Physical illness on top of everything else.

Steel Maiden · 06-03-2009, 12:34 PM

I don't know if I should post this here, but its making me pretty depressed.
Yesterday I got a phone call from the general hospital. They said I have von Willebrands disease. Excellent. Absolutely f*cking excellent. I feel like SIing. I know I'm being a drama queen, but my physical health was doing so well up until now.

shandy · 06-03-2009, 04:45 PM

What is it if you dont mind me asking?

shadow-light · 06-03-2009, 04:49 PM

it's a bleeding disorder I think... something to do with the lack of a certain protein...

do you know what type it is steal? there are 3 types, with type 3 being the most sever. but there are treatment plans, you can still do things others can, maybe just have to be slightly more careful.

I know it's shock, especially with everything else. but speak to your doctor and they'll help you throgh this

Steel Maiden · 06-03-2009, 09:17 PM

Yes its a bleeding disorder. I will be seeing the consultant on the 25th of March. I shouldn't have posted this, I'm sorry, it just upset me.

shadow-light · 06-03-2009, 09:18 PM

don't appologise for posting. it's understandable that this news would be upsetting

deadstar · 06-03-2009, 10:47 PM

Aww hun :(
Thats the last thing you need on top of everything else.
Just want to let you know i'm thinking of you.
Take care
xx

l'il esky · 06-03-2009, 10:58 PM

sorry to hear that you unwell Olympia. i hope the consultant helps clear up all your questions etc

take care xxxxx *runs off to google*

Katiee · 07-03-2009, 01:03 AM

Awww. *HUGS*
I'm sorry to hear that, sweet. :( xx

07-03-2009, 06:24 AM

I'm sorry... :(. It is understandable that you are scared. Do you know the extent of its seriousness, or is it uncertainty that's bothering you? What exactly does it entail? Maybe if we can have more details we can be able to help you see the positives?

Cryptic. · 07-03-2009, 08:07 PM

I had a bleeding disorder when I was a kid, don't worry Oly, you can get treatment for it & hopefully it'll settle.

*hugs*
Text me whenever.
Miss you&love you.

Steel Maiden · 08-03-2009, 07:03 PM

Thanks so much guys. I will update after I see the consultant.

What von Willebrands does to me is:
- Nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums
- Bad healing of cuts
- Used to have very heavy periods, but since I started taking antipsychotics, my periods are much less.

I'll be ok.

Thanks so much for the support. Much appreciated.

trina1723 · 08-03-2009, 10:03 PM

*hugs*
just to let you know im thinking of you, and i hope your consultant appointment goes well.
xxx

Steel Maiden · 09-03-2009, 06:35 PM

Thanks. Your kindness really helps me.