I have several bruises on my lower legs that have been there for over 2 years. They do not hurt nor do they look like spider veins. There are unsightly and I feel self-conscious about showing my legs. I am 54, 5'3 and 128lbs. so I'm not overweight and I walk everyday. I went to a vein specialist that says they are broken blood vessels requiring shots and wearing tight support stockings for weeks. I don't believe this is the correct diagnosis. Any suggestions of what else it could be?
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Excessive amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine. If you are taking a dopaminergenic drug that triggers the release of dopamine, and/or inhibits its reuptake, then, if prescribed, you should cut the dosage under the direction of your physician.
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Excessive amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine. If you are taking a dopaminergenic drug that triggers the release of dopamine, and/or inhibits its reuptake, then (if prescribed) you should consider cutting the dosage under the direction of your physician. The bruises should disappear promptly, within a few days at most, when excess dopamine production is reduced.
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I am aware that this is a late reply and the original poster will unlikely read it, however I thought it may benefit anybody else who has this issue and allocates this question.
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I should also add that excess amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) may also cause this problem, but to a lesser extent than dopamine, however the same course of action should be taken.
This may occur with SSRI's/SNRI's/NDRI's, while excess dopamine most frequently occurs with dopamine agonists or amphetamines.
It is ridiculous that a specialist may suggest injections, many physicians, with exception to psychiatrists, are unaware that unusual bruising or "blotches" on the lower legs are caused by an excess of the neurotransmitters mentioned.
This may occur with SSRI's/SNRI's/NDRI's, while excess dopamine most frequently occurs with dopamine agonists or amphetamines.
It is ridiculous that a specialist may suggest injections, many physicians, with exception to psychiatrists, are unaware that unusual bruising or "blotches" on the lower legs are caused by an excess of the neurotransmitters mentioned.
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What could cause the sudden onset of bruises on the lower extremities, without injury to the area, which then becomes sensitive to touch?
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