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Stoke-on-Trent, UK

Does anyone find that they bruise easily with this condition

October 15, 2015
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Members connected over the shared experience of bruising easily with their condition, with many describing unexplained bruises appearing from... Read more

Members connected over the shared experience of bruising easily with their condition, with many describing unexplained bruises appearing from minimal contact or seemingly without any cause at all. Several members offered practical insights, including the link between iron deficiency anemia (which appears common in this community) and increased bruising, the recommendation to get iron levels checked, and the use of arnica gel to help bruises fade more quickly. A recurring theme was the relief of discovering others face the same struggle, reinforcing that members are not alone in these unexpected and often frustrating symptoms.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I do

October 16, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! I can barely touch something and bruise

October 15, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I do too, I have suffered from recurring iron deficiency aneamia, I notice on this site that quite a few of us have this, it can make you bruise easily, may be worth getting your iron levels checked.

October 15, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Of course. It's always a relief to hear others with similar struggles so you know you are not alone

October 15, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes all the time & sometimes unexplanably

October 15, 2015

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