Bloody Noses

Though you couldn't see in the picture, I got a bloody nose last night while skiing. It wasn't the first of this dry wintry season, but I was determined to make it the last.

This morning I headed to the Dr.to get my nose cauterized. Jen thought I was nuts putting myself through the pain and discomfort so close to the holidays.

The Dr. had it all ready - nitrogen sticks and everything. She looked up my nose, but couldn't see anything. The bleeder was too far into my sinuses. I'd need an ENT Dr. to take care of it, so she sent me on my way.

Shortly after I got home, it started to bleed again.

It bled for about 45 minutes. Of course the ENT Dr. is off today, so all I can do is lay around and relax.

That sucks.

There are things I want to do.

I guess for now I'll practice some measures in moisture management - saline up the nose, cream around the nostrils,etc.

Yay.

- b