Bruises

MayMay

I didn't think this was enough of an issue for PI and didn't know where else to put it....basically I bruise extremley easily on my legs. I'm very clumsy and always bumping in to things, that much I can't really help but just wondering if anyone knows of any supplements etc I could take? I'm a vegetarian too so maybe that has something to do with it...anyway it's ugly and I can't show off my legs because they're covered in marks so any help would be appreciated, thanks.

jdivision

Arnica's supposed to be great for reducing bruising. As far as the bruising being caused from yourself I'm not an expert but suspect it's a lack of iron.

Sandraf

Hiya

Do you wear glasses ??

Sorry, couldn't help that!.

Anyway, there's stuff you can get in a healthy shop called Arnica - I think it comes in a kinda stick form (or oil maybe). You can rub it on your bruises and they fade in no time. Great invention, particularly for leg showing!.

There's a healthy shop in Stephen's green beside argos but I think its sold in most chemists too.

Best of luck.

echosound

Second the arnica recommendation, supposed to be good.

I tend to bruise easily too, and it runs in my family - my gran and mother both bruise very easily too, and every day I find another bruise from a tiny knock I didn't even notice at the time. Not sure what causes it, but maybe check out your iron levels, I was anaemic as a teenager.

WindSock

More support for Arnica. I have a vessel of little pillules that dissolve orally. They work really well. My bruises disappeared like a snowman in the desert. I will see if I can find the brand later.

Cathmandooo

I've heard you shouldnt use arnica too often I know my mam had an almighty bruise from a fall and she used it but was recommended not to use it too often...I dont have the facts to back that up tho sorry!

MayMay

Thanks very much