Bruising - random, quite deep?

[Nerual_W]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else here has found they develop occasionally random, fairly deep bruises from time to time, in places where one hasn't (and often _couldn't_ have) bumped?

It's faded quite a bit from yesterday when I suddenly noticed it but the picture shows the latest one I've noticed, on the inside of my forearm, about 2 inches long.

[For context, I'm three years out from pelvic radiotherapy (external and intracavitary brachytherapy) and dealing with various PRD issues - including significant lower back and pelvis pain, extreme fatigue, menopause, and cognitive issues. I've had assorted MRIs and other scans plus various blood tests within the last six months or so]

[Dustyangel]

Hi there , yes I do never thought much of it, but sometimes I wonder how on earth did I get a bruise there! Last one being on the underside of my upper arm very strange indeed!

[Nerual_W in reply to Dustyangel]

Aha! Thanks, DustyAngel! Good to know it's not just me but also that it's not been something that's raised any alarm bells!

[Blue_Hawaii]

Just like Dusty angelI’ve not given a thought about bruises on my legs

Was it me walking into things or me gardening ?

I say again, this Disease has a lot to answer for

Please take care xxx

[Triumph-Girl]

Hi there - I had treatment in 2020, was 1b2 so wonder if I would have been ok with just the op and chemo, felt so well before radiation…like you I have various issues now. I’ve had bruises, like a bleed under the skin, on my fingers and no idea how it happened, sure I would have felt pain if I had hurt myself!

[Jay23forever]

Yes, I find I have bruises appear from nowhere and I bruise or mark easily and burn in the sunshine quicker aswell. Must be effects from chemotherapy, well, that's what I've put it down to anyway

[Nerual_W]

Thanks everyone who has replied, reassuring to know it seems to happen to others but hasn't been found to be anything esp sinister.

[LisaVonDoll]

I do! I wondered if others did also. I get them all the time on my legs and arms randomly

[SpaghettiBetty]

Hi Nerual_W

I have bruising issues and, for me, it’s down to vitamin deficiencies.

If there is damage to the bowel from radiotherapy (even if you don’t have bowel symptoms) you could be experiencing problems with malabsorption.

I have B12 injections every 8 weeks and take folic acid for folate deficiency. I also frequently experience vitamin D and C deficiency and take (prescribed) high dose cholecalciferol (for D) as well as an over-the-counter multi-vitamin (for C).

If you’re frequently tired, loosing hair, or any other unexplained symptoms, I’d expect it could be a deficiency that’s causing it.

Speak to your doctor about getting blood work done to check for vitamin deficiency.

Take care 🧡