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In the beginning, I used to take an emotional day off to celebrate my Valversary. This year I didn't even remember it was 15 years until mid-day!

After 15 years on Warfarin, and a recent diagnosis of Osteoporosis, I’m wondering if long term use / high dose could contribute to Osteoporosis? Anyone have insight / experience with this? I’ve always required a high daily dose of Warfarin (12.5mg) to maintain 2.5-3.5 INR. I know every...

Multiple nodules found on thyroid. Am scheduled for a biopsy April 5th. Surgeon feeling pretty sure they're benign, but we gotta know for sure. I'm all good with that but.... Doc called my cardio to consult, and she wants me to bridge. Have appt w/ cardio on Mon 3/28 to discuss. Personally...

I'm 14 months post-op, and my INR levels had stabilized after the initial ups & downs. Was checked every 4 weeks. This winter, I started Massage Therapy school part-time on the weekends. (My major career-life change after surgery. Love it!) Around the holidays my INR started...

Went back to work part-time at 8 weeks. Eased into full time by post op week 12. Now at 16 weeks I am absolutely exhausted by Friday, and wind up taking 3 ? 4 hour naps on Saturday and Sunday to catch up! I typically sleep 7 - 8 hours each night. Seems to be an accumlation factor of not...

Last week they upped me from 7.5 mg / daily to 10 mg to get my 1.4 up to a 3.0 by Sat May 9th. Monday they had me take 7.5 mg then alternate w/ 10 mg. Only had one day of 7.5 because.... Wednesday I'm back down to 2.2 INR. Taking 10 mg daily again, and test again Mon May 18th. Would that ONE...