Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone knew of anything that helped with bruising? I bruise VERY easily! I've had tests and the doc says thats just the way I am. I've tried increasing vitimin C to insane levals with no change. Does anyone know of anything else that can help prevent bruises? Any help would be great, I'm tired of being black, blue and purple!

Hmm... I cannot remember, but I know I have heard that certain vitamin deficiencies will contribute to that. But I don't think it was vitamin C. Not sure. I do know that you can make them less visible by either tanning or using sunless tanning lotions. The darker your overall skin color, the less the bruises will show. Sorry I can't think of more right now.

Hi,

I am not sure, but you could have an iron deficiency, a term called "anemic". A friend of mine has the same problem and I mentioned to her that this may be why and it turned out, she wasnt getting enough iron!

Hey LOVED1. I just read your post. There are many deficiencies that can cause bruising. There are also many autoimmune disorders as well. I can speak from experience because I have what is called Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Yeah... It took me a long tme to pronounce it! However, you need to get a CBC done, which is a complete blood count. Pay close attention to your platelet count. The numbers should range bt 120,000-300,000 or more. The problem with this disorder is you walk around not even knowing you have it. What happens is you spleen fights off your platelets bc it mistakins them for a foreign subtance/object. So your body's own immune system is fighting itself off. The bruising comes from the body not being able to clot. Your platelets are what go to an area of trauma on your body and restores it.
I was diagnosed when I was 7 yrs old. It started off by bruises (also nosebleeds and simply stated that when I got a cut, I'd bleed for hrs) . They were all over. Even in uncommon spots where you wouldnt normally get a bruise. My pediatrician also told my mom that I was a fine, healthy child. We did a CBC and I was immediately rushed into the hospital for Tx. My platelet count was 2,000. Went into remission for 12-13 yrs and relapsed at 21-22. Im fine now bc we got it under control.
It is very important to find the right dr. bc this is an uncommon disorder. Right away they want to remove your spleen. But I dont feel that is the answer. I did receive medication but I also used my own alternative tx. Things like Vitamins, magnetic therapy, macrobiatic diet, and always... a positive mind.
I know that you posted this a while ago but I just wanted to give you a heads up bc many Dr.s don't really know this disorder. They may have slightly brushed up on it in medical school but didnt focus on that one particular disorder. I was blessed to have my mom bc if I didn't, who knows what coulda happened... PLMK how you're doing.... Thanks!
Danni

I'm just copying from a website... but I heard the Vitamin K thing before.


Changes to Make
Supplements
Vitamin C is an antioxidant and is depleted when the body is trying to rid itself of pollutants, allergens or drugs. Take 2 grams the first day, adding one gram daily until 12 grams daily is reached. Using unbuffered vitamin C sometimes causes stomach upset at large doses. Bioflavonoids, such as rutin and hesperidin, facilitate the functions of vitamin C. Take 200-1,000 mg of rutin daily with the vitamin C. Vitamin C helps protect against bruising by strengthening capillary walls.

Vitamin E works synergistically with vitamin C to repair tissues.

Vitamin K is made in the intestines, but can be depleted by antibiotics, which kill the friendly bacteria that synthesize it. Supplementing your diet with leafy, green vegetables is a good way to add this vitamin to your system. You can also use vitamin K cream which will help fade and clear bruises and can help decrease post- surgical bruising when used approximately two weeks prior to surgery and after surgery. It helps the capillaries heal themselves by sealing the blood leakage. Vitamin K also supports the body's ability to reabsorb the blood in surrounding tissues, thereby helping fade the bruise and restoring the skin to normal color.

Zinc is helpful in maintaining healthy connective tissue, and a deficiency can lead to bruising. Take 50-100 mg daily. However, don't take doses this high for more than a week or two without medical supervision, as it may interfere with absorption of other important minerals, especially copper.

Remedies
Folk
Butter Apply butter (not margerine!) immediately after getting bruised. Remedy courtesy of Rosie Kinsey, as learned from an RN friend in rural Indiana.

Cabbage Macerate and heat some cabbage and apply to the affected area.

Calendula Apply a cream or a tincture of calendula to the bruise.

Mustard Make a poultice of mustard and apply to the bruise. It will draw the blood away from the bruise.

? Combine 2 parts of ground mustard seed with one part set honey and one part finely chopped onion. Apply to the bruised area and cover with a bandage. This will relieve the bruise and swelling.

Onions Make a poultice of roasted onions and apply to the bruise.

? Cut an onion, dip it in apple cider vinegar and rub on the bruise as soon after it occurs as possible to prevent black and blue marks.

Pepper Applying black pepper oil to the bruise will also draw the blood away from it.

Vinegar Make a compress and soak it in vinegar to alleviate the bruise and swelling. Avoid getting it in the eyes.

Vitamin C Increased intake of this vitamin has been shown to improve resistance to bruising. Take 2 grams the first day, then add one gram until your intake is 12 grams daily. Use unbuffered vitamin C if regular vitamin C causes stomach upset.

Vitamin K Rub a cream with vitamin K on the bruise twice a day. Vitamin K will aid your body in breaking down blood and reabsorbing it. The act of rubbing helps speed the process.

Witch hazel A tincture of witch hazel will relieve swelling and bruises. Apply as a cool compress.

Zinc Take 50-100 mg daily. However, don't take doses this high for more than a week or two without medical supervision, as it may interfere with absorption of other important minerals, especially copper.

Homeopathic
Arnica To alleviate dark, swollen bruises, apply a gel containing arnica every three hours to encourage healing. Or, apply a tincture or cream to the affected area. Arnica traditionally has been used for muscle aches, sprains and bruises. The gel should improve the swelling, stiffness and discoloration. Some people have a reaction to arnica, so if your skin becomes red, itchy or inflamed, discontinue use.



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