Nose Bleeds and All That Fun Stuff

I always lean my head back. If I didn't, it would not stop. It sounds like the medical professionals who are telling you not to lean your head back know that it will not stop if you don't and then after 30 minute you go see them, and they get paid. After about 20 minutes, it stops. My last nose bleed was a couple of months ago. Many times it happens when I get in the shower or when I get out. Why I don't know. When I was a little girl, my uncle said to roll up a match book cover and put it under your nose. I don't remember if it helped.

Hi there, I am sorry that your medication is doing this to you. I am sure that you may have already asked your Doctor for another type without this side effect! I have heard Never tilt your head back! Only lean forwrd. I am very thankful that I can not remember the last time that I had a nose-bleed or any of the details. Sorry not more helpful. But, I feel really bad that you are going through this.

Hi, Pam. I do not remember my last nose bleed. On the other hand my husband and his sister get them so badly that a school nurse he had for only a year and a half, over thirty five years ago, remembered him because of them. He has had the capilllaries cauterized years ago. Good news, here is what helps: Take a vitamin C supplement, and take it consistently. Although C is a blood thinner, it also strengthens the walls of the capillaries, so that they are less fragile. The second is an instruction from our current doctor. He told Bob that when he finds that he is getting nosebleeds frequently, he should get the OTC saline nasal spray, and use it up to ten times a day to moisten, and lubricate the lining of his nose. It also washes away any allergens that might irritate it. These two simple things have done wonders for hubby. I hope this could help you as well.

I haven't had a nose bleed in a very long time. I actually cannot remember when was the last time that I had one. I know how to get them to stop though. I cover my nose with a tissue or a wash cloth and tilt my head back to make the bleeding stop. I know alot of people say not to do that because it causes clots. I say to do whatever it takes to stop the bleeding and deal with the consequences later if you have no other knowledge of how to get it to stop another way.

I have not had a nosebleed in years. My daughter gets them alot from her allergies. We just get a cold wet washcloth anad hold it on her nose until it stops. I don't think they have ever lasted 20 mintues though that would scare me as you are losing blood. You are not suppose to lean your head back when you have a nosebleed as it can run down your throat and choke you if there is a clot you are suppose to hold your heard forward.

Yes it is true, if a nosebleed does not stop after 30 minutes, and its heavy and going down the throat then you should seek help. This is because they can be covering a more serious underlying illness and also because the bleeding is higher up in the nose and so will need doctors help to stop it. I have never had a nose bleed, but my son gets them often through blowing his nose a lot with having hayfever. To stop it he sits up straight and pinches his nostrils together firmly for ten minutes. He does this until it stops and then he puts petroleum jelly in his nostrils and it stops anymore bleeding.

I've never had a serious nose bleed. I'm like you, if I have one, its allergy or sinus causing it. Several years ago I worked at a nursing home and this one lady had severe nose bleeds. It was awful. We would fill a laundry barrel with stuff she had bled on. One night after her nose bleed the nurse packed her nose with gauze. I watched and when I left the room I got really dizzy and almost passed out. The nurses wouldn't let me into the room again after that if there was going to be any blood, lol.

I dont have nose bleed problems unless my allergies or sinuses are really bad and im all dried out. Usually i use saline spray to keep my nose and such moist. Ive never had one that lasted as long as yours though!!!

Pregnancy does it to me. Not usually bad, just more like when I blow my nose, there is a blood plug. My last proper nose bleed was a few months back, courtesy of one of my girls. White top and all, and we were out!!!! Seems someone didn't like their lunch, so I got a little hand in the face!!!!! The recommendation these days for a nose bleed is to pinch the top of the nose right between the eyes, and have your head forward. If it hasn't slowed after 15 mins, then you should seek medical advice. If it hasn't completely stopped after 30 mins, a trip to the emergency room is recommended. Using ice on the nose and the back of the neck also helps to stem the flow.

hi ambiepam the last time I had anose bleed,this is weird was when I gave birth to my son fifty years ago,I had that block where they put medication into your spine to stop the pain, well after I gave birth my nose and throat were dry and i was coughing up blood then they found my nose was bleeding back into my throat,so they thought the spinal had some thing to do with it, I was given some sort of antihistamine and it cleared up in a day or so. at first they were worried I had an ulcer but thank goodness it was only from my dry nose and throat. I have never had a nosebleed since.wow. that is strange but lucky I guess