breaking veins
My mother had this problem all her life, so maybe it is hereditary.
Prior to LC, my veins would occasionally break/pop under stress, but it seems to be happening often now - more than once a day - and in unusual places as well as my hands (most common). I've been on Atkins since mid-March (9 months) and have stayed at the Induction level the entire time. I get vitamins and vegies every day, plenty of water. Does anybody have any clue about why this is happening, or what might be causing it? |
You've been at Induction level for a very long time now. Maybe your body would like it if you added more carbs?
I know that if I don't get enough Vitamin C, I bruise easily. You may be taking some Vit. C already, but try for 1000 mg (= 1 gram) each day and see if that helps. :wave: |
I take that much or more every day. I don't think it's C, though it might be due to some other lack. I appreciate your guess, though. That's all I'm doing at this point.
Daily, I take a lot of pills: 1000 mg C or more, Mature Multi (no iron content), 600 mg Calcium or twice that, depending on my back, 200 I.U. vitamin E, 400 mcg chromium, fish oil concentrate 180EPA/120DHA, 50 mg Co Q-10, 1200 mg garlic, Norvasc, an aspirin, Lisinopril, Metoprolol, and Glucophage. I can list the ingredients on the Multi if it would help. Oh, the Calcium is a multiple ingredient supplement, also. |
Hi freydis,
I have read years ago that vitamin K is needed for repairing thin blood vessels . I think you find it in the white part of an orange :D or on the shelf in a Health food store . Check it out . :sunny: Pene |
Thank you! I'll try it!
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Could it be the aspirin? Aspirin can cause internal bleeding and a lot of people can't tolerate it long-term. You might want to check with your doctor about it.
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If the aspirin is a full size 325 mg one, then that is contributing to the bruising. I would take another gram of Vitamin C and perhaps take the aspirin every 2nd day - if your doctor agrees.
If the aspirin is the "Children's size" of 80 mg, then the extra Vit. C ought to help quickly. Vitamin E and garlic are also blood thinners. :wave: |
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My thanks to everyone who is helping me. I have been taking full-size aspirin because it is easier to have on hand, but I will go to the smaller size and see if that helps. I've also recently moved from a much larger size of vitamin E to the 200 size - that may be a contributing factor that will take some time to overcome. In the meantime, I'll also check out vitamin K supplements and take another C tab. I really appreciate these ideas! I was wondering what I was doing wrong. Thank you! |
I woke up a week ago with a buise/broken vein on my bicep. And just yesterday morning I had on also on my inner thigh, and it also appears to be right where a vein is.
I will try the vitamin C too, because this is kind of freaky. I don't usually even bruise much, and twice in one week after being on Atkins just over 3 weeks is too coincidental for me. |
Here is a little something on Vitamin K and bruising
I am sure you coudl do better than I in a search Hope this help Pene Recommended daily allowance: 80 mcg (micrograms). Symptoms of deficiency: Abnormal blood clotting and bruising. Benefits: Helps the blood to clot. Promotes normal growth and development. Good food sources: Cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, kale, green tea, cheddar and camembert cheese, Brussels sprouts. Cautions: Consult your doctor if you have: liver disease, cystic fibrosis, intestinal problems, upcoming surgery. Substance interactions: These medications decrease vitamin’s effect: antibiotics, cholestyramine, colestipol, coumarin, mineral oil, quinidine, salicylates, sucralfate, sulfa drugs. Decreases anti-coagulant effect. Vitamin K with primaquine increases potential for toxic side effects. Signs of toxicity: Large doses may impair liver function. May cause brain damage in infants. * Best absorbed if taken with a fatty food (salad dressing on spinach, for example). Most people have adequate amounts of vitamin K (the body can produce it) and do not have to supplement. The exception being those who have cystic fibrosis. * Antibiotics may destroy the normal, beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract - the same bacteria which produces vitamin K. Anyone taking antibiotics may want to increase intake of leafy vegetables |
I just finished a series of antibiotics, too. And, I think I take a sulfa drug. So, I started munching on the whites of orange rinds this week and have had fewer problems since. Where I was breaking something 3 times a day, I'm down to one at most.
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I briuse real easily too
I also have problem w/ broken capillaries too. I started taking Horse Chestnut for my leg veins they were really hurting. They no longer hurt, I also noticed that I don't briuse as much as I use too. But I also eat lots of brocolli.
Josie |
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