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Terrible nose bleeds……anyone have these? FEEDBACK PLEASE
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Terrible nose bleeds……anyone have these? FEEDBACK PLEASE

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    • December 16, 2015 at 2:40 pm
    Rita and Charles
    Participant

      Hi all, just asking if anyone has experiences really bad nose bleeds – like it comes gushing/dripping out of my husband's nose, at least 2x a week now.  We saw oncologist yesterday, and his blood levels are all good………….but this morning I saw for myself and no one's nose should bleed like his did this morning.  

      He is on BRAF combo and it is working……anyone out there with nose bleed as side effect?

      Thanks on ANY info anyone can share – thanks.

       

      Rita

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        • December 16, 2015 at 5:42 pm
        Mat
        Participant

          I've had the issue while on treatment.  Probably not related to treatment.  See an ear, nose and throat specialist (non-cancer).  He/she may be able to cauterize the affected area right in the office.  If you have an issue before the appt, try Afrin nasal spray.

          • December 16, 2015 at 5:42 pm
          Mat
          Participant

            I've had the issue while on treatment.  Probably not related to treatment.  See an ear, nose and throat specialist (non-cancer).  He/she may be able to cauterize the affected area right in the office.  If you have an issue before the appt, try Afrin nasal spray.

            • December 16, 2015 at 5:42 pm
            Mat
            Participant

              I've had the issue while on treatment.  Probably not related to treatment.  See an ear, nose and throat specialist (non-cancer).  He/she may be able to cauterize the affected area right in the office.  If you have an issue before the appt, try Afrin nasal spray.

              • December 17, 2015 at 3:31 am
              lmhl
              Participant

                could also be from the dryness-try an over the counter saline gel to lubricate the nostrils and a nasal saline mist spray (a non medicated one).  This may help.  It worked for my husband after he had radiation.

                 

                  • December 18, 2015 at 12:29 pm
                  davekarrie
                  Participant

                    I am on the Taf/Mek combination and don't have true nose bleeds but lots of blood comes out when blowing nose. It has also been dry too, it's working for me too!!

                    • December 19, 2015 at 3:56 am
                    Rita and Charles
                    Participant

                      Thanks, if someone else has it…..it kind of makes it "normal" , it happens when he blows his nose too…..soemtimes it just seems like a lot of blood..scary.  I am glad that the combo is working for you too….keep going, stay well.

                      Rita

                      • May 26, 2019 at 8:24 am
                      Muriel Stanley
                      Participant
                        Thanks for posting all of your comments – I’ve just started with nose bleeds and it’s reassuring to know it’s not just me !!
                        • December 19, 2015 at 3:56 am
                        Rita and Charles
                        Participant

                          Thanks, if someone else has it…..it kind of makes it "normal" , it happens when he blows his nose too…..soemtimes it just seems like a lot of blood..scary.  I am glad that the combo is working for you too….keep going, stay well.

                          Rita

                          • December 19, 2015 at 3:56 am
                          Rita and Charles
                          Participant

                            Thanks, if someone else has it…..it kind of makes it "normal" , it happens when he blows his nose too…..soemtimes it just seems like a lot of blood..scary.  I am glad that the combo is working for you too….keep going, stay well.

                            Rita

                            • December 18, 2015 at 12:29 pm
                            davekarrie
                            Participant

                              I am on the Taf/Mek combination and don't have true nose bleeds but lots of blood comes out when blowing nose. It has also been dry too, it's working for me too!!

                              • December 18, 2015 at 12:29 pm
                              davekarrie
                              Participant

                                I am on the Taf/Mek combination and don't have true nose bleeds but lots of blood comes out when blowing nose. It has also been dry too, it's working for me too!!

                              • December 17, 2015 at 3:31 am
                              lmhl
                              Participant

                                could also be from the dryness-try an over the counter saline gel to lubricate the nostrils and a nasal saline mist spray (a non medicated one).  This may help.  It worked for my husband after he had radiation.

                                 

                                • December 17, 2015 at 3:31 am
                                lmhl
                                Participant

                                  could also be from the dryness-try an over the counter saline gel to lubricate the nostrils and a nasal saline mist spray (a non medicated one).  This may help.  It worked for my husband after he had radiation.

                                   

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