Bruising

ldennett

I seem to be bruising alot lately and I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing that as well as a result of weight loss. I have heard it can happen with anorexics but I am a long way from there
Of course I have taken up gymnastics so that could be responsible for the extra but it seems like I bruise so much easier than I used to.

iuangina

Are you eating enough protein?

I had this problem when I was playing basketball and basically following a vegeterian diet. I wasn't eating enough protein to allow my body to take the bumps in a game without bruising. Once I added meat back to my diet this problem went away.

Maggieq87

Iron supplements should help. There are many protien sources other than meat, if you're a veggie.

chrissym78

I did when I first started losing. It has since stopped... very weird thing!!

Jalachri

Ive been thinking the same thing. I bruise so easy all the time. Everyday I look and have another big bruise-interesting.

mezzosoprano89

I'd make sure you are getting enough iron, my chiropractor was worried I would bruise from treatment if I wasn't getting enough iron so I started taking multivitamins just to make sure I'm getting my daily intake of iron.

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I seem to be bruising alot lately and I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing that as well as a result of weight loss. I have heard it can happen with anorexics but I am a long way from there
Of course I have taken up gymnastics so that could be responsible for the extra but it seems like I bruise so much easier than I used to.

Sounds to me like you need to eat foods high in iron.

ldennett

Thanks for responding everyone. I do get a reasonable amount of protein but I have been suspecting a possible lack of iron myself. I started taking a multivitamin yesterday but I guess it will take time to see if there is an improvement.

xxSjayxx

Bit of a BUMP for everyone, HOLY CRAP the bruising I have on myself atm is horrendous!

I look like ive falled down a flight of stairs, a few times! :sad:

Jennhasfaith

Also the time of the month, can make a difference to. I once had a physical therapist notice my leg bruising weeks after having major knee surgery She mentioned that the time of the month (before or after), low iron, anemia, and low protein levels all can contribute to this to. A good multi vitamin and extra protein did the trick for me.

Angelie28

I got a huge bruise and was puzzled about it because I didn't remember hitting anything that hard and it just seemed to appear overnight urgh it looks so awful with my miniskirts...like my bf beats me type of bruises <-- seriously its that bad, crossing my fingers the iron supplements work