Anyone ever have this?

Ruthanne

Ruthanne

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For quite awhile now I have been spitting up or coughing up blood many mornings or when I arise even from a nap. My flem is also very thick and hard to get out of my throat after the blood clears. Sorry if this sounds disgusting but it is!! :) I am always always clearing my throat. The blood is only there when I get up from sleeping. But it is bright red. I am not happy with my doctor and am looking for a new one. The one I have got her degree in a Cracker Jack Box!! :rolleyes:She has misdiagnosed me before and I'm not going back to her. I know she misdiagnosed me because I asked for tests and the tests said she misdiagnosed me. This was a different concern.

Has anyone ever experienced coughing up blood? I have been trying to ignore it but I know I shouldn't. I'm just fed up with doctors (MDs) because I've had some who did a number on me.
 

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I haven't had that happen to me but if I were you I'd look for another Dr. The sooner the better. I hope it's nothing serious but it's important to find the cause and get it treated.
 

Have you been taking full dose 325mg aspirin? I did for a time & noticed blood in my phlegm in the mornings. My DR had me start the lower dose ones (81 mg) cleared up. Only problem I have had with the problem. I took the liberty to find a link to WEBMD about the subject.

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I agree with the others that you should go to a doctor and find out the cause, blood shouldn't ever be ignored or let go for too long. If it was just thick phlegm in the throat I would recommend Wild Cherry Bark liquid herbal tincture, works well to clear thing up when needed.....but nothing until the blood is no longer happening. Good luck, hoping it's nothing too bad.
 
I'm far from being a doctor and I've always had a tendency to think the worst but the first thing that popped into my mind was lung cancer or tuberculosis......go see a doctor ASAP !
 
Roadwarrior said:
Have you been taking full dose 325mg aspirin? I did for a time & noticed blood in my phlegm in the mornings. My DR had me start the lower dose ones (81 mg) cleared up. Only problem I have had with the problem. I took the liberty to find a link to WEBMD about the subject.

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Aspirin, like the usual anti-inflammatories are all NSAIDS and those can cause bleeding. But you need to have this checked out.
 
Probably, since the blood is red, it's coming directly from somewhere in your throat; you airway or esophagus, rather than your stomach. See a doctor. Or call your not-so-good doctor asap and ask for an immediate referral to an ENT (someone who is qualified!).
 
Ruthanne, I hate going to doctors and don't go in for all the shots they promote or the routine x-rays either, just every few years when I think it's needed to go in and get a blood count, etc. But if you have bleeding, you really need to look into it. How are you today, have you had the thick phlegm and blood, has either lessened? Thinking about you and hoping you're doing okay.
 
I was just talking to a friend the other night who has been having the same symptoms. I had noticed this cough he has for about a year now,and the constant throat clearing. He is 50 and had a massive heart attack at 43-actually died in the hospital bathroom and they brought him back. So he was seeing his Cardiologist the other day for his regular checkup and mentioned his symptoms. He has Acid Reflux,that is what is causing his symptoms. Doctor put him on Prilosec (didn`t refer him to an ENT,which I kind of thought she should have) and called him good to go.
 
Don't panic about it. It's probably something that can be treated easily. But definitely have it checked out as soon as possible. It's not normal to be coughing up blood.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Ruthanne, I hate going to doctors and don't go in for all the shots they promote or the routine x-rays either, just every few years when I think it's needed to go in and get a blood count, etc. But if you have bleeding, you really need to look into it. How are you today, have you had the thick phlegm and blood, has either lessened? Thinking about you and hoping you're doing okay.
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Thank you SeaBreeze, I haven't had the blood in my throat for a few days now but still the thick phlegm is the same and it's hard to clear my throat. I'm going to do a search online for a new doctor soon. I need a flu shot, too. I also need a general check up with lab tests for my cholesterol, liver enzymes, and sugar.
 
Thank you all. Sorry for not answering everyone individually but I'm tired today. The bleeding has stopped the past 2 days. I am going to do a search for a new doctor. There are lots of them in my city. I still have the thick mucus in my throat and it's hard to clear and don't know if it's related to the bleeding. I will get to a doctor soon. I appreciate all of your concern and advice.
 
Roadwarrior said:
Have you been taking full dose 325mg aspirin? I did for a time & noticed blood in my phlegm in the mornings. My DR had me start the lower dose ones (81 mg) cleared up. Only problem I have had with the problem. I took the liberty to find a link to WEBMD about the subject.

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No I don't take aspirin. I do take some diclofenec at times, though, it's an anti inflammatory med.
 

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