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Swelling can cause bruising, of course. I thought of it before but didn't want to mention it since it might worry you a bit, but vasculitis can too.Originally Posted by kluchetta
So it's confirmed that I'm not crazy or making it up. I do have tender spots that seem a lot like RA, but the bruising coloration I'm getting over the spots is not typical so she's reluctant to call it RA so quickly. I keep on the painkillers, the anti-inflammatories, and add to it another drug that stops the body from attacking itself.
Have you already had a flu shot? It's going around lately(it's nasty and you could easily be exposed it at a doctor's office), and if you're on anything that will suppress your immune system you will be more likely to catch it or anything else going around.
You may want to consider carrying around some waterless hand sanitizer, too.