This is what the specialist told me after i was finally diagnosed with Von Willebrand. I immediately said…then there are six of us in New Zealand! She said that’s about right….one here, two there, and another down South…possibly more who don’t know they have it.

Knowing what you actually have is a great relief.

I first became aware when i went to the Dentist and she pricked my gums. I started bleeding as soon as I left and it just wouldn’t stop. Dracula looked better than me at that moment.

The first thing was that it happened on a Friday of a long weekend. After a trip to emergency (which were useless) and several phone calls to get hold of the head of my Dental Clinic, I got a call that he would come back early from his holiday and he gave me a time to be at the Clinic. He repaired the problem area. He mentioned Von Williebrand, and referred me to a specialist.

It was nice to know that there was a name for my problem, but not nice to know there is no cure.

Now i watch myself at all times, especially small branches on trees and the odd sharp object in the house. I have some Tranexamic on hand at all times…including when I travel.

Good luck with your research Yolanda.

Mel