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Arnica gel

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margaret22251
margaret22251

I have some bruising on my legs, is it ok to use arnica gel or will it react with pred.

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  • rocketman42
    rocketman42 margaret22251

    Posted

    Hi Margaret -

    Ironically I just got home from an appointment with my dermatologist regarding something else.

    When she saw my bruising from the prednisone she recommended I try Dermend.

    It is over the counter and she says she has seen good results with it.

    I have not tried it yet but just placed my order.

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 rocketman42

      Posted

      hi rocketman, not heard of Dermend, so will be interested to see what you think of it, many thanks

  • EileenH
    EileenH margaret22251

    Posted

    I use it quite a bit! Never had a problem so I assume it is OK. What I haven't tried along with pred is the homeopathic globules which I found previously were fantastic for acute problems.

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 EileenH

      Posted

      Thanks Eileen i am going to try it as the bruising is getting worse, and is painfull

    • EileenH
      EileenH margaret22251

      Posted

      If it is getting worse you may need it looked at to be sure it is "just" the pred.

    • margaret22251
      margaret22251 EileenH

      Posted

      Its ok now thank you, i think the Arnica is bring the bruises out, and i am sure its the pred as i had it before and told my doctor, she told me what to look for.

      Many thanks

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