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Oops he did it again... (Original Post) mercuryblues Dec 2025 OP
My guess is... Mike Nelson Dec 2025 #1
That's what i think. mercuryblues Dec 2025 #2
Bandaid is covering a dark bruise. nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2025 #3
Just the makeup is good for that. mercuryblues Dec 2025 #5
I think he's on blood thinners BonnieJW Dec 2025 #7
I would be very surprised if he wasn't on blood thinners... Trueblue Texan Dec 2025 #12
A doctor I follow suggested angrychair Dec 2025 #8
that makes total sense. nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2025 #13
I get that bruising from an occasional top of hand stick to get platelet counts Skittles Dec 2025 #4
Hahaha -I probably got platelets from you at some point. mercuryblues Dec 2025 #6
working on gallon 71! Skittles Dec 2025 #11
Sleepy Don. Swede Dec 2025 #9
He must be getting some intravenous therapy. ChicagoTeamster Dec 2025 #10

Mike Nelson

(10,943 posts)
1. My guess is...
Tue Dec 2, 2025, 09:37 PM
Dec 2025

... he's getting something IV fed. It's weird how he is able to grow an ear back - but can't heal a little pin prick?

mercuryblues

(16,413 posts)
2. That's what i think.
Tue Dec 2, 2025, 09:55 PM
Dec 2025

The thing is, why the Band-Aid?

I have a very low platelet count, it takes a hot minute for my blood to clot after a stick. Still, I can remove the bandage in 15-20 minutes and it is fine.

Now you see trump, double bandaged with not only tabs the cut off, but under the makeup. IMO it makes it look more visible.

mercuryblues

(16,413 posts)
5. Just the makeup is good for that.
Tue Dec 2, 2025, 10:30 PM
Dec 2025

Trust me. A while back I got hit in the eye with a baseball that was hit just right. I had a huge event to go to the next day. Noone could tell I had a massive black eye.

Trueblue Texan

(4,465 posts)
12. I would be very surprised if he wasn't on blood thinners...
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 04:38 AM
Dec 2025

Most of us over 65 are on some form of blood thinner. I wonder if he's not doing dialysis and has to get regular blood draws.

angrychair

(12,285 posts)
8. A doctor I follow suggested
Tue Dec 2, 2025, 11:11 PM
Dec 2025

It could be Leqembi, a drug to combat earlier signs of Alzheimer's that is initially given as a infusion.

It can require regular MRIs and monitoring because it can cause brain bleeds and other complications.

Skittles

(171,716 posts)
4. I get that bruising from an occasional top of hand stick to get platelet counts
Tue Dec 2, 2025, 10:28 PM
Dec 2025

(regular platelet donor)

mercuryblues

(16,413 posts)
6. Hahaha -I probably got platelets from you at some point.
Tue Dec 2, 2025, 10:32 PM
Dec 2025

Seriously thank you for donating.

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