 [ Symptoms ] i need help with cyproheptadine use i take cyproheptadine for increasing my appetite but makes me extremely tired and has stooped making me hungry i am a 14 year old male  [ Disease ] whenever a person hits an extremity hard enough to break the skin we become concerned about a possible fracture your friend probably would be well advised to head for an urgent care facility for an x ray especially given the level of bruising you describe meanwhile your roommate can elevate her foot apply a compression bandage like an ace wrap for moderate compression do not wrap it too tightly  and apply ice packs to the foot these steps    the so called rice approach for rest ice compress elevate    may help reduce swelling which hinders the body is healing response i hope your roommate feels better soon