Bruises on forearms

[Bishop1]

Had a double bypass on 14 Dec 2020 and I get lots of bruises on my forearms. Spoke to my GP and he said it was from blood thinners which I need to stay on. Anyone else suffer from those. Very embarrassing in the summer. Thanks and keep well.

[DucatiGuy]

Hi Bishop1,I think your right this is a side effect of the the thinners. I have been on them since last September but to be honest only just noticed the bruising recently but I think this down to the dog jumping all over me.

Stay safe & well.

[Bishop1 in reply to DucatiGuy]

Thank you. Take care x x

[Hidden]

Yes, most people on blood thinners suffer with easy/bad bruising.

Aspirin, which most are also prescribed, will add to the effect.

But they are both essential drugs post heart op. The blood thinners for a year, normally. While aspirin is for life again, normally.

[Bishop1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Take care x x

[080311]

Hi,

Have to agree with Gaz_chops it’s the blood thinners, I only have to have a itch on my arm scratch it and look like I have hit a wall!

Best wishes Pauline

[Bishop1 in reply to 080311]

Thank you. Take care x x

[Barnessy61 in reply to Bishop1]

You are very welcome. You take care too xx

[Barnessy61]

Hi, I am having the same issue with bruising but I am getting them in other places too, even if I have an itch, I get a bruise from scratching & I have also been told it is the blood thinners, which I am on for another 11 months.

[Bishop1 in reply to Barnessy61]

Thank you. Take care x x

[Myrtledene]

Yes I'm on ticagrelor for a year u dont even have to knock yourself they just appear this is normal

[Bishop1 in reply to Myrtledene]

Thank you. Take care x

[cjbroon]

Yes, I was out playing golf one day and ever so slightly jarred my right arm. Thought nothing of it, but by the next day my forearm looked as if someone had hit me with a baseball bat. My GP had a look at it and after blood tests etc concluded it was down to the aspirin. Said its an unfortunate side effect. I've just accepted now that I'm going to bruise easily.

[Bishop1 in reply to cjbroon]

Thank you. Take care. Mine usually happen at night x x

[boxted]

Hi, Boxted, Yes I do ,same answer from GP.