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Thanks for the info ..................

Thanks for the info ..................

Cameron said:
Lance,
This is the initial link I found to a CTV article. It mentions where the full article can be found.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNe...ulation_monitoring_071115/20071120?hub=Health
This is the link to the abstract of the Open Medicine article.
http://www.openmedicine.ca/article/view/77
Hope it helps:).
Cameron
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Hi Cameron, thanks for the links. Wells, et. al. have a lot lo learn. CTV should be commended for their story. Too bad they refer to Anti-coagulation therapy as blood thinners:mad:

However POC is being publicized and that's a good thing.;)
Sandra
 
"It enables more accurate monitoring," he says. "This study shows for sure it's better for the patient. The only question that remains is what exactly it is that made it better for patients."
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I bet I know the answer! :D
 
In my mind the ONLY con is the cost. I believe that should go down if our slow-on-the-uptake medical community would bother to read the articles that show that those that home test are less likely to have a bleed or clot incident than other forms of testing.

My INRatio monitor has been to France and to Grand Cayman this year. In Grand Caymen I tested once and no need for a dose adjustment. In France my INR was 6.0 for some unknown reason. I was only gone for 11 days and almost didn't take my monitor with me. I never would have sought out a clinic to test in France unless there was an issue. Being able to test myself in France (just because I thought it might be a good idea since it was a huge change in activity and eating) and catch the high INR kept me from having to seek out medical care after an issue occurred due to a high INR.

I will use leaves off the trees for toilet paper to save money for my test strips before I consider going back to lab or office testing!!!
 
Hi Ross,
I can't seem to find the address you gave me to order the little booklet on how to adjust your coumadin/warfarin levels when you're not within your dr.'s recommended range, or how take the mystery out of dosing one's self. Would you please post it again and this time I will immeadiately write it on the envelope instead of on a random scrap of paper floating around my computer.
Thank you in advance!!
heartfelt
 
heartfelt said:
Hi Ross,
I can't seem to find the address you gave me to order the little booklet on how to adjust your coumadin/warfarin levels when you're not within your dr.'s recommended range, or how take the mystery out of dosing one's self. Would you please post it again and this time I will immeadiately write it on the envelope instead of on a random scrap of paper floating around my computer.
Thank you in advance!!
heartfelt
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http://www.warfarinfo.com/publications.htm
 
THANK YOU Catwoman! I have just ordered the publication and expect it to finally help me to stay on track. From some of the horror stories about dosing I've read here, I think I'll be ahead by figuring this out on my own anyway! I seem to constantly be all over the board and only occasionally know why my numbers aren't within drs. range. Math and story problems have never been my strong suit so any help I can get will help!
Thank you again!
heartfelt
 
Bina said:
For me, it had nothing to do with which valve was replaced, they both require a safe range of INR, and many doctors prefer 2.5--3.5 for both. I have a stable INR, but I was concerned about having lab draws since they were in my arm vein and some techs were bruising my vein. I was worried about doing that for the rest of my life.:(

The home monitor is safe and reliable, it's a simple finger stick.
I don't have to drive anywhere.
No money spent on gas and parking.
Able to test any time I want.
My tests cost me $7.50 each
Peace of mind, priceless:)
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To minimize 'discomfort' from lab draws, you can always ask the tech to use the smallest needle possible.

I like the Butterfly Needle which is super small and can be used in the forearm or hands without discomfort.

That can be a Great Relief for patients with overused arm veins! ... or veins that roll...
 
Hello every one and thanks for the welcome! Well the meeting went well. There were a whole lot of people in there, so many infact the staff were struggling to find seats for all of us.

The meter itself was nice and compact. As well as the exact same meter the clinic uses for its testing. This was just a sales get together though. No training unless you get the meter. The training will be given by the staff at the clinic.

The down side is the cost. My insurance doesn't cover it all, and the excess ....well I'll just say it isn't in the budget right now. I'll know now how much to save to get it in the future should I change my mind!

Dan
 
DannyB0723 said:
Hello every one and thanks for the welcome! Well the meeting went well. There were a whole lot of people in there, so many infact the staff were struggling to find seats for all of us.

The meter itself was nice and compact. As well as the exact same meter the clinic uses for its testing. This was just a sales get together though. No training unless you get the meter. The training will be given by the staff at the clinic.

The down side is the cost. My insurance doesn't cover it all, and the excess ....well I'll just say it isn't in the budget right now. I'll know now how much to save to get it in the future should I change my mind!

Dan
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Dan it may still be out of range on your budget, but inqure about the cost if you pay out of pocket. It's usually substantially lower and I do believe they have payment terms available.
 
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