posted June 02, 2000 02:19 PM            

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As you all probably know I had surgery on tuesday....to get "enhanced"

Anyway, I have horrible brusing down my side, around my ribcage, and I am swelled by my waist on one side....I also have nasty purplish brusing under my armpits.

The only supplement I know of which helps brusing to heal is arnica montana...anyone know of any others that would help me heal quicker???

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posted June 02, 2000 02:40 PM            

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you spelled bruising wrong

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posted June 02, 2000 03:05 PM            

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Minerals prevent bruising and help the blood flow. Zinc and magnesium are the best.

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posted June 02, 2000 03:07 PM            

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bump.....who cares about the spelling.....

everyone have a great weekend!!!!!!!!

Help this "fine" lady.......

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posted June 02, 2000 04:50 PM            

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Iron god - Go back and read lorenzo's "Very Important Recommendation..." post. Then come back and apologize.

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posted June 02, 2000 05:11 PM            

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well if your bruising after you had surgery, i would be asking your doctor what the problem is, but he will most likey say it's no big deal, and should go away within a week. as far as supplements i wouldn't know, you might try vit A & E gel caps, and rub it on your bruises......

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posted June 02, 2000 05:14 PM            

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My ex had the same deal after getting her tiddies. It is normal after and enlargement, but you can take stuff to keep the blood in the skin down.

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posted June 02, 2000 05:28 PM         

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Wife had same prob. Iron or a good multi vitamin will work. Or just start eating your spinach every day. What size did you get?

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posted June 02, 2000 05:44 PM            

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Just as Checkmatebloated said: I think this is normal....the bruising should subside after about 4-6 weeks. My female friends says the bruising is worth it considering what the outcome is. You should be happy with the results (considering you had an excellent surgeon).

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posted June 02, 2000 05:45 PM            

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Arnica is the best one I know of...and time of course to heal!

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posted June 02, 2000 07:51 PM            

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epsom salt bath. apparently its for bruising and sprain relief. could be worth a shot. its magnesium sulfate MgSO4. a soaking aid fro minor sprains and bruises, hehe. read that from the package.

also a saline laxative for short term relief of constipation...but thats for another topic. hehe. hope you feel better soon.

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posted June 02, 2000 08:26 PM         

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uh, folks, minerals dont help much, arnica helps a little but is better for aches... USE VITAMIN K!!!!! it is actually the best thing for bruising... in fact, people who bruise easy are lacking K in the diet.... K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K

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posted June 02, 2000 09:16 PM         

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The best thing I have seen are some Chinese liniments like Dit Dah Jow, Zheng Gui Shui etc. I have literally seen them take a fresh bruise the size of a quarter and in 20 minutes it was gone. I gave some once to a lady in a bad car wreck. The had a hematoma the size of a orange on her bicep...not round spot the size of the circumference of an orange...it looked like an orange was stuck under her skin...or a breast implant on her arm. It was huge. She used Dit Dah Jow for 1 week and it was nice and flesh colored - still a little large though. Like roids though there are some weak or bogus brands out there. After I became a fan of it I learned to mix my own. It is amazing. Some "jows" (liniments) are for reducing pain, some for reducing bruising. A good chinese herbalist can recommend the right ones. The good ones are amazing

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