Fatigue and Hemophilia

One overlooked symptom of hemophilia is fatigue. Doctors are concerned about addressing bleeds and inhibitors, and rightfully so. It often becomes up to the individual to figure out how to manage the fatigue.

On MyHemophiliaTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with hemophilia members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Fatigue is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are a few question-and-answer threads about fatigue:

• Do any of you with Von Willebrand Disease experience petechiae and fatigue?

• How do you know when to treat symptoms you experience that relates to a bleed?

• Has anyone with Von Willebrands been on a medication that lowers platelet count?

Here are conversations that have taken place about fatigue:

• Muscles are tight and tense from pain, fatigue, and stress.

• My legs are swelled and hot to the touch, I'm very fatigued.

• Getting tired of being tired all the time.

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyHemophiliaTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

Feel free to ask a question here.