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    Default ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    ok, the bruising is getting rediculous! I've always been an easy bruiser, but this is nuts. I've got bruises covering me from about the size of a half dollar to about 4 inches in diameter!

    So I have the arnica cream, and just bought the tabs. They say "30x" on them. How many should I take a day. I think it says to take 4 tabs, 3 times a day. I've been doing that and putting the cream on for about 3-4 days now and I'm not really seing improvement this time. I wonder if I just REALLY bruised myself deeper this time.

    also, I know there have to be vitamins and/or minerals that help with strengthing the capillary walls or something.

    Any other remedies to get these buggers away!?





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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    ARNICA ROCKS. i dont know how many to take though. 4 tabs 3x a day sounds like a LOT

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    I bruise a lot too! Arnica didn't work for me but make sure you are taking vitamin c and potassium supplements. Oh and they also sell vitamin K cream. It works like a charm and will prevent you from future bruising.

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Do you eat red meat? Get some iron or steak in your system. I believe this helps blood flow. A good multi vitamin with extra vitamin C, A and the potassium listed above should help out.

    I take arnica tabs as well. Mine says the same thing only instead of 4 tabs 3-4 times/day. I take 6 tabs 4 times/day. It helps a bit faster.
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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    no i don't eat red meat...just chicken and fish and "vegi" meat. maybe i should take iron. I'm sooooo bad at taking vitamins! lol





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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Oh I definitely agree with the iron comment- get some bloodwork done. I don't absorb iron very well, and when I start to dip into anemia, my knees go very purple from the slightest touch. My favourite iron pills are palafer. Take one at night with some orange juice, but see a doctor first.

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    The at most you should take of iron is 18mg. Here is a link that might help. I would try to adjust your diet before taking iron supplements. Iron pills can cause constipation. Also, the link can tell you what foods to eat to soak up the iron.
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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Have you tried vitamin K? I don't know a lot about it, but maybe a knowlegable health store person would help..


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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Oh! I have HUGE bruising problems. I've had plenty of bloodwork, and it's all fine. What is this arnica stuff? I've never heard of it!

    I use that leg makeup sometimes, and it just doesn't really help. It looks like I covered bruises in makeup, oddly enough.

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    arnica cream work best if put it right away on the sore spot
    you wont even get the bruise if you put the arnica cream immediately

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Is there a common place I can get the stuff? I know some companies sell supplements that are too weak, or somehow unstable. Is it expensive? Tell me everything!

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Also if there is a bad pesy bruise that you are trying to get rid of fast it is a bit painful and will leave you a little red but the bruise will be gone the same day! Take a tube of lipstick or something similar rub it into the bruise and keep doing this all over the bruise. it will be gone it will be red but only for a little while.

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Rub lipstick into it? I don't understand! Also, what's "pesy"?

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Loads of arnica.. tablets and cream

    I am anemic and bruise like mad.. so worth trying some iron rich foods and vitamin c also

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    To whoever said the most of iron you should take is 18mg, that is true only in some circumstances. For the average woman who eats a balanced diet, yes, 18 mg is more than adequate. For people with severe iron deficient anemia, 18mg wouldn't make enough of a difference.

    I am extremely pale (a symptom of anemia...the rest of my family has olive skin) and the slightest touch causes giant bruises that last weeks. I have regular bloodwork done. and my iron supplements are adjusted accordingly. I alternate between 45 mg and 60mg of iron daily, with a doctor's supervision. (I recommend Feosol, it is ane xcellent supplement that's very easy on the stomach...some egenric or stopre brand iron supplements can cause cramping or nausea)

    For the Op's info, other symptoms of anemia are: pale skin, shortness of breath, cold hands/feet, even in the summer, chronic fatigue, brittle nails

    Go to your doctor and tell him about bruising/symptoms. He/she will most likely have bloodwork done, and can suggest a supplement with the mg's that would be best for you.

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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    yikes! so many pills...so little time! lol

    I know I'm not anemic..even though I have many of symptoms..but those are related to other things..i'm very pale..but always have been, i always have cold hands/feet, but that's because i have reynauds, chronic fatigue=3 kids lol, my nails are soft, but not super brittle.
    plus I had bloodwork done when i went to the dr last, all's ok there.

    I think i may try the vit k..that makes sense, and i'm a sure a little more iron wouldn't hurt

    thanks ladies!





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    Default Re: ugh! bruising BAD! how much arnica?

    Quote Originally Posted by shouganai
    Is there a common place I can get the stuff? I know some companies sell supplements that are too weak, or somehow unstable. Is it expensive? Tell me everything!
    GNC, health stores...

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