Bruising

[Nina1824]

Is there a link with medication and bruising very easily, or is it an age thing? I only have to give myself a light knock and a bruise appears. Thank you

[Patsy164]

Hi Nina I bruise easily more so since I’ve got older and have been taking steroids. Usually after taking them I am covered with bruises that and being very clumsy. My friend calls me Calamity Jane. 😂

[Nina1824 in reply to Patsy164]

Thank you for your reply, best you stay off of horses! Lol 😆

[Patsy164 in reply to Nina1824]

🤣🤣🤣

[Spacecat1]

I'm am a copd sufferer have inhalers and steroids over the last few years slightest bang and it develops into a lump and is tender dosent help that my legs swell up due to water retention spoke to my consultant last year and he wasnt to worried about it.

I also have red blotches that pop up on my arms then slowly disappear so weird. Had blood tests to check things and all clear they are putting it down to age and medication

[Vanner in reply to Spacecat1]

Hi Nina. Certain medications do lead to easy bruising, especially with aspirin which I take together with inhalers and occasionally steroids for bronchiectasis and asthma. The slightest pressure on my skin causes a bruise, and my arms and legs are always covered with them. When I have bloods taken my arm always bruises with the imprints of the nurse's fingers. My skin has also become very thin, and tears easily. At the moment I have 2 plasters on my arm because my skin burst open as I levered myself up on the arms of my computer chair.

[Nina1824 in reply to Vanner]

Thank you for your advice

[Nina1824 in reply to Spacecat1]

Thank you for the reassurance

[Cade1]

As everyone has said there is a link with steroids & bruising. BUT there is also evidence that bruising increases with age. So I would take your pick x

[Nina1824 in reply to Cade1]

A bit of both then! Thank you!

[tomc]

COPD/EMPHYSEMA /BRONCHIECTASIS ...

When I shave, I have red blotches come up some very large areas.

When I walk too far the veins in my leg sticks up protruding in bumps in my trousers, I aint had a haircut for months, thinking about booking for a perm.

And Aunti pat has changed her name....... you think you got problems? you haven't it is almost certainly Meds and AGE... 21 is a difficult age.. Stay well and enjoy life.

[Nina1824 in reply to tomc]

😂 Thank you tomc, not sure how to help you! 🥴

[tomc in reply to Nina1824]

Stop worrying ENJOY LIFE and stay young at heart.

[Nina1824 in reply to tomc]

Always!

[tomc]

PS, I'm a lost cause, or so my friends say

[Nina1824 in reply to tomc]

Can’t be too bad if your friends are still talking to you lol!

[tomc in reply to Nina1824]

Only talking cause I may owe them money....Just wait till I win the lottery ..

[Nina1824 in reply to tomc]

Hmmmm...... quiet a character! Lol

[peege]

if you write bruising in the search box or look at the 'related posts' on this page you will see dozens of posts and replies about this very subject Nina1824 - my replies amongst them!

[Nina1824 in reply to peege]

Thank you

[peege in reply to Nina1824]

I had massive bruising from the steroids in inhalers long before I began to age, also thinning skin. It did improve a lot when my inhaler was changed to Fostair a few years ago. A respiratory nurse once told me that it was impossible for inhalers to cause bruising and thinning of skin - stupid ignorant woman - most medics would agree that its totally possible. I do pity people who have to take oral steroids as well. Wearing tubigrip on my arms when gardening is a great protection. X

[Nina1824 in reply to peege]

Thank you peege

[Bkin]

Can be both (medication and part of the aging process) Cardiac maintenance dose of asprin caused me excessive bruising as well, had to stop taking that.

[Nina1824]

Thank you

[Jaybird19]

Do you know i try to find out about ageing and there is no information. Thete are books for teen agers about changing body but not for oldIes. I am sure i worry about things that turn out to be ageing and normal , but what about other s that should be investigated? I bruise too and they just appear, but i am on blood thinners . The steroid inhalers didnt cause this but the combination is probably too much .

[Nina1824 in reply to Jaybird19]

Thank you for your reply

[Hacienda]

Hi Hun, My Consultant told me very early(Years ago) on that to expect Bruising from the Steroid intake, ie: Prednisolone, Salbutamol, even Ventolin , So it is a combination along with aging but, we wouldn't be aging except for all the Meds, Its a Vicious Circle. Eating a Tub of hard Ice Cream and having to dig in with a spoon gave me a huge Blood Blister in between my Thumb and forefinger, that is now a Huge Bruise. all the other bruises I just live with.

So I can Breathe, and have Bruises. That's our Lives with Medication Side Affects. Stay Well & safe. C. XXX

[Nina1824 in reply to Hacienda]

Small price to pay I guess, thank you x. Look after yourself

[Karenanne61]

I am fair and have always bruised easily. Its because I'm fairy princess but was swapped at birth! 😂 My Mom was concerned I had leukaemia as a child because of the bruises. Now, being poorly and 61 I'm like the princess and the pea!

[Nina1824 in reply to Karenanne61]

😂 thank you Karenanne , p.s. fairies live forever!

[Karenanne61 in reply to Nina1824]

Yay!!!👸🧚‍♀️

[Mavary]

I’m on a steroid inhaler and I’m always covered in bruises. My Son has given me some long arm protectors for when I do my housework which this week because it’s so warm I didn’t put on. So I’ve got some lovely bruises up my arms. I just rubbed my leg on the chair and I have a big bruise going down my shin. It’s annoying but it just happens so I’m afraid I have to put up with it. I’ve had tests done by the Dr but nothing was found. It always pays to check it out when things get back more normal. That’s if it ever does.

[Nina1824 in reply to Mavary]

I know what you mean, thank you

[Ladyindistress79]

I am also on an inhaler with steroids in it. I am now used to bruises appearing from nowhere.

[Joy123]

One word ..... STEROIDS.