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    I used DMSO on shoulder joint

    Decided to check tonight and back to 2.1 . feeling relieved!
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    I used DMSO on shoulder joint

    I used it about 5 times before I found out it was terrible for INR. I haven’t used now for 3 weeks and still having to use a higher dosage to get my INR up. Example , I used 6 mg a day, now I’m 7.5 a day. When I read 1.5 on my couage chec is when I began higher doses. Took 3 days to get to...
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    Joint Injections while on Warfarin

    I’ve been getting cortisone and Synovisc every 3 to 6 months for over 5 years in knees and shoulders. I finally broke down and had one shoulder done 5 yrs ago. My knees are soon. You will be fine
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    couagchek test strips

    Thank you, I went ahead and bought 48 strips off ebay which will almost get me a year.
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    couagchek test strips

    Yeah it looks like these really tightened up since the recall, I did locate some on ebay but would rather not buy from an unknown source.
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    couagchek test strips

    I called wilburn medical where I used to buy my test strips and they no longer can sell to public since the recall, where is everyone buying strips from to use with your meters? Ive only got 8 left so im searching, any help would be appreciated. thanks
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    The old members

    I do more lurking than posting ...........but I still have this site on my favorites bar .
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    Echo results

    I just had another echo on April 24th ( been 1.5yrs ) and was waiting for results, since I did not hear from the Staff of my cardiologist I called Monday of this week and again today. Today I finally got a call back and was told my echo was in normal range but at the high end of the gradient ...
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    No more Alere InRatio2?????

    I did not know there was a voluntary recall until I bought a dozen test strips . I received a letter with my order and told me to go online for more info and also I requested someone contact me. ​Nobody contacted me after waiting for 2 weeks. So today I called Alere and was grateful for the...
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    Total knee Replacement surgery with AV replacement

    Yes, just had rotator surgery, off the warfarin for 5 days prior. My INR was at 1.1 the day before surgery. I began my daily dose again right after surgery along with 7 days of lovenox injections to my stomach area. I self tested on day 7 after surgery and was at 1.9.
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    Surgery and pain

    Hell yes it hurts and the bus or truck analogy to me was right on, but then again, it suppose to hurt. Pain mgmt. is key as others expressed. I'm now on my 3rd week recovery from shoulder rotator cuff surgery, hurt like hell too. Its also going to be a longer recovery then my open heart. Bout...
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    Anti-inflammatory gels/creams and their effect on INR?

    What worked best for me was when I had my knee drained and got a cortisone injection. I was pain free for about 3 months and now messed up my shoulder, MRI tomorrow at 9am
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    Heart Pillow & Op Very Soon!!

    Prayers out to you today Mel, I know today is show time for you !!, let us all know how your doing when your comfortable enough to do so.
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    Heart Pillow & Op Very Soon!!

    Mel, I just sent you a PM
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    Heart Pillow & Op Very Soon!!

    I still have mine in the closet, it is in excellent shape, No signatures , no stains, I would gladly mail it to you. I live in Lakewood Wa. USA. I can only hope it will get to you in time. If you post me a private message of your address or if not concerned of privacy then post here. I will have...
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