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I would like to know what condition causes bruises on your body without injury?. i do have fms, polymyositis, and high blood pressure
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Bruising: Blood thinners (aspirin, plavix, aggrenox, coumadin, pradaxa, even Ibuprofen or aleve), pristiq, (desvenlafaxine) celebrex...Also vitamin c deficiency. Clotting factor deficiency rarely causes bruising but more bleeding in joints. Also could be low platelets. Need basic blood counts if not one of these medications.
Answered 1/29/2019
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Double check: I am always leery of a DX of polymyositis and fms together. Do you really have polymyositis and is it active? Do you really have fms and does it require medication? They can coexist but ...
Answered 6/10/2014
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