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What type VWD are you?
Type 1
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Do you currently use factor concentrate to treat your VWD?
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If yes, do you infuse at home?
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If you infuse at home, do you:
Self-Infuse
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I do not receive infusions at home
 
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VWD Symptom Checklist
Some symptoms commonly experienced by people living with VWD are:
- Easy Bruising
- Frequent Nosebleeds
- Heavy Periods
- Prolonged Bleeding
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All About Bleeding

  is a resource dedicated to increasing awareness about von Willebrand Disease (VWD). You'll find information about von Willebrand disease, a community of people sharing their experiences, plus an expert to answer your questions.

 

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Allaboutbleeding wins 2 eHealthcare Leadership Awards
Allaboutbleeding wins 2006 eHealthcare Leadership Gold Award for best Consumer Focus disease management site and the Silver Award for best overall site. read more

Humate-P® Approved to Prevent Excessive Bleeding in Patients with von Willebrand Disease Undergoing Surgery
Studies show efficacy, safety for surgical candidates with common bleeding disorder read more

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Read other people's experiences or share your own as a member of the VWD Community.

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A Family Story...
All of my life I had suffered from excessive bruising, bloody noses, and excessive periods, but all of the doctors at my HMO were baffled. I went through the birth of my first child, and hemmoraged...

Vicki, a 36 year old mother of two boys...
Hello, my name is Vicki and I am a 36 year old mother of two boys. I have von Willebrand's Disease as well as one of my boys. I was actually diagnosed at age 30...

Kayla, treated with cryoprecipitate her entire life, until now...
My name is Kayla and I was diagnosed with VWD at two years of age. I am now 33 years old. I have a severe case although I am uncertain if this is Type 2 or Type 3. I have been treated with...

Gabrielle diagnosed with VWD at 4 years old...
My name is Jeanne and my daughter has Willebrand Disease. Diagnosed before a tonsillectomy, she was 4 years old and had an abnormal bleeding time. The tech doing the test stopped it at 26 minutes...

Hetty - VWD, A Family Affair
I was diagnosed with moderate-severe Type 1 von Willebrand disease (VWD) three years ago ....

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Q: If a child is able to use Stimate®, is it better to use it to prevent bleeding (i.e., before participation in contact sports) or to help stop bleeding (i.e., use after an injury that results in bleeding). What are the advantages/disadvantages to either approach?

Q: My daughter has Type 1 VWD and was diagnosed at age 3 because of non-stop nose bleeding and bruising. Her mother is a carrier. She is now age 5 and needs to get DDAVP 4 mc gram injection whenever she has nose bleeding that cannot be stopped which averages once a month.

Q: In children with VWD, what should you do for childhood injuries such as bumps on the head, shin bruises, et cetera?

Q: I was recently seen in the ER with a disease called Erythema Multiforme. After doing loads of research I have found that this disease promoted bleeding because of the bruising and sloughing of the skin in the mouth and the outer skin.

Q: I was diagnosed with VWD about 10 years ago. Somehow, in all our moves, I lost the paper work that the hematologist gave me regarding this diagnosis.
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