Coughing Up Blood

Annabelle41415
Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I'm so scared and I'm just so frustrated. This morning after brushing my teeth I coughed and spit out blood. I rinsed my mouth out and called my husband and coughed again and spit and there was blood again mixed with the spit. It wasn't a lot but enough to make me concerned. I called the oncologist and because I was on my way to a blood test wanted me to take a Pt Ptt & Inr (some coagalation test). Unless I wouldn't have coughed, I never would have known that I was bleeding and I very seldom cough. I just finished chemo and thought I was on my road to recovery and now this. Please keep me in your prayers that it is nothing serious. The ironic part about the whole situation is last year on this date I went to the doctor for rectal bleeding. Last year down below, this year up higher. I'm just wanting for all to be right. I have a scheduled appointment with my oncologist on Thursday. I don't think that she will call me before and nurse said she wants to see what this test shows.

Your prayers are always appreciated.

Hugs! Kim

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #2
    Kim :(
    Kim, I'm sorry...wonder what that is?

    I understand the frustration in your voice - the journey of a thousand miles, begins with the first step...

    Maybe it's an after-effect from all of the chemo you just wrapped up with. Bleeding always gets one thinking - hope the test shows nothing serious.

    You hang in there...you've done great :)

    Glad I was here to chat with you at this moment in time.

    -Craig
  • grammadebbie
    grammadebbie Member Posts: 464
    #3
    Sorry
    Dear Kim,
    I sure understand your concern. When I was on chemo I had the same thing happen and it ended up being nothing to worry about. Sorry I can't remember specifically why it happens sometimes but it stopped and hasn't happened since. I hope that is the case with you. I know how hard it is and how anxious we get. whenever something new happens to our bodies. I hope with time that this to shall pass. Hopefully you not let this drive you "crazy" until you see your doctor. I will be praying for you. Let us know how things are going.

    Blessings to you,

    Debbie (gramma)
  • robinvan
    robinvan Member Posts: 1,012
    #4
    O Kim :-(
    What a scary thing to have happen. I hope it turns out to be nothing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Rob; in Vancouver
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #5
    Hi Kim,
    Do you think it's
    Hi Kim,

    Do you think it's possible that the blood you spit out could just have been bleeding from your gums while brushing your teeth? Test it again next time you brush.
    But if that's not it, then I'd probably be worried too. I will be thinking of you and praying for you that it's not serious.

    Do take care-

    Hugs,
    Lisa
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #6
    awww kim
    hate what you are going through but as others have said it might not be serious but its hard not to worry you are in my thoughts & prayers let us know how it goes.hugs sonia
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #7
    awww kim
    hate what you are going through but as others have said it might not be serious but its hard not to worry you are in my thoughts & prayers let us know how it goes.hugs sonia
  • snommintj
    snommintj Member Posts: 601
    #8
    Sonia32 said:

    awww kim
    hate what you are going through but as others have said it might not be serious but its hard not to worry you are in my thoughts & prayers let us know how it goes.hugs sonia

    I think you're ok
    I definitely think you should get it checked but I would suspect something less sinister than cancer. You said you just finished chemo, I would probably start there. your mouth is pretty much the intersection of all your mucous membranes. A small dry patch in your sinuses , throat, lungs would cause a little bit of bleeding. It's been cooling off lately, the change in weather might have caused some dryness. Have you recently turned on your heater or been some where with the heater running? Any of these would result in some bleeding. I hope nothing serious is going on!
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #9
    KIm
    Hi Kim,
    What a bummer my friend. I'm sure it will resolve easily but I think it is good you are getting is checked out.

    Your in my thoughts. I just said a prayer for you.
    Aloha,
    kathleen
  • dmdwins
    dmdwins Member Posts: 454 Member
    #10
    Kathleen808 said:

    KIm
    Hi Kim,
    What a bummer my friend. I'm sure it will resolve easily but I think it is good you are getting is checked out.

    Your in my thoughts. I just said a prayer for you.
    Aloha,
    kathleen

    Has happened to me
    Hi Kim
    I know how concerning it can be. It has happened to me a few times since chemo has ended. Usually mine happens in the morning after I get up. It is usually just a one time thing and then I don't see it again for months. I believe it is probably nothing however I understand your concern and wanting to get it checked out.
    Hang in there,
    Dawn
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #11
    Agree with John
    Kim, I had a bloody nose for months during chemo (NOT nose bleeds) and it would drain down my throat at night. Icky! Take a flashlight and look inside your nose.

    BTW... I'm 6 weeks out from my final disconnect and my nose is finally semi normal. The Ragweed is bothering me much more than it has in the past. My gums will sometimes have a teeny bit of blood after flossing.

