sarabeth87
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I started coughing up a little bit of blood yesterday and I coughed up a little today. Well anyways, I think I read on here about hemoptysis relating to your period. I was just wondering if anyone had any info on that.
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hemoptysis
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sarabeth87
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I started coughing up a little bit of blood yesterday and I coughed up a little today. Well anyways, I think I read on here about hemoptysis relating to your period. I was just wondering if anyone had any info on that.
sarabeth87
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I started coughing up a little bit of blood yesterday and I coughed up a little today. Well anyways, I think I read on here about hemoptysis relating to your period. I was just wondering if anyone had any info on that.
coltsfan715
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I don't typically cough up pure blood, but when I am due for my period and shortly after I begin my period I sometimes cough up blood streaked sputum.
I don't have any documentation about it though.
Hope it is just period related for you - if you are sick though I hope you start getting better soon.
Take Care,
Lindsey
Also to add: I think alot of it depends on how you feel as well. If you have been feeling crummy or like you are getting an infection there may be more to the hemoptysis than just your period. Just a thought. Take Care.
I don't have any documentation about it though.
Hope it is just period related for you - if you are sick though I hope you start getting better soon.
Take Care,
Lindsey
Also to add: I think alot of it depends on how you feel as well. If you have been feeling crummy or like you are getting an infection there may be more to the hemoptysis than just your period. Just a thought. Take Care.
coltsfan715
New member
I don't typically cough up pure blood, but when I am due for my period and shortly after I begin my period I sometimes cough up blood streaked sputum.
I don't have any documentation about it though.
Hope it is just period related for you - if you are sick though I hope you start getting better soon.
Take Care,
Lindsey
Also to add: I think alot of it depends on how you feel as well. If you have been feeling crummy or like you are getting an infection there may be more to the hemoptysis than just your period. Just a thought. Take Care.
I don't have any documentation about it though.
Hope it is just period related for you - if you are sick though I hope you start getting better soon.
Take Care,
Lindsey
Also to add: I think alot of it depends on how you feel as well. If you have been feeling crummy or like you are getting an infection there may be more to the hemoptysis than just your period. Just a thought. Take Care.
coltsfan715
New member
I don't typically cough up pure blood, but when I am due for my period and shortly after I begin my period I sometimes cough up blood streaked sputum.
I don't have any documentation about it though.
Hope it is just period related for you - if you are sick though I hope you start getting better soon.
Take Care,
Lindsey
Also to add: I think alot of it depends on how you feel as well. If you have been feeling crummy or like you are getting an infection there may be more to the hemoptysis than just your period. Just a thought. Take Care.
I don't have any documentation about it though.
Hope it is just period related for you - if you are sick though I hope you start getting better soon.
Take Care,
Lindsey
Also to add: I think alot of it depends on how you feel as well. If you have been feeling crummy or like you are getting an infection there may be more to the hemoptysis than just your period. Just a thought. Take Care.
Did you cough up pure blood, Sara? or was it streaks? I do believe that hormones play some role, like Melissa said, just before the period begins but I would not just assume that. I hope you called your doctor (or cf nurse) just to give him/her a heads up with what is going on.
Are you doing your airway clearance? Have you been around any smokers or irritants? Sometimes there just seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why it happens.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
When I have pure blood (not streaks) I am told not to do airway clearance (vest) or Hypertonic Saline until I am blood free for 24 hours.
If the bleeding happens again you might need an oral antibiotic because the bleeding could be a sign of infection.
Keep us updated.
You are in my prayers. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
Are you doing your airway clearance? Have you been around any smokers or irritants? Sometimes there just seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why it happens.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
When I have pure blood (not streaks) I am told not to do airway clearance (vest) or Hypertonic Saline until I am blood free for 24 hours.
If the bleeding happens again you might need an oral antibiotic because the bleeding could be a sign of infection.
Keep us updated.
You are in my prayers. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
Did you cough up pure blood, Sara? or was it streaks? I do believe that hormones play some role, like Melissa said, just before the period begins but I would not just assume that. I hope you called your doctor (or cf nurse) just to give him/her a heads up with what is going on.
Are you doing your airway clearance? Have you been around any smokers or irritants? Sometimes there just seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why it happens.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
When I have pure blood (not streaks) I am told not to do airway clearance (vest) or Hypertonic Saline until I am blood free for 24 hours.
If the bleeding happens again you might need an oral antibiotic because the bleeding could be a sign of infection.
Keep us updated.
