...not as desperate. This morning I awoke to black diarrhea but minimal bleeding. The diarrhea was from the increased dose of Natural Hydrocortisone. I cut back on the dosage. Bleeding was self contained so I was able to go to work. It's bad when screening child abuse referrals feels like a break. I came home to minimal, self-limited bleeding. I still don't know what to do...
Dr. Saylor sent an e-mail writing: The most effective way to stop the bleeding would be a rhinotomy with complete removal of all nasal tissue of the left side or both and then spray the site with SurgiFoam. Cost would depend upon time in surgery and postop recovery especially if a transfusion is needed. Uncomplicated and home the next day would be ~ $2500.
In response to a question regarding the procedure, Dr.Saylor wrote, If I knew for sure that the procedure would stop the bleeding I would be jumping up and down to get it done. It effectively removes all nasal tissue and should stop the bleeding but since we don't know the cause I can't tell you that it is 100% guaranteed.
