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Nowadays in countries with advanced medical care, many hemophiliacs never learn enough about our condition--about self-care and prevention of injury. It is critical that youngsters learn to avoid joint problems that can linger a life-time and cause chronic pain, plus the reasons for and importance of treatment. Not every young man needs to play tackle football or climb mountains. Encourage reading and development of positive social skills, things we all need in life.

I've been reading a lot about the benefits of medical marijuana with people with hemophilia. Can anyone give me any insight

I've been reading a lot about the benefits of medical marijuana with people with hemophilia. Can anyone give me any insight

I am scheduled for diagnostic mammogram. I have factor VIII levels in the low 40% and tend to bruise easily. Worried about the mammogram causing significant bruising so am wondering about the experiences of others.

I noticed some petechiae spots on my abdomen and legs in May. The ones on my abdomen started to spread and get lighter in color in the center. One doctor said that I had ringworm. I started using Lotramin. The spots continued to spread. I went to see a different doctor. He thought that it might be Lupus, but my ANA was negative. My aPTT was 34, which was said to be high. My Factor VIII Activity was 37%. My von Willebrand Factor (vWF) Ag was 81%, and my vWF Activity was 63%. The doctor ordered… read more