asmakis Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 My dad was rushed to the Dr./hospital this morning. All night he had gurgling in his chest and feeling incredibly week. So far I have found out that his oxygen level is 82 and as he was sitting he got a horrible bloody nose. Why the bloody nose? I'm scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Amanda, It could be something as simple as his platelets/ blood counts being low. That often will bring on a bloody nose, and cause a person to feel very, very weak (and it's a common side effect of the lovely treatments). If that's what it is, they'll just give him some good new blood, and maybe some fluids, and he'll probably go home feeling a whole lot better. ((((hugs))))) to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 (((Amanda))), Sorry for this unexpected twist -- I hope this will be a little bump in the road and your Dad will be home quickly. We are with you and here for you always. Hang in there kiddo -- your Dad is a fighter! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fipster Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hi Amanda, My mom has had bloody noses (although probably not as severe as you're talking about) from the Tarceva (at least we think) and also a blood taste in her mouth. These side effects are getting better. I'm with the previous poster in thinking he'll feel much better in a few days. Hang in there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Hi Amanda! I remember when my mother was first diagnosed with high blood pressure. She got a bad nose bleed that wouldn't quit and had to go to the emergency room to get it packed. I also had nosebleeds after lung surgery. It was caused by the percocet. I don't know if I took them too close together or what but I also have high blood pressure and was told to get off them as they increase your blood pressure. Don't know if your family member takes percocet for pain but it is one possibility. Prayers for you and your family! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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