whats arnica lol?

what is it, what does it do, where do i get it and how much is it? and do i need it for my hosp bag? lol thanks xxxx

not 100% sure but sure its a natural remedy i think it comes in form of cream or tables, its suppose to help with bruising, i know you can get it from boots and ive had it in a cream form befor but dno if theres a diff kind for surgery xx

No not different kinds. Ullnprob wanna take the tablets for ur op which u can get from boots. They will sell it in the homeopathy section and they will prob have 30c which u can take. Yes it’s a Natural remedy to help with bruising. I also took it when I had my c section. Xx

Some surgeons recommend you take it,some don’t,Mario recommend it.xx

okay thanks ladys xxxxx

well ive got a cream called arnica & its for bruising, so maybe there is 2 kinds lol xx

You can get the tablets from boots ie for facial surgery xxx

Arnica is a plant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnica), which when taken in cream or tablet form, can help to reduce bruising and aid healing, especially of the muscles. However, it is an anti-coagulent too, which means it thins the blood. Unless your surgeon has specifically recommended taking Arnica, don’t take it. Especially not if you’re taking other blood thinners like aspirin, ibuprofen, or warfarin. It can cause the stitches to open up and delay healing, or if you’re pre-op it can predispose you to heamorrage. A lot of girls on here take it without understanding the risks. Ask your surgeon what he/ she recommends.

Once your scars are fully healed (around 6 weeks) you should be ok to use Arnica. It works a miracle on bruising. I have always used the cream, but you can buy cream or tablet form from boots or any chemist.

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