vepa Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Does anyone else bruise ridiculously easily? I feel like every time I look at my legs lately, I have a new bruise. Right now, I can count 9. 3 on my left leg and 4 on my right. And I have no recollection of doing anything to cause them. I'm wondering if this is just another odd dysautonomia related thing or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KiminOrlando Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 Yes. I don't know why, but yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelloz Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 Me too! Thin blood as well even though I don't take blood thinners or use nsaids. I am checking with hematology to find out why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psalm 23 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Actually bruising easily is one of innumerable mast cell activation syndrome/disorder symptoms. When mast cells degranulate one of the many chemicals released is heparin which is a blood thinner. Many people with dysautonomia have a co-existing mast cell disorder. Definitely something worth being evaluated for as much of the treatment is OTC and for some can potentially eliminate or reduce the symptom severity. http://www.mastattack.org/2014/10/mcas-blood-bone-marrow-and-clotting/ This is basically a condensed down version of Dr. Afrins more comprehensive article. He has written a few books on the subject as well. If you google mast cell activation syndrome or disorder you'll find a lot of information on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmreber Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 I also bruise SO easily it's ridiculous! I am almost always anemic, even with iron supplements, which I believe is part of my problem, along with the low blood volume issues that come with my POTS. But it is interesting that @Psalm 23 brings up mast cell activation syndrome. I honestly think that I have this as well as the dysautonomia, though I haven't been tested for it. It does seem like so many people have both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulou Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 You are not alone. I have so many, I know people think i am abused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsay.sparkles Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 Yup, I bruise super easily. From what I've been told it's probably related to my Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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