Well almost from head to toe. At least not on my face. The added benefit downside of taking Warfarin is that it truly thins the blood. I am getting bruises where I never thought I would get a bruise. I have bruises on my wrists, on the back of my arms, on my stomach and sides, and on the top of my feet.
I have these little bruises all over my body.
I woke up to find this bruise two days ago. It is on the inside of my leg.
I have no idea how I got this bruise on the top of my foot.
I met yesterday with my hematologist. She had a long conversation with the radiologist. They believe it is a chronic thrombosis most likely from when I was spending so much time sitting back in May and June. However, since they cannot rule out an acute thrombosis, I am on Warfarin until just before Christmas. I asked about the bruises and she just said that it was the downside of the Warfarin. Every time I turn around there is a new bruise that I am discovering.
In six months I will have an other ultrasound done on my leg and meet with the doctor so there is a record in case I have another issue of swelling. I am still dealing with swelling of my ankle and calf. I need to order a compression stocking to see if it will help. Has any one had experience with compression stockings? I have found one version (a trouser sock) that does not have latex in it. I still don’t know if I will be able to tolerate the trouser sock. I guess I will find out when I get it.
LOVE YA– KATHRYN— SO SORRY YOU ARE GOING THROUGH ALL OF THIS– MCS IS BAD ENOUGH WITH OUT EVERYTHING ON TOP OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Sonda. I am just so sick of all the bruising! And I didn’t mention it but I have a “nasty” sinus infection on top of everything. I think it is from the awful weather we have here. We got a little tiny bit of rain an hour ago..I don’t think it is enough to clear the air.
WELL FOR CRYING IN THE BUCKET KATHRYN!!!!!!!!! 🙂 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF– ❤
Sorry this is taking so long to get over, I hope your improving everyday. Mac is home for a few days 2 surgery’s down 1 to go I hope he just got home today had to crawl up the stairs bed ridden 6 days no moving now 30 minutes sitting up and then rest can’t go anywhere wears a waist strap so in case he falls we can grab him before he hits the floor. This is not a ordeal I want to ever go thru again they can take care of the patients but not the family and can’t warn you about the raw emotions and anger you feel 8 hours in surgery . harder than giving birth and the people waiting for their family members to all hours of the night to hear if they pulled through or not. I’ll send a photo of before and after it’s a topic besides breast cancer that people shouldn’t ignore. I haven’t been to fun to be around forgive me.
Roxie, You have been heavy on my heart lately. Please message me when you are up to a call.
Damn…..as if you didn’t have enough to contend with. But…forgive my gruesome sense of humour but you could now play a very convincing zombie without all that SFX paint. 😀
-huge hugs-
Hope the upside of the Wayfarin is that you’re feeling a little better?
Btw I was thinking – instead of compression socks, what about just using say a pure cotton bandage and wrapping it around your feet and legs? You’d just have to be careful not to do it too tight as cotton won’t ‘give’.
I love your sense of humor! I have thought about the cotton bandage as well.
lol – I’m relieved. Sometimes my humour can be a bit off. I hope you get the compression thing solved.
Oh my goodness! My prayers are that all this will be behind you SOON. Compressions stockings are excellent and I would recommend them, but I do not know if they have them with materials you are not allergic to. Take care and know we are all praying for you.
Thank you Karen. I am about to order a pair that do not contain latex…that does not mean I still won’t react. We will see soon enough. I treasure your support and hope you are doing well.
I’ve been wearing compression hose for several years. The latex hasn’t bothered me, and the hose helps keep the swelling in check. I hope you can tolerate them
Kathryn, if you can, try getting a colon cleanse. Your bruises can come from poor digestion absorption and/or drugs. So a good cleanse will help your body clean itself and recover.
Hello Shirley. The bruises are coming from the Warfarin which is thinning my blood.
Yikes! I hope it clears up soon and that you find some relief. Heal fast, friend!
Thank you Jess. Just a little less than two months left on the Warfarin. I hope to never have to deal with this again!
I hope the socks work and that pretty soon you can get off the Warfarin and this will just be a memory rather than an ongoing struggle and headache.
The stocking is on its way. I hope it helps. I am on Warfarin until December 23rd.
Seriously woman. Consider yourself cyber-hugged. When you get this resolved — no more issues for you. ❤
Thank you so much Colleen. The hug is much needed. No more issues! Of course, I don’t have a say in the matter.