I had my first hemoptysis when I was 7 mos pregnant. It was mild, I'd say just a few tbsp of blood. Since it had never happened (and I was pregnant) I was terrified and called 911 and was taken to the hospital. The bleeding stopped within minutes but I had 2 more bleeds that same week (all that stopped just as quickly). My doctor kept me in the hospital for the next 2 mos on and off until I delivered our baby. <br><br>Getting to my question: I was pressured by my doctor immediately to have a pulmonary embolism done. I basically refused. And of course on the second bleed and the third they were chomping at the bit to have it done. I was told that if I weren't pregnant they would have definitely done the emblization. To me that seemed REALLY drastic. I'm wondering if (fingers crossed) it have another bleed post pregnancy...should I have an embolism done? For EVERY bleed? How do other doctors handle this?<br><br>
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Hemoptysis
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I had my first hemoptysis when I was 7 mos pregnant. It was mild, I'd say just a few tbsp of blood. Since it had never happened (and I was pregnant) I was terrified and called 911 and was taken to the hospital. The bleeding stopped within minutes but I had 2 more bleeds that same week (all that stopped just as quickly). My doctor kept me in the hospital for the next 2 mos on and off until I delivered our baby. <br><br>Getting to my question: I was pressured by my doctor immediately to have a pulmonary embolism done. I basically refused. And of course on the second bleed and the third they were chomping at the bit to have it done. I was told that if I weren't pregnant they would have definitely done the emblization. To me that seemed REALLY drastic. I'm wondering if (fingers crossed) it have another bleed post pregnancy...should I have an embolism done? For EVERY bleed? How do other doctors handle this?<br><br>
I had my first hemoptysis when I was 7 mos pregnant. It was mild, I'd say just a few tbsp of blood. Since it had never happened (and I was pregnant) I was terrified and called 911 and was taken to the hospital. The bleeding stopped within minutes but I had 2 more bleeds that same week (all that stopped just as quickly). My doctor kept me in the hospital for the next 2 mos on and off until I delivered our baby. <br><br>Getting to my question: I was pressured by my doctor immediately to have a pulmonary embolism done. I basically refused. And of course on the second bleed and the third they were chomping at the bit to have it done. I was told that if I weren't pregnant they would have definitely done the emblization. To me that seemed REALLY drastic. I'm wondering if (fingers crossed) it have another bleed post pregnancy...should I have an embolism done? For EVERY bleed? How do other doctors handle this?<br><br>
I suffered a sever hemoptysis back a few years I lost all most 4 quarts of blood during it, they the DRs were ready to give me a blood transfusion. But once the bleeding stopped which it did all on its own they didnt have to. I have never had a pulmonary embolisms. I do have frequent hemoptysis not anything to sever but enough that I have mentioned to my DR about pe but she says we dont need to do that until it is bad enough for it.
I suffered a sever hemoptysis back a few years I lost all most 4 quarts of blood during it, they the DRs were ready to give me a blood transfusion. But once the bleeding stopped which it did all on its own they didnt have to. I have never had a pulmonary embolisms. I do have frequent hemoptysis not anything to sever but enough that I have mentioned to my DR about pe but she says we dont need to do that until it is bad enough for it.
I suffered a sever hemoptysis back a few years I lost all most 4 quarts of blood during it, they the DRs were ready to give me a blood transfusion. But once the bleeding stopped which it did all on its own they didnt have to. I have never had a pulmonary embolisms. I do have frequent hemoptysis not anything to sever but enough that I have mentioned to my DR about pe but she says we dont need to do that until it is bad enough for it.
From what you describe I don't see what I would consider justification for an embolization.
They are normally used if 1) the bleeding keeps going, or reoccurs over a period of time or 2) if you bleed enough that your stats (PTT & PT) are impacted.
Beyond that is sounds like your Dr was being very aggressive, probably more than I would have been comfortable with in your position.
They are normally used if 1) the bleeding keeps going, or reoccurs over a period of time or 2) if you bleed enough that your stats (PTT & PT) are impacted.
