Arnica advice

[Brokenheart19]

Hello all,

Wondered if anyone was using arnica cream/tablets for their bruising? I’m on the usual raft of medication following HA in May and also asthmatic. Am bruising like a peach mostly without any sensation. Have particular problem with chest, back of calves and backs of hands. Have used in the past but that was prior to my HA. Any thoughts would be welcome.

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[Rose54]

Hi

I have PMR as well so on long term steroid use

Covered in bruises and suffer from muscle pain if I overdo things

I find Arnica Gel helps with muscle pain not sure if it helps with bruising but it suppose to .

[seasider18 in reply to Rose54]

The cream is amazing in getting rid of bruising

[Brokenheart19 in reply to seasider18]

Thank you I will give it a go!

[seasider18 in reply to Brokenheart19]

My wife had a massive bruise on her upper arm that she casually mentioned to the doctor. He said it would take six weeks to clear. Arnica cream and tablets and it was gone within the week.

We used to go to a homeopathic pharmacy in Edinburgh. The cashier said that she had dropped the till on her foot. and a massive bruise came up. The owner gave her arnica tablets and smothered her foot in the cream and it was soon gone.

[Brokenheart19 in reply to seasider18]

Thank you am enroute to pharmacy for tablets and cream

[seasider18 in reply to Brokenheart19]

I hope that it quickly works for you.

[Clerkenweller]

I used arnica cream which helped in the recovery from bruises.

[Brokenheart19 in reply to Clerkenweller]

Thank you - I will try it

[Rosei]

I don't bother using anything, if I did, I would be constantly attending to my body. A slight touch and I am bruised, especially arms and legs, now it's winter I can keep covered up.

[Brokenheart19 in reply to Rosei]

Am going to give it a try

[HectorsDad]

I just live with the big bruises😁 I never feel anything, and only notice they have appeared when I look in the mirror.!

What puzzles me is how I get them ( I never notice the knock) and why no one ever comments when I look like I’ve been beaten up.

[Rose54 in reply to HectorsDad]

Same here thay just arrive in strange places

My Son always laughs and says hope people dont think I am abusing you .

[Brokenheart19 in reply to HectorsDad]

Thank you - my hands have been bad and my class always comment have I hurt myself! Bless them x

[Brokenheart19 in reply to HectorsDad]

I know what you mean about being beaten up!

[emjay18]

I use arnicare for almost all bruises, bashes, aches, strains and pains. It works quickly and well for me. My wife has tried it but but does not get anything like the benefits that I do.

[Brokenheart19 in reply to emjay18]

Am off to the pharmacy at lunch time!

[JoanyB]

I find arnica cream/gel works best if used on a bruise as soon as possible. Only problem is, as others have said, you often aren't aware of touching anything let alone hitting yourself hard! I think the instruction leaflet says it shouldn't be used on an open wound so best avoided if you have grazed yourself along with a bruise.

Just a warning. I looked it up when someone asked the same question on a completely different forum and the tablets are best not used as: "(although)There are no significant drug interactions when using topical forms of arnica, arnica (tablets) MAY increase the effect of anticoagulants and other drugs that increase the risk of bleeding when taken orally". Evidently the plant itself is toxic, although the homeopathic tablets contain a really really tiny amount!

[45sue]

I also use find Arnica gel or tincture helpful for bruises.

[Gladwyn in reply to 45sue]

Me too 😐