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    Easy brusing question...

    I noticed for the past couple of days I have noticed that I am covered in bruises.
    I can't think of anything (trauma) that may have caused this...

    My question is, is this because of a vitamin deficiency? I admit, I have not been taking even a multivitamin or anything. Maybe my system is drained of some vital nutrient or something?

    I am going to the doctor - due for a physical anyway (its been 5 years!) but I won't be able to afford the insurance copay until the end of July!

    I just thought I would run it past you guys because if this is like a mineral I need or something, I would love to reverse the bruising problem before I go to the doctor and they want to do $5,000 worth of testing on nothing =).

    Thanks for any input!
    Andrea
    Age 32/f, 5' 9-1/2"
    Restart 02/16/2010: hw 260/sw257.8/cw239.2/gw165
    18.6 pounds down, 74.2 pounds to go!
    Goal #1: 230
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  • #2
    Re: Easy brusing question...

    The bruising occurs because your body is getting rid (not sure if getting rid is correct) of blood vessels that your body no longer needs. You have less fat so you need less blood vessels to keep your cells running.

    Vitamin C helps in blood clotting so you might want to take that as a supplement. 1000mg/day is usually prescribed to people with gingivitis (bleeding gums), but I think 100-250mg a day should be okay.
    Robbie T., 240/180/160. 41yr Male, Height 5'9"
    Started November 1, 2003. Minor goal (180lbs.) reached Oct. 30, 2004
    Lowest weight before slacking-off : 175lbs
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    • #3
      Re: Easy brusing question...

      Robbie, is it C? I thought Vitamin K was the one they give for clotting. Maybe they both work.
      JILL

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      • #4
        Re: Easy brusing question...

        OK, checked on line. bleeding gums is a symptom for scurvy so that is cured with C. I would try C since this dietis short on that anyway and it might solve your problem.

        Have you have any alcohol? That always makes me bruise.
        JILL

        HW 298
        HW (this time) 248
        GOAL ONE 228         (take 2)
        GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
        GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
        FINAL GOAL 165

         It's not about the results. Its about the process.

        "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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        • #5
          Re: Easy brusing question...

          I have Rosacea so I'm technically allergic to alcohol. Why I have a condition nicknamed "The Curse of the Irish" when I'm Filipino is beyond me.

          BTW, I also practice Filipino martial Arts so I do get bruised occasionally.
          Last edited by matawguro; June 21, 2008, 10:31 AM.
          Robbie T., 240/180/160. 41yr Male, Height 5'9"
          Started November 1, 2003. Minor goal (180lbs.) reached Oct. 30, 2004
          Lowest weight before slacking-off : 175lbs
          Quezon City, Philippines
          "Eppur si muove!"

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          • #6
            Re: Easy brusing question...

            You might also want to eat a lot of really green leafy veggies to get more vitamin K in your diet. They are also high in other necessary minerals like potassium. I would also take a really good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement at the very least. Do you eat red meat? You might be anemic from low iron as well.
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            • #7
              Re: Easy brusing question...

              Awesome information!
              I am glad that you all weren't trying to rush me to a doctor.
              I will start taking multivitmin today, and get a vitamin C supplement when I go to town. =)
              I will step up the leafy greens, too. I eat tons of red meat, which is probably not the best thing to be eating, but its either hamburger or chicken every night. That's all my familiy likes - ocassionally roast.
              Andrea
              Age 32/f, 5' 9-1/2"
              Restart 02/16/2010: hw 260/sw257.8/cw239.2/gw165
              18.6 pounds down, 74.2 pounds to go!
              Goal #1: 230
              Goal #2: 220
              Goal #3: 210
              Goal #4: 200
              Goal #5: 190
              Goal #6: 180
              Goal #7: 170
              GOAL: 165 by summer 2011

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              • #8
                Re: Easy brusing question...

                with the greens, the darker the color, the better. iceberg won't cut it
                JILL

                HW 298
                HW (this time) 248
                GOAL ONE 228                 (take 2)
                GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                FINAL GOAL 165

                 It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                • #9
                  Re: Easy brusing question...

                  Thanks for starting this thread! I was having the same issues with bruising as well! Everyone has been so informative! Thanks!!!
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                  • #10
                    Re: Easy brusing question...

                    I used to bruise very easy and someone recommended taking Citrus Bioflavanoids. It worked great.
                    Vanessa
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                    • #11
                      Re: Easy brusing question...

                      Vitamin K is the vitamin for clotting, not sure if that will solve your porblem though....

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                      • #12
                        Re: Easy brusing question...

                        Originally posted by Splandrea View Post
                        Awesome information!
                        I am glad that you all weren't trying to rush me to a doctor.
                        I will start taking multivitmin today, and get a vitamin C supplement when I go to town. =)
                        I will step up the leafy greens, too. I eat tons of red meat, which is probably not the best thing to be eating, but its either hamburger or chicken every night. That's all my familiy likes - ocassionally roast.
                        I'm sorry to say I would be the one to rush you to the doctor. it worries me sometimes that people frequently post questions about what the diet is doing to them, while it may not be the diet at all. Bruising can be symptomatic of something serious. I would have it checked out.
                        GINNY
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                        • #13
                          Re: Easy brusing question...

                          you should really see a doctor.

                          If you are bruising really easy then it could not be a diet thing at all. I know two people who have low platelets and had to have their spleen removed to correct the issue. I dont' remember what the condition is called. It was a very serious condition. So you should make sure its not this.

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