Bruise

[LouLamb]

Yesterday I did a bit of one knee kneeling to get things done . This was for short times through out the day . I got a bruise straight away on my left knee when I got home and my right knee was red . I don't think its normal for that to happen so fast .

[AgedCrone]

Just put some ice on it LouLamb....keep an eye on it .& don't do any more kneeling.

[LouLamb in reply to AgedCrone]

Kneeling is apart of the job really .

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to LouLamb]

Are you able to get a gel pad or cushion to kneel on to help protect your knees?

[LouLamb in reply to Paul_Howard]

I might have to look into it

[AgedCrone in reply to LouLamb]

What job do you do that requires kneeling LL?

[LouLamb in reply to AgedCrone]

I work with disable children so a lot of moving and handling

[Wendy39 in reply to LouLamb]

I know what you mean. Being a Teaching Assistant I was constantly either kneeling or bending down over desks to talk to children at their level. It's more physically demanding than people think. I was constantly aching with the demands of the job, on your feet all day. X

[AgedCrone]

Just take care then....a very rewarding job LL,

[LouLamb in reply to AgedCrone]

I've made an appointment for doctors next Monday just to talk to her and see why the bruises come so easily

[JenniferW in reply to LouLamb]

Hi Lou lamb

Are you on methotrexate? Bruising is one of the umpteen possible side effects - something I found out after dental surgery left me looking like a prize boxer, the dentist was horrified!

Best Wishes

Jenny

[LouLamb in reply to JenniferW]

No I'm on hydroxy

[Jacquie3242 in reply to LouLamb]

Are you on prednisolone and/or aspirin. I'm on both and constantly have bruises - it needs very little pressure to cause a bruise on me.

[LouLamb in reply to Jacquie3242]

No only hydroxy and naproxen

[4373 in reply to LouLamb]

You are setting yourself up for a medical freight train? Why not try a kneeling pad?

[alija1001]

Does not matter if someone just holds my arm a bit too tight and I am bruised. Went on holiday and sat in a slatted chair for 1 1/2 next day I had a bruise the shape of the gap. You can get cream from the doctors to bring the bruise out quicker.

[LouLamb in reply to alija1001]

Ok thanks

[CRYSTAL11 in reply to LouLamb]

Have you tried arnica cream it's a good one I use it all the time as I bruise so easily. You can pick it up at the chemist. It soothes and clears it in half the time xx

[LouLamb in reply to CRYSTAL11]

I'll have a look never heard of it before x

[4373 in reply to alija1001]

Yikes!