I was happy to see this post. I have had bleeds on and off for over 10 years. I have one now that won't stop. It started last thursday and each day I cough up anywheres from 1/4 -1/2 cup of blood. No CPT, drinking lots of water, on IV antibiotics and Cipro. I don't want to go the hospital because I odn't want the 'fix' to be worse than actual problem. But it gets so frustrating as yesterday was great from morning until 2pm. I did do some of my Acapella in the morning and then for no reason that I can figure sitting on the couch I went to turn and it started.
On one hand I think do CPT, Vest..something to get the gunk out but at the same time will that trigger further so just let IVs take hold. My docs said to let the meds get in my system, so mostly I sit and do some short walking. But my mind is so concerned about have another gurgly bleed that I can feel my heart a pounding from the anxiety - ugh.
So it is nice to hear I am not crazy with what I am doing and that I am not alone. Little bleeds I can handle although very unsettling. I haven't had a bleed for over a year and was doing very well, this threw me for a loop and it really has me down. Plus this is the first serious incident since I got married in July of 2005, it is taking its toll on my self and my husband. He feels terrible that it happened and has been so great, but I am now staying with my parents a mile away where I have more room to move and don't have laundry and other house projects staring at me calling my name.