Good grief! I am sorry I didn't see this comment sooner, painohhpain! Are you dealing with RA or OA? While this community is geared towards RA specifically, we are always happy to help in any way we can. I hope your physician has offered you some treatment options that can potentially bring you some lasting relief. As far as that 'bruised' feeling, I know many of our members have shared that their body and muscles can feel sensitive and damaged at times. You can always ask your physician if your arthritis has spread. Good luck and again, apologies for the delayed response! Best, Erin, RheumatoidArthritis.net Team Member.