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    Surgery

    Looking for some info on having surgery while on warfarin. Thanks
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    Need an MRI

    Hi has anyone had a MRI. I have a mechanical valve and just wondering if the MRI affects the valve.
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    Grapefruit

    Does anyone know if grapefruit interacts with warfarin?
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    How to lower inr

    My inr today is 3.5 and I am having cataract removed on Thursday I want yo get my inr below 3. Any suggestions how to do it.
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    Cataract surgery on wargarin

    Thank you for putting my mind at ease.
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    Mechanical Valve - clicking

    Hi Thomas glad to see a fellow Ontarian. I am on Innisfil. I have a medtronics mechanical valve since 2011 and only hear at night when laying my left side.
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    Cataract surgery on wargarin

    Thanks for the info. Always have concerns when getting surgery. My brothet had it done a few months ago and he said it was a breeze but he is not on warfarin so nice to hear from someone who knows. Again thanks you put my mind at ease.
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    Cataract surgery on wargarin

    Hi just wondering if anyone had cataract removal while on warfarin.
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    Chemo

    Anyone have chemo with a mechanical valve and warfarin
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    Second AVR Concerns and Questions

    Just like you I chose to have a tissue valve done in 2005 because of my fear of warfarin. In 2011 I had to have replacement surgery because the valve calcified after 5 1/2 years. My surgeon recommended a mechanical valve because the tissue valve calcified so fast. I have been on warfarin for...
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    Colonoscopy while on Coumadin

    Hi, just wondering if anyone has had a colonoscopy while on Coumadin. Please let me know if you have to go off coumadin or not.
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    Antacids while on Coumadin

    Hi, just wondering if there are any safe medications that I can take for gas and heartburn. Thanks
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    Anyone else go through chemo after AVR?

    Antacids while on coumidan Hi, Just wondering if there are any safe medications that I can take for heartburn and gas while on Coumidan. Thanks.
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    I have 4 days to decide - help!

    Hi, I had a valve replacement done in 2005 with a tissue valve. I was told that it would last between 10 and 15 years. I was 60 at that time and thought that would be good and there would be no need for coumadin. In 2011, 5 1/2 years later my tissue valve calcified and had to have another...
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    Heartburn

    Hi, I have a mechanical valve and I am taking Coumadin. Can anyone tell me if I can take an over the counter medication for heartburn. Something like Zantac, Tums, etc. Thanks.
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    How are all the cool kids doing it?

    I wear a Medical ID Bracelet and also have a card in my wallet. My surgeon suggested that I get one just in case I have an accident when driving and I am unconscious and can not tell them about my issues. I always wear it when I am leaving the house. I feel more comfortable when I have it on.
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    INR Level

    Thanks for all your comments. My Inr is back on track again.
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    INR Level

    Hi, has anyone had a 4.2 INR reading. I am usually at 3.0 but got a call from my doctor and my last reading was 4.2. Should I be concerned.
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    Do you have a tissue valve?

    I received a tissue valve in 2005 when I was 60 years old. I was told at the time that the valve should last 10 - 15 years. I decided to go with the tissue valve because I did not want to take Coumidin for the rest of my life. In December of 2010 I went for my yearly echo and was told that I...
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    Allergy medicine and coumadin

    Hi, I would like to know if anyone suffers from allergies and if so what meds are you taking that are safe to take while on coumadin. Thanks
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