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Has Anyone Encountered A Surgeon Who Is Not Concerned With The Deficiency
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Thank you for sharing...I decided that day that this team would not be cutting on me...we have moved the surgery to a much bigger metropolis....they are only doctors..and I agree they feel above us… read more

When Surgery Is Needed , How Do You Get Oncologists/hematologists To Work With Surgeons To Arrange Surgery, Infusions, And Observation?
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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

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I use to have the same situation. Now I have them contact my hemotologist to set up a treatment plan together. Since I started this method. I haven't been rescheduled, denied, postponed, etc

I Am A 62 Year Old Senior Who Needs To Have 13 Teeth Removed....
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I am looking for an oral surgeon familiar with Hemophilia in the Titusville/Orlando, Florida. I am a Hemophlia patient (Factor 11) def. and have a tendency to bleed alot.. My dentist said I would need a transfusion before, and one unit after the procedure. So we are talking about a two-three day hospital trip for me. So far, I have no recommendations for anyone close by. Not sure what to do, as the work needs to be done asap because of constant infections.

Any advise would be appreciated… read more

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You absolutely need to contact the closest Hemophilia treatment center. I would not ever do oral surgery without the their involvement. I have had 3 surgeries all went well. I have Von Willebrands.

Bariatric Surgery And Von Willdebrands Disease
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone with hemophilia has had bariatric surgery or any Marjory surgery? I was wondering how the surgery went and if there were any complications? I am considering surgery . Even though I have a very mild form of hemophilia one surgeon said he wouldn't risk it and the other one said it's no big deal?. I was just looking for advice from others who has been through it and the out comes..

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Sorry, I know it's been awhile, and you may have had your procedure already. I have had extensive surgeries done, and with preplanning and my HTC doctor's orders in place, I have not had problems… read more

Surgery For Hemophilia Carriers
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Has anyone who is a known hemophilia carrier with 50% factor levels had surgery.
My sister is due to have a knee replacement. What was your experience and what did you have to do pre surgery and post op?
Please share your experiences. Thanks

A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

Your sister should coordinate her care with surgeon and Hemophilia Treatment Center closest to her. It may be wise to consider factor replacement therapy or at very leat Stimate.

In Need Of Oral Surgeon In NYC
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Hello. I’m living in NYC can not find an oral surgeon that will do work on a hemophiliac. Any help please.

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I like Dr. Mahjoubi. She did my wisdom teeth op

Benign Prostate Solutions With Factor VIII Vacuity.
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Need benign tumor reduction.

A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

Had Epilepsy when i was younger had a tumour removed... Ten years later had another growth and had 'gamma knife surgery'. That resolved the problem for me...

Elbow Pain - Older Haemophiliacs
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Are there any older guys with haemophilia that are experiencing chronic pain in both elbows. Right hand small finger has pins and needles feeling?

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A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

I have pins and needles in my small finger as well as the next. Xrays shows that I have a nerve caught in the elbow joint. Got used to it after an few years. Now I have Carpal tunnel syndrome as well.

Whats The Best Healthcare Coverage Plan For Hemophiliacs If You Are Not Employed?
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My current situation is that I am 28 years old and am about to start medical school in a state outside my own (I am a Minnesota resident and will be going to Virginia for school). Since I am over 26, I can not enroll under my parents and I also will not be working and the school does not provide insurance. This leaves me with finding private healthcare coverage. Has anyone else dealt with a situation similar to this? I am afraid of the costs and the difficulty of living out-of-state which might… read more

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Check for MarketPlace plans under the Affordable Care Act

Fusing Knee With Out Surgery Need Info
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I'm 39 hemo sever 8 with inhibitor no one wants to do knee replacement bone on bone. Has anyone done a bone fusin with out surgery letting the bones grow together basically i would wear a cast for 12 weeks and then that be it. Has anyone done that or know anyone that has

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I don't have an inhibitor but I had a total knee replacement done on both knees. A revision on the first one I had done. Very painful but so is bone on bone. It has been a year almost since my… read more