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pat_k

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2. Infusion treatments for Alzheimer's is a likely cause of bruising and bleeding.

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Thu Dec 11, 2025, 04:43 PM

Dec 11

According to Gemini (take with whatever grains of salt you apply to all AI summaries).

Bruising and bleeding on the hands during Alzheimer's infusions, especially with drugs like Leqembi (lecanemab), often relate to ARIA (Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities), manifesting as tiny brain bleeds/swelling, but can also stem from IV insertion, medication side effects (like aspirin), or increased fragility, requiring careful monitoring via MRI and communication with doctors about symptoms like headaches, confusion, or vision changes, notes AL.com...

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"Is he shaking hands with chainsaws? Why does he need bandages?" [View all] Miles Archer Dec 11 OP

"Putting aside that she's obviously lying" BOSSHOG Dec 11 #1

Infusion treatments for Alzheimer's is a likely cause of bruising and bleeding. pat_k Dec 11 #2

Or perhaps someone he tried to yank over yanked back and he fell and broke his hand?? pat_k Dec 11 #3

Likely putting his hands where they don't belong. 2MuchNoise Dec 11 #4

If I knew the person in front of me had makeup slathered all over the back of their right hand, tanyev Dec 11 #5