Nosebleeds

[Jerry]

Hi folks …
I came acrosss something that might be worth asking your doctor(s) about. I have had a couple of nosebleeds this Fall/Winter already and went to the ER for the first one and all they did was cauterize it and sent me home.
On the second one, I went to an ENT specialist who told me in the future to get a cotton ball and stretch it into an oblong shape similar to a football and completely soak it with Afrin. Then insert it into the nostril and put pressure on it for 20 to 30 minutes (I have a clamp from the ER) and then gently remove it. I have done so twice more and it has worked for me.
He did say that if I felt blood going down the back of my throat or if I was still bleeding after trying the Afrin/cotton ball twice, then seek medical help. Maybe this will help someone. Happy Holidays !!

Jerry

[chuckk333]

Jerry,

Thanks for your tips. What is Afrin?

What chrom abnormalities do you have? and What are you platelet numbers when you have your nose bleeds?

[Jack_dup1]

Jerry,
Thanks for the tip, I have had a few minor nose bleeds, they don’t last long, the low humidity doesn’t help the situation. The only thing I will say about Afrin is to not use it too often, I mean as a nasal spray, it can be very additive. When it first came out I used it quite a bit to help with a chronic stuffed up nose, it worked great, but I over used it and it made the situation worse.
Jack
Jack

[Jerry]

Jack …
Absolutely correct … I got hooked on Dristan once and it was a bear to get off of … the Afrin as this doc recommended is to be used only to stop nosebleeds because it constricts the blood vessels.

Chuck … Afrin is an OTC nasal spry that can be quite addictive … in fact, I think the instructions say to not use it more than 3 days … but this is a different usage and would not be used daily …

My platelet numbers are currently around 12 … very very low … but they have been as low as 7 … as far as my chromosomal abnormalities go, I do not have them at my fingertips but suffice to say there are several which puts me into a higher risk category.

Jerry

[Jack_dup1]

Jerry,
That’s the first time I have been called “absolutely correct” since I got married.
Jack

[Bkwits]

Jack,
LOL. Thanks for the chuckle. I needed that today.
Barb

[Sandy L]

Jack

Me too. It does feel good to laugh.

sandy

[chuckk333]

Jerry, The reason I asked about your chrome abnormalities is be cause I have a bunch of abnormal chromes and I am wondering what may lie ahead for me.

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