EFFECTS OF STEROIDS

[yos72]

Thanks to all those who gave advice on coping with the bruising caused by Pred. I hate those bruises on my arms particularly and it's going to be a while before I get down to low doses. Im going to order some Double Base cream and get coconut oil as well!

[Annodomini]

You can find a tub of coconut oil in Aldi, if there's one near you. It's on the same shelf as the cooking oils.

[piglette]

I seem to be covered with bruises today, I have just been swimming and was counting them when I got to the end of the pool. Thankfully the purpura seems to have calmed down, I count those too. What a lonely life I lead.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to piglette]

Lonely or lovely? Was it you said the "rashes" meant you had plenty of room at the pool? Someone did...

[piglette in reply to PMRpro]

Yes that's right everyone gives me a wide birth. I have had to change swimming pools as my normal one is being refurbished and the new one is a bit dark, so it may not work so well. I have only been three times. People seem a lot lazier at this one though and only do a couple of lengths. On the other hand perhaps it is working in spite of the murky lighting!

[karools16]

Arnica is also good for bruising. Not only Pred that gives bruising. My arms bruised from Warfarin.