I bruised easily on Enbrel too. No skin tears tgo. I try to avoid steroids as much as possible. The collagen peptides I take every day help me with a protein forward diet bc I don't eat enough meat. I have noticed faster recovery after physical activity and increased stamina during activity.

Mike... I have been taking collagen now for about 10 days, too early to get a good read, but I have also been off any corticosteroids and meloxicam now for almost a month and my bruising has decreased, but I haven't been gardening or doing anything that might cause bruising either... Will keep you posted on the collagen. It won't hurt... my nails seems to be growing and my hair looks lovely... That is a bonus. lol

I also have the bruises and tears.My arms and hands look terrible,no one can tell me what it is from.Did you try the collagen and did it work?

Jeannette of you have access to a pool I recommend running in the pool. Start out walking. The resistance alone from the force coming back at you from water displacement is really good for you. Equivalent to lifting weights. Low impact. It's amazing how well I'm able to move in the water. Out of the water I'm a hot mess

I want to exersize ,I want to run so bad I give out and the pain in my feet are so bad that I don't want to walk,most days.