Question:
I have bruises and was wondering?

Hi everyone I have another question for ya all, I am 5 mths post-op and the last couple of days I have noticed that I have been getting bruises all ver my legs and arms, Do you think this could be some kind of deficency form surgery or what do you think this could be from? Thanks so much for all of your guys help!!    — Melodee S. (posted on June 25, 2003)

June 24, 2003
When I was 3-6 months post-op, it seemed almost anything would cause me to bruise. I had little spots all over my arms and legs that were about as big as a nickle. I guess they came from my dog jumping up on me. I had all my labs done (thinking I must be anemic). They all came back fine, but my PCP recommended a B12 shot. Since I was very tired all the time, I said sure. I don't know if the B12 helped, or if it was a coincidence, but no more bruises. Good luck.
   — Chris S.

June 24, 2003
I also was brusing alot, my doctor said I need vit.K, to eat losts of green leafy vegs, and I did and the brusing has stopped. hope this helps.
   — Valerie M.

June 25, 2003
I was just talking about this with a nutritionist yesterday and she said it stems from not eating oranges. It has to be an orange cause of something in the skin that you just don't get from drinking fresh squeezed OJ!
   — Beverly S.

June 25, 2003
I counted 7 bruises one day on one leg alone. My surgeon checked my B1 (thiamine) level and it was low. I've been on B1 supplements ever since and the bruises (and other symptoms such as buzzing/tingling sensations in my extremities) have gone away. Have your doc check your B1 level...it's not a test that they normally do...you have to ask for it. Hugs, Joy
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 25, 2003
I ALWAYS have bruises on me. My bloodwork always comes back normal but still I have about 6 bruises on one arm and 3 or 4 on each leg. I think some people are prone to them. If someone touches me, I typically will get a bruise!!
   — Patty H.

June 25, 2003
I agree with Valarie. I too have been bruising like crazy. My bloodwork showed low Iron and low Vitamin K. My surgeon says that Vit. K helps the body clot. Low K low clotting factor....Hence all the bruising.
   — hooterzgirl75

June 27, 2003
My mom has ahd a lifetime of severe bruising and about 10 years ago, her doctor started her on B-12 shots. Ever since - the bruising is gone!
   — Maridee B.