On 2/21/2008
Dr.Agavon wrote:
Indeed, nose bleeds are definitely a symptom of MF. Immediatly stop taking any aspirin, as that will contribute very much to this symptom.
Also she should hold her head upright, in a sitting position to prevent strangulation.
I have had bleeds that bled profusely for seven hours.
Thank you Dr. Agavon. She has stopped taking aspirin recently because the bleeding started the day after Christmas. That's when she found out that aspirin actually kills plateltes...or actually remembered :) she has a tough time with short term memory loss. She did well during her biopsy, though and I guess we will have some answers early next week. As for holding her head upright to aviod choking, she does that, but she's still in misery. She reluctantly started taking vicoprofen for leg pain and this has helped her tremendously with the little things that we all take for granted, like sleeping through the night. Best wishes to you for good health, and thanks again for letting me know about this particular symptom.