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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.

Going Into Hospital Going Into Hospital I hope that you get the help that you need and answers as to why you are in so much pain. Sending you positive vibes for your stay. Carla in Dallas.:)

My cardiologist is Dr. Stephen Johnston of Cardiologist Consultants of Texas. He works with Dr. Carry and I have seen her several times as well. They are located at Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart Hospital off of Gaston and Hall Street, number is 21-824-8721. Carla.

Dawn-Marie's Valvoplasty Dawn-Marie's Valvoplasty Hello Dawn-Marie wherever you are. Sending positive vibes and prayers for a successful procedure and outcome for you tomorrow. Please be confident and know that everyone is praying and sending their powerful light of healing thoughts for you...

The Great E.R. Visit of Ross The Great E.R. Visit of Ross I certainly am wishing for you to have the absolute best help available and possible with no more snafus. Please hurry up and get better and stay out of that place! Good vibes being sent and blessings. Carla.

Need Advice:Tooth Abscess and Warfarin Need Advice:Tooth Abscess and Warfarin Hello again, another pest question. I tested 3.9 Monday and dentist/oral surgeon postponed tooth extraction until next Tuesday. Taking Clindamycin?3 a day. Wednesday, today, had vein draw at primary drs. lab, says...