They're in one area, which is the outside of the thigh on my right leg. It's like something hit me repeatedly in an area about the size of my hand. There's lots of them, all about the size of a quarter. They don't hurt and I don't have a clue as to how I got them, but it's happened twice this month, so I have to be doing something that hits me in that spot on my leg and bruises it, but doesn't hurt.

Scratchchin
Perhaps from your cat not wanting to be fed/fighting you off...or you holding it with your legs trying to feed it??Scratchchin
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10-30-2010 at 07:48 PM.
10-30-2010 at 07:48 PM.
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10-30-2010 at 08:07 PM.
10-30-2010 at 08:07 PM.
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Tell him you got it from your girlfriend.
FTFY!nod

That would be MORE interesting laugh out loud
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tipsytopsy
10-30-2010 at 08:41 PM.
10-30-2010 at 08:41 PM.
You sure you've not hurt your finger? Because in that case it will pain wherever you touch on your body... upper shoulder, knee, elbow, etc Wink

On serious note, It may not be a big cause, it may be some vitamin thing which can be resolved by taking few pills.
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rosprncss
10-30-2010 at 08:47 PM.
10-30-2010 at 08:47 PM.
My cousin had similar symptoms and it was the onset of meningitis. Bruises, and lethargic like a cold coming on. That was dangerous cause she collapsed and paramedics had to break down the door when people got worried.

There is a condition called Idiopathic Thrombocytic Purpura, which could explain your symptoms or it could be any other platelet disorder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idio...ic_purpura

Are you on any new medications? Taking Ginkoba, Garlic, Asprin?, FIsh Oil? Has this ever happened before, do people in your family have similar things occur? On a whole, I say keep an eye on things till your appt monday. If you have a fever or other symptoms you wanna call and find out if you should come in earlier.

http://www.methodsofhealing.com/v...-bruising/

If it is not serious these vitamins help:
• B-12
• C
• K
• Folic acid
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handyguy
11-01-2010 at 03:07 PM.
11-01-2010 at 03:07 PM.
It's driving me nuts! They are sized anything from a small coin up to larger ones, but there is no discoloration to them, or hardness. They just feel like bruises (tender esp. when touched).
I get them mostly on my shins/calves, sometimes under my knees and a few times at the side of my ribs or on my hips.
And no, I am definately not knocking them into things because they seem to appear out of nowhere!

http://www.thelupussite.com/forum...-no-colour
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sparkle&shine
11-01-2010 at 04:12 PM.
11-01-2010 at 04:12 PM.
Aunt had this happen and it was lukemia. It could be something as mild as anemia but as bad a cancer so I would see your Dr.
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Schly
11-01-2010 at 04:20 PM.
11-01-2010 at 04:20 PM.
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No! It's NOT Lupus!



Iagree She should see her PCP.

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Although in this case, it may very well be Lupus. Get your platelet counts checked. And take some Iron pills to see if that helps.
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11-01-2010 at 04:26 PM.
11-01-2010 at 04:26 PM.
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Although in this case, it may very well be Lupus. Get your platelet counts checked. And take some Iron pills to see if that helps.
That would really suck
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