Mike Check Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I have a hematoma on my arm from donating plasma. I was told to expect some swelling and pain but wasn't expecting bruising. Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunter Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I used to bruise all the time giving myself my methotrexate or Humira. I'm still here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principled Man Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 How large is the bruise, and is it getting smaller or larger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 It shouldn't be a problem Some are better with needles than others, but I wouldn't give it much thought Wear it well, be proud and just tell people you fought off a pickpocket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Check Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 Wear it well, be proud and just tell people you fought off a pickpocket Reminds me of the stories I started telling people after I broke my arm as a kid. My favorite lie to explain the long scars from surgery was telling people I got in a knife fight with my brother. Than there's the scar on my wrist that made people think I cut myself. I blamed that one on my mom cutting me with a razor blade. It's a massive half truth but my mom really did slice my wrist with a razor blade while trying to cut matted fur off my dog growing up. I was holding him and he jerked so I got sliced instead of the fur. Innocent accident makes for a boring story 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Wear it well, be proud and just tell people you fought off a pickpocket Reminds me of the stories I started telling people after I broke my arm as a kid. My favorite lie to explain the long scars from surgery was telling people I got in a knife fight with my brother. Than there's the scar on my wrist that made people think I cut myself. I blamed that one on my mom cutting me with a razor blade. It's a massive half truth but my mom really did slice my wrist with a razor blade while trying to cut matted fur off my dog growing up. I was holding him and he jerked so I got sliced instead of the fur. Innocent accident makes for a boring story When I was 12, I played Little League, and my cheekbone was fractured when I got hit .. It became a running joke with my Dad - if we didn't get to listen to the rock stations on the radio in the car, I was gonna tell everyone that he hit me Damn, that's not even funny now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 How large is the bruise, and is it getting smaller or larger? :goodone: This. Were you active with your arm afterwards? I used to donate and one time finished and went to help move furniture. That left me with a big bruise where the needle had been . . . If you donate again, you should tell them what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Check Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) How large is the bruise, and is it getting smaller or larger? :goodone: This. Were you active with your arm afterwards? I used to donate and one time finished and went to help move furniture. That left me with a big bruise where the needle had been . . . If you donate again, you should tell them what happened.It's getting bigger and didn't start until yesterday. I donated Wednesday. Pretty much pain free today so that's good. I told my wife I would tell anyone who asked that she hit me..but she threatened to hit me for real so I passed. I haven't done anything physical beyond sweeping the kitchen and carrying a laundry basket Edited April 13, 2018 by Mike Check 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Check Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) The bruise is starting to wrap around the back of my arm but is fading some on top where it started. Everything I've looked up regarding plasma hematoma says this is normal. Kinda fascinating to watch Edited April 16, 2018 by Mike Check 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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