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Why You Need To Think About What You Did Last Summer
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What you doing for the day

A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

Going on holiday

posted November 21, 2023
Are There Ways To Lessen Fatigue That Comes With Von Willebrand Disease?
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I have von willebrand disease. A lot of days I feel very tired and like a bus hit me. I also have pain in my joints and bones when I feel fatigued. The only way I can explain it is feeling like I have the flu. Are there any ways or tips to lessen my fatigue so I don’t feel so ill?

A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

I feel the same way. I find that making sure I drink enough water and keep moving as much as possible even though I don’t want to

posted November 26, 2023
If Possible, Have Your Child Attend A Hemophilia Summer Camp To Meet Others With Our Condition, Learn Basic Facts And Build Community..
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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.

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

A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

Thanks !!

posted October 28, 2023
The Benefits Of Medical Marijuana
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I've been reading a lot about the benefits of medical marijuana with people with hemophilia. Can anyone give me any insight

How Do You Cope With Seasonal Changes And Hemophilia?
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A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

Damp, cold weather badly inflames my joint pain, a life-long phenomenon experienced living in Michigan, linked to nearly seven decades of joint bleeding. I take Meloxicam, an NSAID prescription… read more

posted October 23, 2023 (edited)
What Hemophilia Symptoms Do You Have That You Didn’t Expect?
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A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

Symptoms I didn't expect? I've seen most everything our bleeding disorders can throw at us from birth to death, including joint destruction and viral contamination of the blood supply with tragic… read more

posted September 26, 2023
No Dr. In My Area Will Remove A Dust On My Neck. What Can I Do?
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A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

Gene, is the cyst causing pain or irritation? If not it might be OK to leave it for now, cosmetic issues aside. Your doc might also be unacquainted with factor replacement therapy and be afraid of… read more

posted October 28, 2023 (edited)
What's One Natural Remedy That's Helped In Managing Your Hemophilia?
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A MyHemophiliaTeam Member

Of course ice is one of our long-standing tools, though I find it difficult to keep attached on such surfaces. Fifty years ago I was experimented on with porcine (pig) factor at University of Michigan… read more

posted October 28, 2023
What’s Your Top Survival Tip For Managing Hemophilia In The Summer Heat?
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