Hi,

Unexplained bruising is one of the symptoms of multiple myeloma, as is bone pain. There is a type of myeloma, non-secretory, where the usual sign of excess blood protein does not occur. Sometimes protein can be found in the urine and not in the blood.

I'm not a doctor and do not presume to diagnose but it might be worth mentioning myeloma to your GP.

I had various symptoms, including unexplained bruising for over a year before I was diagnosed.

Hope it turns out to be nothing.

Regards

Taff

Hi Taff, 

Thanks for your reply. Sorry to hear your diagnosis took so long and I hope you are okay now. The gp has tested my urine for multiple myeloma and it was clear. There is a slight swelling on the shin of my leg which is causing me the most pain. Its not tender to touch and doesn’t feel muscular. It feels like the pain is in my bones. It’s been like this since February but getting gradually worse. I also have pins and needles and numbness in my leg and arm along with several other symptoms since February. The gp doesn’t think any of my symptoms are related and it’s driving me crazy. I’ve been referred to a neurologist and a muskoskeletal specialist now so I guess it’s just a waiting game. Thanks again for your reply 

Hi Janey-J,

How kind to be asking after my hyealth. I'd forgotten all about this thread, thought I might be able to provide input given the title and then realised that I'd already contributed.

I was on chemo for about 8 months and for the second time, had a complete response; I'm now in remission again.

I've had ongoing bowel problems for about 3 months now, which culminated in a hospital stay for a partial blockage, due to adhesions. Feel ill all the time and fatigue is a big problem. Most days I sleep for around 16-20 hours and still feel tired.

But I ent ded, which is nice. Kids and grandkids are a joy and I remain a contented man.

Again, thanks for your interest and I hope you find the cause for your bruising soon - keep harassing those docs

Regards

Taff

Hi Young_mum

I know it's been just over a year since your post, but was wondering if you could possibly advise of the outcome of your symptoms? I am currently going through a very similar scenario and my doctors just keep palming me off with different pain/anti-inflammatory medications, saying the same thing that they're not related and refusing to do any further investigations despite having the issue for almost 3 months. I hope it turned out well for you.

Hi there!

i am sorry to hear about what you're going through - I hope it has eased for you?

i am replying because I'm going through the same thing at the moment, I've got unexplained purple/yellow/blue bruises all over my legs and all my blood tests were completely normal. 

I also have a very itchy rash all over my legs too. 
 

just wondering if you have since found out what was causing it? I'm sick of getting shrugged off when it's really bothering me!!

Hi

I was just wondering if anyone has had any answers yet? I have been getting bruises all over my legs and lower arms for about 5 weeks now, started off small green/yellow now they are much larger and black/purple! I am not banging or injuring myself! I have had all blood tests and they have all come back no concerns. If anyone has any advice, as it's all very strange!

Thanks in advance 

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I'm another one with mysterious bruises and supposedly normal blood tests ! They appeared all over my thighs in February and disappeared around April and have re-appeared again but now mostly on lower legs. They usually appear in lines and patterns. I had virtual meetings with haematologist but to no avail. I'm at a loss and have spent hours googling it all! Blood tests might be normal but these bruises we all have surely can't be?! ‍♀️

Googling my symptoms and found this post. I have unexplained bruises on my thighs and calves and it seems that everyday a new one pops up, they look like hand prints/finger tip marks  some are small and grouped together but i have a few large darker ones, they all seem to be the same colour (purple red black) and havent faded to green/yellow. No blood tests as of yet they have just started appearing the last few days. Family have asked if i have banged my legs (??) But the bruises look like Ive fallen down the stairs or something. Rather concerned, as i have a few other symptoms that have been explained away by doctors in the past year including; fatigue, depression, anxiety, worsening/blurry vision, memory issues, sensory overload, thinning hair, weight fluctuation, weak wrists and ankles, hips popping out when walking occasionaly (ive been told i could have hypermobility), i became ill with pneumonia last October/November 1 week after an emergency c section which i had complications ended up with a wound infection, cellulitis, anaemia and blood transfusion. Have not felt well since and been told it takes a while to recover from (fobbed off by gp over and over) This is my third child (I am a 28 year old female) i have had some of these symptoms on and off for a long long time. The bruising triggered something in me to research and google as its just not normal. Im due a smear next month and dont want them thinking im in a domestic risk household. I wake up with them! 

Google fibromyalgia It may be this 

Hi, It may be worth checking out the diagnosis I received along with lupus. I was told I had vasculitis. I believe the capilliary walls can break in periods of inflammation ( the main outcome of a lupus autoimmune episode), or the blood vessels are so inflammed they leak. I seem to get random bruises ( could be legs and arms, torso, face etc) which appear suddenly and take 2+ weeks to go.  More likely when I have generalised malaise or other symptoms. Not usually painful. often someone else will spot it before I do.

My Lupus blood tests are rarely raised, even in relapse despite nasty effects ( joint inflammation/collapse, sight loss, short of breath etc.)

My goodness I feel like I could have written this post! I'm also 28 with the same symptoms! Did you ever get to find out what the problem was? Hope you are keeping better now! Sarah. 

I am in EXACTLY the same boat. Bruising, itching, rashes, hip pain, fatigue. Insane.... I feel like I am going around the twist and no one is listening... im a 28 year old female with one daughter and two step children, I cycle to and from work, I am fairly active. My blood work is mostly normal except testing positive for raised nuclear antibodies and on a couple of occasions a raised c reactive protein level. My gp literally thinks everything is fine, has diagnosed hypermobile knees and referred me to podiatry and rheumatology as non urgent. I'm scared they will fob me off so long and then it will be too late. I am taking 10mg amitriptyline which helps massively but finding out cause would be better!

I am in EXACTLY the same boat. Bruising, itching, rashes, hip pain, fatigue. Insane.... I feel like I am going around the twist and no one is listening... im a 28 year old female with one daughter and two step children, I cycle to and from work, I am fairly active. My blood work is mostly normal except testing positive for raised nuclear antibodies and on a couple of occasions a raised c reactive protein level. My gp literally thinks everything is fine, has diagnosed hypermobile knees and referred me to podiatry and rheumatology as non urgent. I'm scared they will fob me off so long and then it will be too late. I am taking 10mg amitriptyline which helps massively but finding out cause would be better!

Honestly I'm the same I feel like I'm going mad! Every doctor I've seen has no idea what's going on. Eds has been suggested because of the hypermobility and I see a blood specialist but bloods are mostly clear. It's so frustrating! Especially when your usually so active and have kiddies to look after. Long covid has also been suggested as new studies have shown it can cause unexpected blood issues, bruising, fatigue and skin problems. But still no further forward to a final diagnosis