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WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY: This Patient-To-Patient Community is for discussions relating to von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD), which is a bleeding disorder. It affects your blood's ability to clot.
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Question re high levels of factor 8 and vwf
Laila5678
Was tested for von willebrand and nurse told me referring to hematologist but lab work shows high levels of factor 8 and vwf?
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nose bleed
meleighmar
my 4 year old has VWD 2B and has bloody noses every so often. We give him aminocaproic (amicar) as prescribed but sometimes that doesn't...
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Von willebrand's diease ??
simplyfrustrated
Has anyone heard of this dieases? I've been having clotting problems for as long as I can remember. From long lasting regular nose bleeds...
7 answers
In need of help!
GabbyGal81
My name is Gabby, I'm 17 years old. I was diagnosed with vwd 5 years ago.I've struggled tremendously with this disease. I get infusions t...
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Von Willebrand's and Intimacy Issues
jennymd18
Hi I was diagnosed with Von Williebrand's Disease five years ago due to bleeding during intercourse. After multiple tests (Paps, STD test...
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How did you find out you had VWD? What were your symptoms?
Pips80
Hi, I'm trying to decide whether I should see a doctor. Apologies in advance, this is a long post, but I'd really appreciate some advice ...
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