Recent content by cjune1961

Hi,I have not posted in many a moon,I always just read the posts.I would like to ask if anyone could shed some light on the results I received from a screening I had done a couple of weeks ago.It says that I have minimal intimal thickening is seen.Partially calcified plaque is seen at the left...

Tattoos and Warfarin Tattoos and Warfarin Wanted to chime in on this conversation.I had AVR almost 7 years ago and had several tattoos beforehand. In the past couple of years I have acquired two more. I went for my INR check and made sure I was at the lower end of my range and then proceeded...

Hi, it is the fourth valversary for me today. I am grateful for every tick,click and beat of it too!Thanks to all of the pioneers here and blessings to those that have yet to go through this wonderful event. Carla.

Warfarin and Bronchitis Thanks for the words of wisdom everyone. Yes, Freddie, I had something before the shot I guess. But that woman training me was snorting and sneezing all over me probably gave me some germs to mix with whatever it was. I still have the bronchitis,seems better during the...

Hello,last Monday got the flu shot and last week I started a new job and the next day came down with coughing,snorting,sneezing, and spitting up phlegm.Went through the weekend miserably and went to er on Tuesday,called new job and said it was absolutely emergency,said okay. A couple to few...

Hello, I just switched to Walmart's pharmacy for the cost of 20.00 for 180 5 mgs supply,have been taking barr brand of warfarin mostly for three years,but this presciption says Zyd,and asked the pharmacist,he also said Zyd. Does anyone here take that brand?Thanks, Carla.

Went back to coumadin clinic today and inr reading was 2.1. Slowly coming back into range hopefully,will go back next Thursday for another round. My nurse set me up for 7.5 seven days a week now with a little bump for today only of 10 mgs. Does that sound about right to anyone? Thanks for all of...

Blood Question Catwoman, my inr readings are exactly those dates,and you are correct,was a recheck on July 22,and have one July 29. Have been doing great for over a year until this. Have been drinking massive amounts of water daily,and it is very hot here. Did not know about too much water...

Hello, I have questions concerning the warfarin. June 17 was 2.8,July 15 was 1.8, July 22 was 1.9,nurse up dosage somewhat. Have a streak of blood in my left eye today,have had traces of blood in my spit for several days now and a little bit of streaks in nasal area. My range is 2.5-3.5,and 3...

Dawn Marie Update Dawn Marie Update Has there been any update on Dawn Marie's progress?Carla.

Two Year Anniversary Two Year Anniversary Happy second anniversary Brian,its a great thing to celebrate.Carla.

Happy 2nd Anniversary Happy 2nd Anniversary Happy second anniversary Art,just had my third on the seventh too.It was quite a ride huh.Carla.

Hello, having endoscopy on December 23, doctor wants to go off warfarin 5-7days prior and start loveknox injections. He has to speak to my cardiologist first though. Any experience on this from all of you here? Have been sick with acid reflux really bad for a couple of weeks and have to wait...

Just wanted to say that today is my third valvevarversery? Happy to be here and just happy to have valvereplacement.com and all of the people on here around. Thank you all!Carla.

Today was my second valveversary, and I was reliving that day all over again this morning. Now I am just thankful for all I have and to be here at this time. So many others are having such difficulties attempting to find their time for surgery and the relief it brings afterward. Carla.