Nose bleeds

[sandrann]

Morning everyone..hope you're able to enjoy this beautiful sunny bank holiday Monday.

Was wondering if anyone has experienced nose bleeds since taking the cocktail of medications after having a CABG2 and Cardio Version?

Any advice on how you coped with it and did they eventually stop or did you have your prescription changed?

I'm unable to book an appointment with my doctor at the moment and any advice will be most welcome.

Hugs x

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Being a bank holiday (why do things always happen on bank holidays?) it may be worth ringing "111". They may refer you to a GP attached to an A&E or MI unit. It may be as simple as a weak blood vessel that needs cauterising or that your anti-clotting drugs need adjustment. Make sure you have your repeat prescription to hand as it is unlikely that they will be able to access your records and EPR is a joke!

[Joao_S]

Hi,

If you are blood thinning or anti-platelet nose bleeds can be quite common. I had a similar bank holiday experience last August with a nose bleed that would not stop (in A&E for over 7 hours waiting for the the nose bleed to cauterized!). If the nose bleeds continue (or not stop) call 111, they will refer you to A&E if this is necessary.

In my case, as I also had previous issues with blood in my urine and after a review with my cardiologist, the told me to stop taking Ticagrelor (anti-platelet usually required for 1 year after stents). I suggest that you book an appointment with your GP ASAP to review your medications.

All the best,

Joao

[GBerserker]

Sorry to hear that you are experiencing this. Unfortunately I think bleeding is one of the side effects that we bare because of the drugs that we need to take after a heart attack. I had mine about 6 weeks ago. Completely coincidentally I have just written about the bleeding and bruising that is so prevalent after a heart attack. Please have a look if you would like 9daysinoldham.com/2018/05/0... Like some of the other contributors I would also advise discussing with your doctor to see if there is anything that can be done with your prescription. All the best Graham

[Anna3800]

Hi, when I first started my medication I experienced small nose bleeds but all ok now, I only had 3/4 at the beginning and haven't had any since.

[sandrann in reply to Anna3800]

Thank you for your reply.. I've been taking meds for 8months now so the nose bleeds are a surprise. I now have a nasal cream and I'm not taking clopidogeral for a week.

Enjoy your evening.. we're watching Eurovision semi finals.. good for a laugh.ha.