    The Crest toothpaste website had a whole page on chemo and dental concerns and it said chemo affects all of our mucous membranes; lining of the colon, upper palate in the mouth, gum, nasal passages, salivary glands, throat and eyes.

    Hang in there kiddo! I'm quite sure this is just a combo of seasonal stuff and chemo side effects like John said.

    MEANWHILE, I'll pray for you right now.

    Diane
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    #12
    dianetavegia said:

    Agree with John
    Kim, I had a bloody nose for months during chemo (NOT nose bleeds) and it would drain down my throat at night. Icky! Take a flashlight and look inside your nose.

    BTW... I'm 6 weeks out from my final disconnect and my nose is finally semi normal. The Ragweed is bothering me much more than it has in the past. My gums will sometimes have a teeny bit of blood after flossing.

    The Crest toothpaste website had a whole page on chemo and dental concerns and it said chemo affects all of our mucous membranes; lining of the colon, upper palate in the mouth, gum, nasal passages, salivary glands, throat and eyes.

    Hang in there kiddo! I'm quite sure this is just a combo of seasonal stuff and chemo side effects like John said.

    MEANWHILE, I'll pray for you right now.

    Diane

    Kim, thinking about you and
    Kim, thinking about you and hoping all is well. Please keep us updated. Prayers you way. Petrina
  • angelsbaby
    angelsbaby Member Posts: 1,165 Member
    #13
    mommyof2kds said:

    Kim, thinking about you and
    Kim, thinking about you and hoping all is well. Please keep us updated. Prayers you way. Petrina

    KIM
    I want you to be alright too, you are in my thoughts and prayers Maybe it just something simple meds or something.keep us updated

    hugs

    michelle
  • Nana b
    Nana b Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #14
    angelsbaby said:

    KIM
    I want you to be alright too, you are in my thoughts and prayers Maybe it just something simple meds or something.keep us updated

    hugs

    michelle

    Hugs
    Prayers sent your way, it could be just as everyone is saying. I have had nose bleeds for the past month and just now clearing up. It was a side affect of chemo.
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    #15
    Hi dear Kim,I am so sorry to
    Hi dear Kim,I am so sorry to hear that the coughing blood issue.I hope you are feeling better today.Just want to let you know that you are in my prayers and I hope nothing is serious.Anyway,best luck to you with everything.Take care.Hugsss.
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    #16
    Fight for my love said:

    Hi dear Kim,I am so sorry to
    Hi dear Kim,I am so sorry to hear that the coughing blood issue.I hope you are feeling better today.Just want to let you know that you are in my prayers and I hope nothing is serious.Anyway,best luck to you with everything.Take care.Hugsss.

    Hey Kim!
    Wow! that would certainly scare me if I coughed up some blood, knowing me, I'd be on the horn with the doctor right away, I freak out way too easily. Did you find out what it was yet? I just hope and pray it's nothing serious, let us know if you're ok!

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • lmliess
    lmliess Member Posts: 329
    #17
    Shayenne said:

    Hey Kim!
    Wow! that would certainly scare me if I coughed up some blood, knowing me, I'd be on the horn with the doctor right away, I freak out way too easily. Did you find out what it was yet? I just hope and pray it's nothing serious, let us know if you're ok!

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna

    How frusterating!
    Have ou heard back from the dr? Keep us posted.

    you are in my prayers!
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #18
    How are you, Kim?
    How are you, Kim? What did the doctor tell you? Special prayers are being sent up for you.
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #19
    lizzydavis said:

    How are you, Kim?
    How are you, Kim? What did the doctor tell you? Special prayers are being sent up for you.

    Doctor
    Thank you for asking and your concern. I had wrote a follow up update but some could have missed it. The doctor said she thought it was from my low white count and very low platelet count. She said that blood was very thin and it tends to come to the surface in your body faster and easily can bleed anywhere. She really wasn't concerned at all. Since that morning though I have not had any blood but it was a scary thing. I'm just glad she wasn't concerned.

    Thanks for everyone's concern and prayers.

    Hugs! Kim
  • lizzydavis
    lizzydavis Member Posts: 893
    #20
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Doctor
    Thank you for asking and your concern. I had wrote a follow up update but some could have missed it. The doctor said she thought it was from my low white count and very low platelet count. She said that blood was very thin and it tends to come to the surface in your body faster and easily can bleed anywhere. She really wasn't concerned at all. Since that morning though I have not had any blood but it was a scary thing. I'm just glad she wasn't concerned.

    Thanks for everyone's concern and prayers.

    Hugs! Kim

    Great to hear!
    So glad to hear everything is ok!

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