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In reply to the discussion: Rabies shots - is it normal to have out of control nosebleeds [View all]and I didn't mean to make it a saga. Since the last shot, though, I've been bleeding like a blood bank.
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ya think? "I have uncontrollable bleeding, maybe I will ask a progressive forum what I should do?"
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#11
I agree. He should go to an emergency room if he cannot get into see his Doctor now.
lostincalifornia
Feb 2014
#18
I was going to give you my wives tales ways to stop the bleeding, but on second thought, I agree
Squinch
Feb 2014
#16
I had the shots as a child but did not experience nosebleeds. However, my mind has blocked out the
appleannie1
Feb 2014
#8
Oh dear. It could be an unrelated polyp, but I'd call your doc just to reassure yourself.
MADem
Feb 2014
#9
Seriously. DU pleaded with her to go to the doctor after getting bit a 2nd time.
FSogol
Feb 2014
#29
hahaha...what a joke. Now I'm convinced the OP is just playing people. nt
Cali_Democrat
Feb 2014
#38
Hopefully, you have already sought some medical attention. Hope you are ok also.
lonestarnot
Feb 2014
#39
By calling the doctor, you'd get someone who gives a damn AND knows what s/he's talking about.
Brickbat
Feb 2014
#48
At the very least, call the hospital and ask them if they think you should go to the emergency room.
pnwmom
Feb 2014
#49
Your next post BETTER be a report on what happened after you called your doctor
pinboy3niner
Feb 2014
#51
Make sure to tell the doctor if you're taking any meds that can cause bleeding, like NSAIDS
pnwmom
Feb 2014
#55
For the record, it is highly unlikely that any vaccine (let alone rabies vaccine) could do such
kestrel91316
Feb 2014
#59
Noooooo....that's not entirely true. Nosebleeds are a side effect of rabies shots, apparently....
MADem
Feb 2014
#61
Oh, piffle. I've been in practice for over 30 years and never seen or heard tell of a patient
kestrel91316
Feb 2014
#68