Brusies

[Carolsos]

I am covered in brusies, not knowing how I get them! Massive bug brusies, I am on lefluomid, hdyro Humeria, but not on steroids. Does anyone else get brusies out of nowhere? I have loads on my legs and arm!

[Vonnie10]

I would soak to your gp. I’m not sure I’ve never used lef I don’t think. Had that many I’ve forgotten .

[KittyJ]

You shouldn’t get massive bruises from not doing anything I’d speak to your doctors and get them checked out.

[springcross]

I'm sorry to hear that Carol but I agree with Vonnie and Kitty, you really need to see your doctor. Good luck.

[Tangerine25]

I am sorry you have so many bruises, I hope you get blood work done soon to check your platelets and kidneys/liver function. Wishing you a quick recovery 💕

[sylvi]

I get them all the time and i only have to knock myself i get what looks like bruises. I have been told ot is due to my tissue skin caused by all the drugs i am on. xxxx

[Knip]

I wholeheartedly agree Carolsos, get them checked out! x

[Runrig01]

I do get them but I’m on long term steroids and clopidogrel which is an anti platelet, so know the cause of mine. I would see gp and get bloods done, as liver issues can cause bruising, so it would be worthwhile getting some bloods done

[Anniebl24]

I am on hydroxychloroquine and leflunomide and from time to time I get bruises, mostly on my legs, but some on arms too. This has only started since I started leflunomide. I have had bloods done and been checked for clotting issues etc and it draws a blank. My gut feel is that it is related to leflunomide.

[Deeb1764]

My GP said as been on high doses of steroids I can bruise easier and remember as you work in kitchens it can be lethal for well the hell did that bruise come from!

[Ferret18]

Yep!I’m on Leflunomide too - I can see a pattern here.

I’ve mentioned to rheumy nurse before but they weren’t that bothered!

Next time I speak with them I’m going to mention it again

[Deeb1764 in reply to Ferret18]

When I was on Lefluomide I had an increase in bruising and I was told by my RA nurse and checked on side effects on leaflet, that it was possible side effect with Lefluomide.

[Mmrr]

I'm rarely without a bruise somewhere on my body. I'm on leflunomide, toficitinib and prednisolone.Even a small knock results in a bruise.

[Deeb1764 in reply to Mmrr]

I am like this too. I feel like it is join the dots all over me

[Mmrr in reply to Deeb1764]

Lol

[Carolsos]

I have been lefluomid for about 5 years, but I never had brusies! It's only started recently, I think it's the Humeria and I will be speaking to my Ra consultant very soon. Thanks for all your replies. Take care.