Oh Dear, Dianne! Please do take care -- I wonder if (although unattractive) a Thermacare patch would help. I've learned that applying heat (Thermacare patch, microwave heat pack, electric heat pad, etc.) and then alternate with cold (frozen food, ice, etc.) at the soonest onset of a nasty bruise (and a painful one) helps speed up the healing process and alleviate the pain and nasty bruising. Hope you feeling better soon!