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wreckonized
12-30-2011, 12:33 AM
anyone had it done? experience? price?

i have always had nose bleed, but nothing serious or very frequent.
but this last week, in 2 different occasion i was washing my face and blood started dripping down my nose and it was a good 10mins before it stopped.

i am going to go see a doctor about getting it done when i get home after the break, but i thought i would ask you guys for some past experiences :D

VorlonFrog
12-30-2011, 05:53 AM
It should be a relatively quick and uncomplicated procedure. Whether they use silver nitrate solution or an electrocautery pen, it should only require a few brief touches to the problem area.

vettedrvr55mph
12-30-2011, 05:57 AM
are you sure it's not just dryness? keep your nose moist, ocean spray twice a day in both sides.
Neti-pot is also a good thing to do. Are you on any medications? Aspirin, vitamins?

wreckonized
12-30-2011, 12:22 PM
are you sure it's not just dryness? keep your nose moist, ocean spray twice a day in both sides.
Neti-pot is also a good thing to do. Are you on any medications? Aspirin, vitamins?

no medications. i will look into the dryness thing. i just got some saline nasal spray

The Raddish
12-30-2011, 05:09 PM
What you can expect (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udNHsk57f24)

vettedrvr55mph
12-30-2011, 06:41 PM
no medications. i will look into the dryness thing. i just got some saline nasal spray
might be a good idea to get your blood pressure checked, I've known a few people who get nose bleeds due to hypertension