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HELP! Awful Bruises
I started poling October 27th. I know bruising is part of poling, but it's getting really ridiculous. I pole 2-3 times a week. I'm close to being 48 years old. I take iron supplements off and on. I ice after my sessions, and I use Arnica Gel religously. At least 4-5 times a day. The inside of one thigh seems to finally be getting toughend up, but the inside of my biceps, the inside of my legs near and just above the knees, and my hips continue to get horribly bruised. It takes at least a week for them to look even halfway decent enough to cover them up with Dermablend. With summer's arrival, wearing shorts is completely out of the question. I don't want anyone thinking my wonderful husband did this to me! Does anyone have any tips?? Are there any supplements (besides Arnica) that I can take to help?
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I went to my ob-gyn awhile back and I had bruising all over my legs and was worried he was going to think my husband was abusing me. He actually laughed and told me the bruises on my legs weren't consistent with someone who was being abused. Anyways… I've heard that eating pineapple is good for helping with bruising. Good luck! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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do you take anti inflammatories frequently??? They can increase bruising.
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I didn't know that about anti-inflammatories. thanks for the info
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Go buy the Emergen-C packets. (You can get them at any CVS or drug store) You dissolve them in water and drink one a day. It sort of tastes like Tang. The bruises literally disappear! It was really amazing for me. Now I drink one a day just to keep the bruises away.
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If you rule out all trivial reasons for the severe bruising, I suggest you go to your doctor. Do you bruise easily from non-related pole things, like getting smacked lightly by something? Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? If that happens, it could be a sign of a more serious issue.
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Thanks for the quick replies! I do know that about Anti-Inflammatories. I should have mentioned that. Unfortunately, I do need to take them in order to pole. I take them once on the day I pole otherwise, I literally cannot move the next day. I have tried Naproxen, but it doesn't work as well. @Witchess, lol! They do look quite different than impact bruises. I love pineapple, so I will try that. @Comkobo. I will have to give those a try!
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Sound like the anti inflammatories are the problem.
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Thanks, Chemgoddess!
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Have you talked to your doc about your regular use of anti inflams? It's just they can cause havoc with your stomach lining and lead to stomach ulcers if used too often 🙁
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Thanks Tali Kat. Yes, I have talked to my doc. In the past, I have been prescribed some other anti-inflammatories that are not as tough on the insides. I have actually been able to cut down on the Advil quite a bit, and expect I will continue to decrease them. So, I'm hoping to not even need the script. I am into homeopathic forms of medicine as well, so part of my weaning process has been switching to those. Believe me, this is not something I like doing to my body, but it felt rather neccessary in these early stages of learning.
We all know that this is a very tough, demanding workout. Just starting it at the age of 47 has very specific drawbacks. Your body absolutely cannot do what it used to, and it fights you every step of the way. I have to balance what my body is telling me with gentle coaxing to do otherwise! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Arnica cream or oil. 🙂
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Sorry…I know you said besides arnica but I was thinking if you'd tried the cream, maybe the oil would penetrate better. Or maybe you have some kind of deficiency?
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I don't know why I keep hitting enter! I'm not done! haha I was going to suggest deficiencies such as iron B12, C, or K, or folic acid . I have an iron deficiency and I bruise terribly.
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sensual….I bruise pretty easily and my gums bleed but dentist says they are fine…you have me worried…like what else could it be???
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