I'm on Methotrexate and Xeljanz along with prednisone. A while back my liver enzymes were very high. MY RA doc sent me to a gastroenterologist and she asked me alot of questions. She asked if I had UNEXPLAINED bruising and itching and pain . She told me it could be related to liver problems. Had a liver biopsy and found that I did have a fatty liver due to the medications. I now have to keep a very good job at getting my labs done monthly. Keep us informed as to what your doctor says.

Because, Advil, aspirin, Motrin...all thin the blood.

It is odd isn't it? I also get quite a lot of unexplained bruising on my arms, legs and trunk. Do check it out with your tame medic! I must do the same.

Itchy skin can be a sign of liver problems, inflammation (and we all know about that!), a reaction to any opiate based pain killer or simply extra sensitivity due to dry skin and winter weather. So, slather on the body lotion and check with your RA doctor about possible causes. Hope you get some rep if soon. Blessings. Barbara

I experience itchy bruising as well! They also leave gray discoloration for months after healing. My doc is not concerned either 😕

I do find bruising on my arms and bleed abnormal amount but the doctor said it was coming from my RA drugs but before being diagnosed with RA I was taking Advil and bruised from that as well. Let me know what your doctor says..