I recommend taking photos of the bruises with a pencil or something for demonstrating size in the photo. A nickel or whatever you have in a fixed size to compare to the bruise. The SIZE is as helpful as the number of bruises.

My issues almost always temporarily resolve themselves by the time I see my dr. Photos speak volumes.

So I take my blood pressure daily, in between visits. This helps to manage my symptoms of anemia. Unfortunately, high blood pressure damages the heart and kidneys when it goes unnoticed.

I’m in my late 50’s with damaged organs from having only partially managed my blood pressure in my younger years.

Keeping records of BP and photos of anything physical can really help your dr see what you are experiencing outside of their offices.

I get the famous, “oh a textbook case!” when my photos are seen.

I get a helpful topical product from Portugal/Brazil for keeping the bruises from SHOWING as much or as long (but they are actually still painful despite fading). It helps me do SOMETHING besides follow my imagination!