bruising??

is anyone else noticing a lot of bruises on their bodies? i was never one to easily bruise, but know i notice big bruises especially on my legs. they usually start out black and blue and then get a lovely purple and yellow tinge before they go away, which can take over a week. i got up today with another one, and i have no idea where they are coming from. i haven't been feeling very well, but that isn't that unusual for me with my back problems. i have an appt. with my pcp on monday for a headache that i have had now for a little over a week. on thursday morning, i spotted a little (i haven't had a period since the month before surgery... which i thought was ok, because i had gone 5 months without one before, and i am starting menopause). i have only spotted a tiny bit a few times since thursday, and i was hoping that it would be the end of my headache, as i used to get period headaches, but the headache is still here. it is dibilitating, and i am taking fiorocet nearly round the clock. i haven't been eating well, but i keep up with my protein with the liquid, and i take all of my required suppliments. some days i know i don't quite get in all of my fluids, but i know that i at least get 50 oz, so i don't think i could be dehydrated. any input would be appreciated. i am a couple months overdue on my ob/gyn appt. i was waiting to have my mamo and dexiscan first and then make my appt., but i think i will take care of all of that next week as well. thanks for listening... patricia

hi patricia so sorry u are not feeling well. i think seeing your doctor would be your best move. sometimes bruising can be a sign of other things going on in the body, but im no doctor so cant tell u what exactly. good luck, hope you get some answers, hugs, jacki

Hi Patricia, I am 6 months out tomorrow and I am still bruising. I did show my doctor because at one point I looked like I was being abused all over my legs!! He told me that it happens to some people, and he ran some blood work just to check to see if all my levels were ok. The only thing low was my iron and I'm now taking a supplement for that, but I'm still bruising. So if you get an answer, I'd love to know what it is! Take care and good luck with you journey! Highest weight 243, Surgery date weight 228, Current weight 153, Goal weight ?? I guess 140