I have severe arthritis in both of my ankles. I use, Celebrex and an AFO brace.

I have Vonwillebrands so does my daughter who is pregnant but she also has a platelet disorder on top of the Von Willebrand's when I was pregnant my doctor said the Von Willebrand's gets better when you're pregnant but when my sister had both her babies she also has a platelet disorder on top of the von Willebrand's she almost died from bleeding I was told von Willebrand's and platelet disorder during pregnancy makes it worse my daughter's Dr doesn't seem to be worried about it but I am and I'm… read more

I posted an in detail story about what’s happening, but in short. I need multiple surgeries and I am constantly being canceled by the oncologist for numerous reasons (not financial) for some ridiculous reasons such as dates, locations, etc. no referrals or rescheduling, no nothing, just cancels the surgery and surgeons eventually get annoyed and back out leaving me scavenging for other surgeons. Which most once they hear hemophilia refuse to do the surgery because apparently this is a common… read more

For the last couple of months, I've experienced periodic extreme fatigue and I get petechiae (small red dotted rash) on my legs and chest. Are these typical symptoms any of you have experienced with your Von Willebrand Disease? What do you do about it?

I live in Michigan, and we have Childrens Special Health, that covers hospitalizations, factor, and supplies, with no cap.
I'm looking to moving somewhere possibly warmer in the future, and I'm curious about coverage in other states. I'm a very special, and severe case, and want to be sure I'll get the coverage that would keep me healthy.
If you care to share, that would be amazing.

I have von Willebrands disease. I really don’t know much about it. I was told its a relatively minor case but that’sall i know. I don’t know what to expect with this disease and have a lot of body pain and headaches. I’m not sure if any of this is from vwd or if it’smy other conditions.