Brusing

[cba84]

Been to the drs today regarding easy/excessive bruising. They’ve said it’s linked to my psoriatic arthritis. Anyone else suffer from this?

[Deniseelk]

Yes, I first noticed it on the day I was given a depo-medrone steroid shot for RA. I would bruise easily and the bruise would remain for many months. I would bruise without remembering any knock or accident happening. This continued for possibly a couple of years throughout taking Prednisolone, Hydroxychloroquine and Methotrexate but has certainly eased off a lot since my inflammation is far better controlled. It is another added frustration often meaning you have to make careful choices on what to wear so that you can “ hide” the bruises. Best of luck and I hope it eases, as mine has. If you are particularly worried speak to your specialist in case there is something else going on.

[deniseinmilden]

Be aware that bruising easily can also be a sign of vitamin and mineral deficiencies, particularly iron and B12 and folate (B9).

[Badbessie]

Hi, my wife as psoriatic arthritis. Yes she does get bruises. The cause however can be for a number reasons mainly around the various treatments given. However it is poor practice to make a statement of cause without ruling out other causes such as deficiencies. If the bruises are a problem then go back and ask him to eliminate other causes.