Weird bruising

jenzie06
jenzie06 Member Posts: 708
edited 16. Jul 2012, 12:42 in Living with Arthritis archive
Am on Cimzia at the mo and also take amitrip, citalopram and pain killers. In the past week I've had some odd bruises come out. One over my knee which was the size of my knee then two over each ankle. They don't hurt too much just ache and I haven't banged them. The bruises are always over a joint.

Anyone had the same? Anyone know what it is?

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    not sure as on different meds but you should mention to doc could need blood test to rule out blood probs sure some one will be along soon val
    val
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think Val's right, jenzie. Those of us on any of these strong meds for auto-immune stuff should get any unusual bruising checked out because it could mean a blood problem.
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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just had a google of Cimzia and the blurb says:-

    Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding.

    Your bruising does indeed sound unusual.

    Elna x
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  • LolaCrayola
    LolaCrayola Member Posts: 152
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    When I took Brufen Retard I bled through my skin. Are you taking any ibuprofen type drugs? I cannot take NSAID. They also make me ick, hope you are ok.

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