Beyond that is sounds like your Dr was being very aggressive, probably more than I would have been comfortable with in your position.
From what you describe I don't see what I would consider justification for an embolization.
They are normally used if 1) the bleeding keeps going, or reoccurs over a period of time or 2) if you bleed enough that your stats (PTT & PT) are impacted.
Beyond that is sounds like your Dr was being very aggressive, probably more than I would have been comfortable with in your position.
They are normally used if 1) the bleeding keeps going, or reoccurs over a period of time or 2) if you bleed enough that your stats (PTT & PT) are impacted.
Beyond that is sounds like your Dr was being very aggressive, probably more than I would have been comfortable with in your position.
From what you describe I don't see what I would consider justification for an embolization.
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<br />They are normally used if 1) the bleeding keeps going, or reoccurs over a period of time or 2) if you bleed enough that your stats (PTT & PT) are impacted.
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<br />Beyond that is sounds like your Dr was being very aggressive, probably more than I would have been comfortable with in your position.
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<br />They are normally used if 1) the bleeding keeps going, or reoccurs over a period of time or 2) if you bleed enough that your stats (PTT & PT) are impacted.
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<br />Beyond that is sounds like your Dr was being very aggressive, probably more than I would have been comfortable with in your position.
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cindylou
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Yeah, I definitely don't see a reason to embolize! I have been having several small hemoptyses lately. I was told that I don't need to go to the ER unless I've coughed up more than 1/4 cup of blood (one of my friends was told 1/2 cup by her doctor) and it's not stopping. As far as I understand, embolizing is definitely NOT something you want to do if you don't absolutely have to.
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cindylou
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Yeah, I definitely don't see a reason to embolize! I have been having several small hemoptyses lately. I was told that I don't need to go to the ER unless I've coughed up more than 1/4 cup of blood (one of my friends was told 1/2 cup by her doctor) and it's not stopping. As far as I understand, embolizing is definitely NOT something you want to do if you don't absolutely have to.
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cindylou
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Yeah, I definitely don't see a reason to embolize! I have been having several small hemoptyses lately. I was told that I don't need to go to the ER unless I've coughed up more than 1/4 cup of blood (one of my friends was told 1/2 cup by her doctor) and it's not stopping. As far as I understand, embolizing is definitely NOT something you want to do if you don't absolutely have to.
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BreetheFree
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Hi Blue and randmel89,
I scare myself with Hemoptysis and Embolization. When I got this part of my life managed well. I felt a deep level of relief.
Have you gotten a chance to see what we have writen here... a different approach.
http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=608866&highlight_key=y&keyword1=hemoptysis
I scare myself with Hemoptysis and Embolization. When I got this part of my life managed well. I felt a deep level of relief.
Have you gotten a chance to see what we have writen here... a different approach.
http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=608866&highlight_key=y&keyword1=hemoptysis
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BreetheFree
Guest
Hi Blue and randmel89,
I scare myself with Hemoptysis and Embolization. When I got this part of my life managed well. I felt a deep level of relief.
Have you gotten a chance to see what we have writen here... a different approach.
http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=608866&highlight_key=y&keyword1=hemoptysis
I scare myself with Hemoptysis and Embolization. When I got this part of my life managed well. I felt a deep level of relief.
Have you gotten a chance to see what we have writen here... a different approach.
http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=608866&highlight_key=y&keyword1=hemoptysis
B
BreetheFree
Guest
Hi Blue and randmel89,
<br />
<br />I scare myself with Hemoptysis and Embolization. When I got this part of my life managed well. I felt a deep level of relief.
<br />
<br />Have you gotten a chance to see what we have writen here... a different approach.
<br />
<br />http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=608866&highlight_key=y&keyword1=hemoptysis
<br />
<br />I scare myself with Hemoptysis and Embolization. When I got this part of my life managed well. I felt a deep level of relief.
<br />
<br />Have you gotten a chance to see what we have writen here... a different approach.
<br />
<br />http://forums.cysticfibrosis.com/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=608866&highlight_key=y&keyword1=hemoptysis