Bruising???

I woke up this morning with a huge purple bruise on my wrist. I took me a while to figure out that it was from a bracelet that I was wearing yesterday. I don't remember bumping into anything or getting hurt in anyway. I have never had a problem with bruising before. Is this related to the Remicade I just started? I am so clumpsy with butterfingers these days from the prednisone that I am worried about walking around with black and blue marks all summer long.

Is this an indication of a problem and something urgent that I should talk about with my GI?

Anyone on Remicade bruise easily? Anyone know why?

yep me too. i was only on pred for a short while and kept getting bruises. it made me feel clumsy aswel. i kept wondering where did that come from as i clearly didnt remember bumping myself.

I bruise easy anyway, but when I started on 6mp the bruising increased. Now that I am on both 6mp and Remicade, all you have to do is look at me and I bruise! I never remember how I get them but they just happen. I've had my platelets checked numerous times and they are always good. So, if you have not had the bruising before Remi, than it's probably the Remi. I'm not sure why though. I have tried Arnica cream in the past to help with the bruising and it helps it go away faster (it's found in most health food stores). But, you should tell your GI anyway the next time you see him.