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Any suggestions to help with blood bruising on arms?

Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 24 7:21am | Replies (266)

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@clj9821

This is so hard…. I am 70, on Prednisone, Eliquis, and just started Evenity. I am a total bruiser, bleeder, and my skin tears horribly. I get looks and stares and sad smiles.. bruises, bandaids in various places. I was 100% healthy until 18 months ago and nearly lost my life and was diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease.. on oxygen 24/7 and a miracle happened. All in all.. I get frustrated with what’s happening but am so darn happy to be alive. I am dealing with the outcomes of taking high doses of Prednisone for many months and .. health problems are t for the faint of heart, are they. Blessings to all.

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I've been on prednisone, eliquis and others for over 6 years. Prednisone definitely thins the skin and Eliquis thins the blood. I'm just one big bruise from head to toe! I just have to look at something and I bruise! I don't like it but I do like living so my choices are limited. I was healthy as a horse for 73 years until triple pneumonia struck and it's been one thing after another. Now Dr. appts. are my social life. Ugh!
Grateful for the 73 healthy years, grateful for the 6 not so healthy years. And health problems are definitely not for the faint of heart (or spirit)!