bruising but only around knees

[Abcd123455]

Hi, morning everyone. Just wondered if anyone has experienced bruising but only in a particular place? I have been getting quite bad bruising to both knees, occasionally around other areas on legs but mainly just knees. I haven’t bumped or fallen so wondering is this prednisone or would I have bruises elsewhere? I’m on 4mg of prednisone now. Any thoughts? Have. GP appointment later just in case but wanted your opinions before going.

[Herman99]

Think of everything you do throughout a day. I had bruising on the side of my knee and side of my legs for months. I eventually worked out it was due to crossing my legs when sitting. When I stopped the bruising faded. I hope you find the answers you seek....

[PMRpro Ambassador]

My specific place was the front and side of my shins just above my ankles! Some I know was touching the second step of the step stool in the kitchen when getting something out of a cupboard - I am slightly vertically challenged - or if leaning into the car to get something out. I suspect crossing my legs at the ankles didn't help! But it had improved by 10mg pred and isn't a problem now at 8mg - everyone is different though.

[Abcd123455]

Thanks, it probably is something I’m doing every day without noticing . In fact I’ve only been thinking about bumping into things (I’m so accident prone!) but maybe it’s something I do while doing homework or driving. I’ll look out for anything affecting knees, thanks again

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Abcd123455]

I only had to catch my knee on the steering column to get bruises - you just reminded me!

[Gossiplady]

yes, you are not the only one, I found I would wake up with bruises on my knees. They disappeared as I slowly , very slowly, tapered. Now at 1.75mgs, and my official 2 year anniversary, feeling fine, thank you forum, I couldn’t manage without you.

[Abcd123455 in reply to Gossiplady]

thanks for the reassurance