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Any suggestions to help with blood bruising on arms?

Aging Well | Last Active: 6 hours ago | Replies (239)

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@walk4life

I have the same problem on my arms. My primary did a CBC (mostly to check platelets) and all was normal. She basically said the same thing - aging skin and wasn’t concerned about it.. Now my cardiologist has told me to take a low dose aspirin everyday for stroke prevention and i think that will make the problem on my arms worse. I take Vitamin D3 and oral B12. I have a history of anemia and developed it after hip replacement in 2023. I was on iron for several months, but those levels are back in a normal range. I may go back on the iron to see if that helps. I have also bee using steroid and anti inflammatory eye drops for several months due to recurring uveitis. I can’t seem to find definitive information on systemic side effects of the steroid eye drops.Getting old is not for sissies!

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I’ve come to realize my bruising started not long after I started getting injections in my lower back. They are steroid injections such as epidural and trigger point, etc.
I’m going to talk to my pain doctor at my next visit. After 2 years the injections aren’t doing what they once did to help with my back pain. Maybe it’s time to do something else!