Recent content by JaneF

I think my tachycardia just kicked up a notch just reading that!

I have an iPhone with my medical info along with wallet cards. I have considered a bracelet, but thought it might be overkill. After reading what @pellicle wrote about a phone being destroyed in a crash and then thinking my wallet might be in a ditch, maybe I need to get that bracelet after all. 🤔

After my MVR my doctor told me to manage my warfarin around my diet, rather than trying to manage my diet around my warfarin. I will freely admit I was intimidated at first, but have become accustomed to that mindset now. I rarely drink alcohol, but if I do have a drink on occasion I now have...

Thanks for the excellent information Pellicle. I go to the doc this afternoon and I’m certain he will put me on diabetes meds of some form. Maybe my INR will stabilize in a few weeks. I certainly appreciate your offer of help and I might take you up on it in the near future. All the best...

Hello Everyone, I apologize in advance as this is a long post, but please bear with me. I have been on warfarin since my MVR in 2017 and self-testing & regulating doses with my doctor since 2018. I bridged with Lovenox for 2 spinal and a shoulder surgery, but was back in range (2.5 - 3.5)...

This is the same company I purchased mine from on eBay last week and then received the email on Saturday directing me to their website for future purchases.

Good question

I also have had issues with Biotel and BCBS insurance. After noting that others bought testing strips on eBay, I received my first order last week. Then on Saturday I received an email that strips would no longer be available to purchase on eBay, but available on their website: selfcaredepot.com.

When I was trained for home testing, the trainer specifically said that he recommended soap and water only, due to alcohol could contaminate the blood specimen.

Just last week I made my first eBay purchase of test strips, after reading of other’s experiences, and being disappointed in Biotel/Cardionet’s billing practice. I received my eBay order within 4 days, but received an email on Saturday that they would no longer be able to sell on eBay, but...

Proud owner of a mechanical mitral valve here and taking warfarin for 6 years. I’ve never been considered graceful and have had several hard falls, one required surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. I have tripped over pets, toys, doorsteps and my own feet, so I am constantly bruised. My...

I use RemoteINR.com and it is covered by my Anthem BCBS. I copied this info from their website: Working with Remote INR Remote INR is designed to help you enjoy the freedom of INR self-testing. When you receive your new CoaguCheck Vantus, the Remote INR team will teach you how to use it...

Obviously being in the US I have no experience with the Canadian health care system, but I will share what I learned from the Cleveland Clinic. My insurance company, Anthem BCBS, had sent me 3-4 letters over the course of the past year offering a clinical review from the Cleveland Clinic...

I had a Fitbit previously and loved it, until the iWatch series 4 came along and had the EKG function, so I switched. I love everything about my iWatch except the battery life, as it requires frequent charges.

You might could try Tramadol, it’s a relatively mild non-narcotic pain reliever. Since my MVR in 2017 I have had a cervical fusion with plates & screws, a lumbar fusion with rods, and a rotator cuff repair. I am unable to tolerate hydrocodone or oxycodone due to severe nausea & vomiting. I had...