craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Jun 12, 2016 10:11:33 GMT
I bruise really, really easily because I have a low platelet count. So easily that I don't even notice at the time until I develop a humongous bruise and have to figure out where it came from.
If I don't know at the time I can't put ice on it. What can I do to make them go away?
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 12, 2016 10:15:57 GMT
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Jun 12, 2016 10:18:46 GMT
Thanks I'll check those out.
They don't actually hurt, but they are all up my arms and I look like I've been beaten up. Fed up with the stares - and so is DH, lol.
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anniebygaslight
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jun 12, 2016 10:26:06 GMT
Arnica cream.
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Post by christine58 on Jun 12, 2016 10:26:31 GMT
Arnica cream
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jun 12, 2016 11:51:03 GMT
arnica
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Post by baslp on Jun 12, 2016 12:49:41 GMT
Another recommendation for Arnica. I also take the pill form after I have surgery,. A plastic surgeon suggested that I take it.
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Post by jenis40 on Jun 12, 2016 15:32:05 GMT
I also have low platelets and my doctor recommended NOT using Arnica cream as it can interact with blood thinners. My understanding is that Arnica causes then blood not to clot which is already an issue if you have low platelets.
It sucks. Mine are mostly on my legs and makes wearing shorts difficult. If it's really hot I just say screw it and wear them anyway.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Jun 12, 2016 19:19:58 GMT
Where can you buy this? I have trouble making it through doorways and bumping into furniture. My arms look dreadful now. I catch the handle with my skin all the time. It is so frustrating.
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Post by anniefb on Jun 12, 2016 20:54:48 GMT
I use Hirodoid cream. But if you have a medical condition which affects coagulation, I wouldn't take anything without checking with your dr.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Jun 12, 2016 21:46:44 GMT
 But yes, check with your GP first.
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craftykitten
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Post by craftykitten on Jun 12, 2016 22:10:41 GMT
Good point...thanks all. I'll put a call in to my GP.
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Post by meridon on Jun 13, 2016 19:14:33 GMT
Pineapple and pineapple juice helps with bruising, but I don't know if it might affect blood thinner, so again, ask your doctor.
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Post by Judie in Oz on Jun 13, 2016 20:31:29 GMT
I use Hirodoid cream. But if you have a medical condition which affects coagulation, I wouldn't take anything without checking with your dr. I don't think they get that in the US. I think it's only an Australia/NZ cream. My recommendation, that would be available there, is arnica cream. |
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Post by anniefb on Jun 13, 2016 21:49:35 GMT
I use Hirodoid cream. But if you have a medical condition which affects coagulation, I wouldn't take anything without checking with your dr. I don't think they get that in the US. I think it's only an Australia/NZ cream. My recommendation, that would be available there, is arnica cream. Interesting - never knew that. It's a great cream! |
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Post by scrapulous on Jun 14, 2016 5:31:31 GMT
Solle Flex AC cream by Solle Naturals. It has arnica and calendula and aloe.
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But yes, check with your GP first.
