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Does Anyone Else Notice That They Brise Much Easier Since Their Fibromyalgia Diagnosis?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Spokane, WA

I NEVER, and I mean NEVER used to bruise before. Unless I slid into home and hit my shin or played soccer without shinguards....I never ever used to bruise! Now, I'm bruising like crazy. I get bruises from the tiny acupuncture needles and from trigger point release massage.

July 19, 2015 (edited)
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Members shared widespread experiences of bruising much more easily since developing fibromyalgia, with many finding mysterious bruises on... Read more

Members shared widespread experiences of bruising much more easily since developing fibromyalgia, with many finding mysterious bruises on their arms, legs, and even palms without remembering any impact. Several members noted that while some medications like prednisone and aspirin can contribute to bruising, a rheumatologist confirmed that research shows easy bruising is a direct symptom of fibromyalgia itself, not just a medication side effect. Practical suggestions included adding vitamin C with rose hips to strengthen blood vessel walls, and many expressed relief in learning this frustrating symptom is common and not their imagination.

A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member add the supplement Vit C with Rose Hips to your meds. It is water soluble so your body will dispose of what it does not need. The Vit c & Rose hips strengthen the blood vessel walls so you will not bruise as easily. Go to a vitamin store to get the Vit C, you want a non-synthetic version, 1000mg should do you good.

July 19, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member I have had so many positive benefits to acupuncture! Better pain, less inflammation, better digestion, less anxiety (or none), better mood.

July 19, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I bruise easily and don't know how most of the time. I think it's more due to meds than fibro.

July 20, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have noticed that I bruise very easily too

July 20, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I also bruise a lot more than ever before!

July 20, 2015

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