Bebop,

Sorry to hear one of your bruises is bothering you.....I had that happen last week in the ER when I was being treated for dehydration. They blew the vein....& it got hot & swollen....then to top it off, I got my keys locked in my car with the window open only a crack....about 2 1/2 inches. I ended up squeezing my are through & reaching down to unlock it....then I got stuck while I tried to manuver in other around to the handle for the window....wouldn't you know it....it was the same are that they blew the vein the night before. That only added to the pain & more bruising.

When I got home, I found my ice pack....with a wet washcloth wrapped around my arm & the ice pack on top of that for hours & hours. It felt so good & actually helped take down the swelling. The ice was an experiment...& it worked for me. You may want to try the ice thing....even if it doesn't help.....it feels soooooo good on the bruises.

Take care,
Debbie