Tiny bruises

Have just been noticing tiny black bruising on back of knee and front of legs which I have no explanation for.Just wondering if any one else gets the same?and what vasculitis they have?I am at present have tests done.As neurologist thinks I may have cns vasculitis.Any information would be gratefully appreciated.

Regards and good wishes

[Suzym2u Moderator Vasculitis UK]

Many types of Vasculitis can cause unexplained bruising. Are you receiving any treatment at all?

[SaraMills]

Are you on steroids? They cause bruising

[Suzywhizzo]

Hi, yes I also get yellow bruises over my legs and a few on my arms, but no doctor seems to be bothered by them. One Doctor said if they are not on my stomach etc, then they are not a problem. I am currently having tests for behcets, but the wait is taking forever and I have been feeling ill for 2 years. I keep getting told to take up yoga and go for walks!!!

I haven't seen a neurologist yet, so I will keep you posted.

I wish you luck with finding your answers and hope you get the help you need.

Take care

Suzy

[Hidden in reply to Suzywhizzo]

Good morning.I have been treated for blood pressure for over 20 years.I am on clopidogrel amlodopine and recently due to tia was put on statons 3 years ago September 2013.Due to recent investigations ent have put me on Dymista which is a nasal steroid,I have only been using for about a month.Due to go back in a few weeks for a endoscopy,which they tried to do last time.As on my mri head scans it showed a huge amount of mucus. I feel like I'm going through a forever mot at the moment.LP coming up also,depending on that test.I may need a angiogram then a brain biopsy.So a very anxious time,but I do believe knowledge is power.So this is why I go on these forums. Thank you for all your reply.

[Ayesha1 in reply to Suzywhizzo]

Hi Jan85uk,

I get tiny bruises all over my body too. I have had them biopsies to return a "non-specific inflammation", which none of my dr's seem concerned about either. I have been sick for 8 years and have again just recently been taken back to an earlier diagnoses of Undifferentiated Connected Tissue disease and have lymphocytic vasculitis. It's a long and lonely road sometimes. I too have been told to do meditation/yoga, which at times has been frustrating as I do mostly adhere to a very healthy diet and try to keep my mental health positive, when I'm not ridiculously exhausted and in a lot of pain. Good luck with everything and it would be interesting to hear if you get a diagnosis of your bruising.

Take care and am thinking of you.

Cheers

Ayesha 🌞

[piglette]

I get bruising from the steroids. When I go to the osteopath you can see her fingerprints as bruises along my legs! I am amazed where I find bruises, even on my hands. I only have to knock myself and I bruise.