kimmek Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hi all, not many posts from this end lately as Mom is doing fairly well cancer wise. Her COPD is about to get the best of her though. This friday we go for the next 3 month check up and I assume the dr will oreder appropriate scans. Up until 2 days ago I didnt have a worry in the world about these scans, but Mom has a pretty bad nose blled in her sleep and then teh next am when she woke up and was trying to clear her throat, breath, just get moving around she coughed up a bit of blood ( i dont recall her exact description). First time any blood has been coughed up since before she was dx and started chemo. her coumadin levels have ben doing great but as all tings that can chg with th wind, so maybe her blood is really thin as she is bruising terribly as she often does. If anyone has any thought on this I would aprreciate hearing from you and if you all could add her to your prayers for nice pretty scnas in the next week or so. Thank you and God Bless Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Prayers for good news. Hugs, Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Prayers being sent..... love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I'm praying for you, too. could the blood have been from her nose, collecting in her throat? my mom does not have COPD, but she gets alot of nose bleeds, especially from the canulla. I'm sure the doc will have answers, and treatment. prayers and warm thoughts are with you. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 A friend is on coumadin too. He goes in regularly for his clotting time to be checked. I am sure your mom's levls are checked also? He has had many occasions where he has bleeds that don't stop. If it doesn't come under control after a day or so, then he will have to go to the ER to have the bleed stopped and on occasion has had to be admitted. But, it sounds like your Mom's bleeding has stopped, Kim. No one likes to cough up blood. It just ain't normal! But, the good thing is that you know and I know what the source of the bleeding is. It is not the lung...! YAY!!! (We definitely do not like that, do we???) Prayers for clean scans coming your mom's way! love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Sending all caring thoughts and strength to you and your mom. It does sound like the blood she coughed up in the morning was probably related to the nose bleeds. That was my first thought, anyway. Here's to good scans! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Praying for a great check up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hi Kim, You can add my prayers to all the rest for good scans. As for the bleeding, Coumadin can certainly be a culprit . One thing I would like to say is that if a person is experiencing bleeding, it doesn't usually happen just once. It will be a continuing thing throughout the day and on days following. There can be so many reasons and should be checked out by the doctor. In this case, based on what you have told us, it sure sounds like it came from her nose. Take care and keep us informed. God bless. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 I pray that your scans are NED!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Sorry to hear about your moms breathing problems. Lets hope Friday will give more positive news. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Hi, Kim, Does your Mom's Oxygen Concentrator have a humidfier attached to it? If not ask her O2 supplier for one, and be sure to use only Distilled Water. Also, there are several types of Nasal Cannulas...You have to ask for the one made of super soft plastic (at least I do). It is less damaging to the inside of the nose. Hope this helps. PS After having seen your photograph I bet you look great in your Ren Faire Costume! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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