New here...question about Coumadin

[osubucki]

Hi I am 28 years old and I have been on coumadin for about 7 months. I just haven't felt the same...I get pain in my legs after only walking thru the store.
I have blurred vision...and I am always exhausted...I was just wondering if anyone else has felt this way on coumadin...or is it just me? Thanks for your help!

 

[Ross]

Don't think I've ever heard of anyone experiencing that from Coumadin, but I have when they are anemic. Have you had a complete blood count lately? Being a double valver, I'm wondering if your valves aren't chopping up your blood cells. It does happen.

 

[briansmom]

Can you describe the pain in your legs? My 18 yo son has terrible pain in his legs since his last OHS. we have not figured it out yet, but I have never suspected the coumadin. What other meds do you take?

 

[dick0236]

I have never had those kinds of symptons (blurred vision or leg pain). Since you don't list any other meds I think I would pass it by my PCP or Cardio.

 

[catwoman]

Have you had valve surgery? When?
I had fatigue and other symptoms until about 9 months post-op. Those symptoms were NOT related to being on warfarin, but because I was still recuperating from an "engine overhaul," you might say.

You may want to schedule a visit to your family doctor first, then your cardiologist.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Don't think I've ever heard of anyone experiencing that from Coumadin, but I have when they are anemic. Have you had a complete blood count lately? Being a double valver, I'm wondering if your valves aren't chopping up your blood cells. It does happen.

Good Catch Ross!

Obviously you read her Member Profile...

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Have you had valve surgery? When?
I had fatigue and other symptoms until about 9 months post-op. Those symptoms were NOT related to being on warfarin, but because I was still recuperating from an "engine overhaul," you might say.

You may want to schedule a visit to your family doctor first, then your cardiologist.

About osubucki
Surgery
AVR & MVR Dec. 3 2007
Heart History
none
Medications
Coumadin

(From her Member Profile)

 

[Karlynn]

I agree with Ross. Get a blood test and find out what's going on. Coumadin is a pretty side-effect free drug. Are you taking any other meds besides Coumadin that you didn't list on your profile?

 

[osubucki]

The leg pain feels like cramping....the only other med I am taking is Prozac...

 

[Ross]

Personally, it sounds like your low on potassium and perhaps slightly or more, anemic. I hope whomever you get for a cardiologist orders up a BMP for you and CBC.

 

[Cris N]

In addition to what the others said you might want your doc to check your oxygen saturation too.

 

[catwoman]

About osubucki
Surgery
AVR & MVR Dec. 3 2007
Heart History
none
Medications
Coumadin

(From her Member Profile)

Al (and Ross):
Glad you were able to find the member profile info.
I still can't figure out how to with the recent changes.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Al (and Ross):
Glad you were able to find the member profile info.
I still can't figure out how to with the recent changes.

I just clicked on her "screen name" which brought it up ...

AFTER I had gone to "user CP", clicked on "Log Out", logged back in, and selected the VB3 style.

As far as I am concerned, the 'New Glass Style' SUCKS.

 

[catwoman]

Al:

(We went through this "new" glass style several years ago -- didn't we? -- and I remember changing back to VB whatever.)
Found the member profile info just now under the ABOUT ME tab.