More bruising

@NJChicaa (126459)
United States
February 25, 2026 2:25pm CST
This is getting ridiculous. The hematologist said the random bruises I'm getting are directly linked to the low platelet level. I have one on the top of my hand but I never hit it on anything. Today I found one in between my pointer and middle fingers. I definitely didn't hit anything there. So far the most absurd spot I've discovered one was on the arch of my foot. I didn't step on anything! Ugh!
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Amber
@AmbiePam (113726)
• United States
25 Feb
Is the iron you’re taking supposed to help with that? You have to take iron, right?
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (126459)
• United States
25 Feb
I haven't gotten supplements yet. He just said to eat more iron-rich food. I don't think it will affect my balance but hopefully improve my energy level.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (113726)
• United States
25 Feb
@NJChicaa Yeah, definitely the energy, and the bruising.
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cuttyrish
@cuttyrish (2712)
• United States
25 Feb
That would drive me nuts. The arch of your foot?? Come on. ?? But I guess low platelets really do make your body bruise from basically nothing. I’m glad you’re on top of it and paying attention. Are you feeling okay otherwise? What did your hematologist suggest for platelet to increase?
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (126459)
• United States
25 Feb
He didn't have any advice other than to go back in 8 weeks for it to be re-checked.
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (94764)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Feb
I hope that supplements can help you and the change in diet,
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (372811)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Feb
Vince gets random bruising now when he doesn't remember doing anything to cause it. We blame the blood-thinners that he's on.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (214982)
• United States
26 Feb
I'm glad you finally went to the doctor.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (19204)
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25 Feb
I wouldn't want to dispute what a hematologist said but if I was not sure I would get a second opinion
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DE
@DaddyEvil (169009)
• United States
25 Feb
Those are bruises from regular everyday activities. We don't realize how much we put our bodies through on an ordinary day. Even holding a pencil/pen too tightly will cause bruising between your fingers I hope the doctor can help you with that soon.
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