Thinning skin ????

[Debbie C]

I was wondering if anyone else has this same problem. For the last few weeks, in particular, it seems like if I just slightly bump myself on something,its like a small chunk of skin will be cut and bleed and then I have like a line of blood underneath my skin. I don't know if being on pred. so long is thinning my skin so bad. But I'm thinking bubble wrap time ! Just wondering if its just me or is this a common problem ..Thx

[Michael Bell]

My skin is also thinning, very easy to take a chunk out and lots of bruises with the smallest knock. I blame it on the pred.
Mike

[Pete]

Yeah, I have that two, but mine is compounded by aging (something that doesn't apply to you yet).

[Debbie C]

Well I called and asked my kidney dr that is very up on wg and he said to take more Vit.C (eat more fruit and veggies ), have my Thyroid checked and I might have to try to get off pred. Yea, the first 2 will be easy but we all know about the pred thing. I have a call into Cleveland Clinic to ask my rheumy,so I will let you know what I hear. I am glad ( and sorry for the rest ) that it is not just me.

[Debbie C]

Well the dr. from Cleveland never called me back yesterday.

[Pete]

Hi Debra,

When I use MyChart's e-mail facility, it says their standard is to address non-urgent issues within 3 business days. Might be the same with non-emergency phone calls.

[Jayne 14]

Debra C : I'm bruising like a peach !
And have marks & cuts that are taking way longer to heal
I have been told its steroid related , another gift we get !!


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