bruising easily and don't know why... - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

melissaq83 · 10-11-2004, 10:30 AM

i have a question.ive been noticing bruises on my legs for the past couple of weeks and i don't know where they come from and i have been drinking green tea every morning for a few months now, but ive heard that it can cause brusing??? is this true?? im really worried. has anyone ever experienced this??
im really scared

Losec20mg · 10-11-2004, 11:15 AM

i doubt very much its the tea...to me it sounds more of an allergy..mostly to wheat. my friend is like that her legs have bruises on them..her cause was the wheat...dunno im just saying...

melissaq83 · 10-11-2004, 11:27 AM

i do eat a lot of whole wheat products, if it doesnt calm down in the next few days im gonna go see a doc...im really scared still, i hope its nothing serious

zip2play · 10-11-2004, 01:35 PM

melissa,

Many people SWEAR by Vitamin C to ostensibly strengthen the tiny capillaries and arterioles that burst causing a bruise....my jury of 1 is still out on it's effectiveness.
You could TRY 2,000 mg. a day for a few weeks and see if that helps. The cost is small and it can't do any harm.

Losec20mg · 10-11-2004, 05:41 PM

kool beans zip2..but, why should she take a suplement..if she can find the culprit wouldn't it be better that way..I mean supplements might help but, if the bruises come back six months later, means the problem is somewhere else..anyways don't worry about it, I don't think its that bad..just try eating less wheat stuff and, see if it works..it did work on my friend..