Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Bad Bruising After gluten-free

Guest MyKidsMom

By Guest MyKidsMom
in Coping with Celiac Disease

Recommended Posts

Guest MyKidsMom
Guest MyKidsMom
Posted

I have never bruised easily, but now I look as if I get beaten regularly. I am dreading summer b/c I am not going to want to wear shorts. Usually the bruises are on my legs. At night if I don't put a pillow between my knees they will bruise. My husband a couple of months ago squeezed my thigh and I had a perfect handprint on it the next day and it didn't hurt at all when he did it. Yesterday I was moving my treadmill and it momentarily landed on my foot. It hurt a little, but today it looks so bruised it looks like something is broken. This has me stumped b/c it didn't happen until I went gluten-free and my D has all but completely stopped and I had malabsorption before, but not now. I am taking a lot of vitamins, etc. What gives and should I be concerned? Or just wear long pants this summer? :P

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


bluejeangirl Contributor
bluejeangirl
Posted
I have never bruised easily, but now I look as if I get beaten regularly. I am dreading summer b/c I am not going to want to wear shorts. Usually the bruises are on my legs. At night if I don't put a pillow between my knees they will bruise. My husband a couple of months ago squeezed my thigh and I had a perfect handprint on it the next day and it didn't hurt at all when he did it. Yesterday I was moving my treadmill and it momentarily landed on my foot. It hurt a little, but today it looks so bruised it looks like something is broken. This has me stumped b/c it didn't happen until I went gluten-free and my D has all but completely stopped and I had malabsorption before, but not now. I am taking a lot of vitamins, etc. What gives and should I be concerned? Or just wear long pants this summer? :P

Bruising is a sign that your not getting enough vit. C. Try increasing you intake. I bet your gums bleed when you brush your teeth. Another good one is CoQ 10. That really helped me with the gum bleeding. It helps increase the intregrety of the vessel walls. But the C is the biggest issue.

Guest MyKidsMom
Guest MyKidsMom
Posted

My gums USED to bleed, but no longer after gluten-free. I am taking extra vit C...have been for a couple of months but not seeing improvement. hmmmmmm.................

bluejeangirl Contributor
bluejeangirl
Posted
My gums USED to bleed, but no longer after gluten-free. I am taking extra vit C...have been for a couple of months but not seeing improvement. hmmmmmm.................

Vit K deficiency also results in bruising. Have you been on any antibiotics? That can cause a problem with vit. K loss. I think foods high in K are cabbage and broccoli, and canola oil. What else comes to mind is maybe being on aspirin therapy? That can cause your blood to get too thin.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

I used to bruise easily when I was anemic. My arms, especially, always looked terrible. I could get a bruise by just resting my arm on the wooden kitchen table. Even iron suppliments didn't help--the only thing that got rid of the bruising was when the anemia finally cleared up with the gluten-free diet. Have you been tested for anemia?

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,427
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Elizabetht
    Newest Member
    Elizabetht
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Wheatwacked
      results from 13 day gluten challenge - does this mean I can't have celiac?

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      Keep it up.  
    • catnapt
      results from 13 day gluten challenge - does this mean I can't have celiac?

      By catnapt · Posted

      oh geez!! i made a whole long detailed post and it didn't save it   I give up grrrrrrrrrrr  
    • catnapt
      results from 13 day gluten challenge - does this mean I can't have celiac?

      By catnapt · Posted

      I'm not delaying my recovery- I was well on my way to recovering, IF I do have celiac disease by listening to my body and not eating the foods that made me feel ill. the drug I just stopped taking was making me incredibly ill and it's unfortunate and more than  a little frustrating that the dr  
    • Wheatwacked
      results from 13 day gluten challenge - does this mean I can't have celiac?

      By Wheatwacked · Posted

      Click on the image to make it larger.  Maybe doesn't work on phone browser,  That was from 2021. Absolutely, they should be tested, The point is you have symptoms that the doctors don't understand and malabsorption may be the cause.   Not trying to.  But much of your rant includes refeferences that may indicate multiple nutritional deficiencies.     Some countries also have tax incentives and financial aid for Celiacs.   Celiac disease is recognized as a disability under the ADA because it substantially limits major life activities like eating and digestive function. Protections require reasonable accommodations in public accommodations, including schools (504 plans), colleges, and hospitals. These often include providing safe, gluten-free food, though they do not force restaurants to provide it.  As far as your recovery, eat gluten free.  Get healthier now and worry about diagnosis later.  Many here on the forum have gone ten or more years looking for a diagnosis, with many doctors and many misdiagnosis along the way. It really doesn't matter why, but you cannot eat  gluten.  That is what is important.  With gluten out of the way, maybe the doctors can make sense of your remaining symptoms.  If you need the ADA, then a medical diagnosis is the way to go.  Meantime you are delaying your recovery from whichever celiac disease or NCGS and the inevitable step one of Gluten Free Diet. tWe come to share experiences and maybe it will help someone. In reality, I don't care.  By the way I have stopped 6 medications Against Medical Advice because they did not do their job and the side effects were crippling. This is a lifelong fight for your life.  Pick you battles carefully.  Assume the worst, celiac disease, and deal with it.  Denial is not just a river in Egypt. Pleased to meet you, too.  
    • catnapt
      results from 13 day gluten challenge - does this mean I can't have celiac?

      By catnapt · Posted

      I can't read any of this... the print is too small and it looks like all you eat is milk, cereal cookies and some fruit..?   and some coffee?   
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.