You are in my prayers. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
Are you doing your airway clearance? Have you been around any smokers or irritants? Sometimes there just seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why it happens.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
When I have pure blood (not streaks) I am told not to do airway clearance (vest) or Hypertonic Saline until I am blood free for 24 hours.
If the bleeding happens again you might need an oral antibiotic because the bleeding could be a sign of infection.
Keep us updated.
You are in my prayers. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
Did you cough up pure blood, Sara? or was it streaks? I do believe that hormones play some role, like Melissa said, just before the period begins but I would not just assume that. I hope you called your doctor (or cf nurse) just to give him/her a heads up with what is going on.
Are you doing your airway clearance? Have you been around any smokers or irritants? Sometimes there just seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why it happens.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
When I have pure blood (not streaks) I am told not to do airway clearance (vest) or Hypertonic Saline until I am blood free for 24 hours.
If the bleeding happens again you might need an oral antibiotic because the bleeding could be a sign of infection.
Keep us updated.
You are in my prayers. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
Are you doing your airway clearance? Have you been around any smokers or irritants? Sometimes there just seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why it happens.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">
When I have pure blood (not streaks) I am told not to do airway clearance (vest) or Hypertonic Saline until I am blood free for 24 hours.
If the bleeding happens again you might need an oral antibiotic because the bleeding could be a sign of infection.
Keep us updated.
You are in my prayers. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
There is some correlation to hemoptysis and the menstrual cycle. I went on birth control pills to control hemoptysis a few different times. Its kind of odd how that would correlate, but it does seem to be linked with hormonal changes that we go thru. My nurse explained to me that the estrogen in the oral birth control pill keeps the blood vessels pliable which in turn helps them not to break as often or as easily. Not ovulating is what i was trying to acchieve since from the day of ovulation to the day of my period, i would cough up blood (pure blood) quite a few different times . When i was on the oral b/c i did notice a lessening of hemoptysis, but it never stopped it COMPLETELY. It did certainly cut it down noticeably. I didnt stay on the b/c because i am coming up on 42 and there are risks to taking it after age 35. The last tihng i need is something more to worry about. I just had my 3rd embolization 3 months ago, and am hoping not to have to need another any time soon or ever. Like everyone else said, if the bleeding keeps up, you should call your Doctor to be sure something else isnt brewing.
There is some correlation to hemoptysis and the menstrual cycle. I went on birth control pills to control hemoptysis a few different times. Its kind of odd how that would correlate, but it does seem to be linked with hormonal changes that we go thru. My nurse explained to me that the estrogen in the oral birth control pill keeps the blood vessels pliable which in turn helps them not to break as often or as easily. Not ovulating is what i was trying to acchieve since from the day of ovulation to the day of my period, i would cough up blood (pure blood) quite a few different times . When i was on the oral b/c i did notice a lessening of hemoptysis, but it never stopped it COMPLETELY. It did certainly cut it down noticeably. I didnt stay on the b/c because i am coming up on 42 and there are risks to taking it after age 35. The last tihng i need is something more to worry about. I just had my 3rd embolization 3 months ago, and am hoping not to have to need another any time soon or ever. Like everyone else said, if the bleeding keeps up, you should call your Doctor to be sure something else isnt brewing.
There is some correlation to hemoptysis and the menstrual cycle. I went on birth control pills to control hemoptysis a few different times. Its kind of odd how that would correlate, but it does seem to be linked with hormonal changes that we go thru. My nurse explained to me that the estrogen in the oral birth control pill keeps the blood vessels pliable which in turn helps them not to break as often or as easily. Not ovulating is what i was trying to acchieve since from the day of ovulation to the day of my period, i would cough up blood (pure blood) quite a few different times . When i was on the oral b/c i did notice a lessening of hemoptysis, but it never stopped it COMPLETELY. It did certainly cut it down noticeably. I didnt stay on the b/c because i am coming up on 42 and there are risks to taking it after age 35. The last tihng i need is something more to worry about. I just had my 3rd embolization 3 months ago, and am hoping not to have to need another any time soon or ever. Like everyone else said, if the bleeding keeps up, you should call your Doctor to be sure something else isnt brewing.
sarabeth87
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i just coughed up streaks of blood once today and once yesterday. i have also noticed that the HS has been making me cough ALOT more and irritating my throat.
sarabeth87
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i just coughed up streaks of blood once today and once yesterday. i have also noticed that the HS has been making me cough ALOT more and irritating my throat.
sarabeth87
New member
i just coughed up streaks of blood once today and once yesterday. i have also noticed that the HS has been making me cough ALOT more and irritating my throat.