Started the Massage Technique..........Now...........

[28Lisa]

Started two days ago with my daily care giver(VNS). My nose started bleeding from yesterday

Is this normal?

[Kaybo]

Lisa~
I never got massages during my recovery, but I did get nosebleeds (had NEVER had them before surgery).  I can't remember exactly how long I had them, but know I had them (& maybe just started then) when I returned to work at 3 months.  I had them march-May of that year, but then I think they just kind of went away...

K

[mimoore]

Hi Lisa,
I have been having massage and no nose bleeds.
Last night I got a nose bleed. I think I have been over doing it a little as I am back to work as a kindergarten teacher, and with meetings and a couple of late nights I am pooped so maybe that explains mine. Dio you have a dry nose? Sara (your so smart Sara, suggested Vaseline for dry noses. I have tried many thing and that and lacilube are the only things that work]. Maybe that would help you?
Michelle 
Have a great day Lisa - I hope they are taking good care of you! I have been thinking of you and saying a little prayer. I have a daughter who is 25, so you have been on my mind. Take care.

[calimama]

I don't know about facial massage or nose bleeds, but whenever i have had a dry nose (pre-surgery), I always used an over the counter saline nasal spray. It is a natural, comfortable, drug free option and works well. I learned about this (and the use of natural tears) from travelling back and forth from Canada to Australia... those long haul flights are so dehydrating!).

I guess the only issue is to be sure you are past any risk of CSF leaks so as to not miss out on knowing if this is happening (since i think it can present as a runny nose).