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  1. J

    Does Diabetes affect INR?

    Thanks for the excellent information Pellicle. I go to the doc this afternoon and I’m certain he will put me on diabetes meds of some form. Maybe my INR will stabilize in a few weeks. I certainly appreciate your offer of help and I might take you up on it in the near future. All the best...
  2. J

    Does Diabetes affect INR?

    Hello Everyone, I apologize in advance as this is a long post, but please bear with me. I have been on warfarin since my MVR in 2017 and self-testing & regulating doses with my doctor since 2018. I bridged with Lovenox for 2 spinal and a shoulder surgery, but was back in range (2.5 - 3.5)...
  3. J

    Availability of CoaguChek XS strips on eBay

    This is the same company I purchased mine from on eBay last week and then received the email on Saturday directing me to their website for future purchases.
  4. J

    Remote INR taking over Coaguchek

    I also have had issues with Biotel and BCBS insurance. After noting that others bought testing strips on eBay, I received my first order last week. Then on Saturday I received an email that strips would no longer be available to purchase on eBay, but available on their website: selfcaredepot.com.
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    Remote INR taking over Coaguchek

    When I was trained for home testing, the trainer specifically said that he recommended soap and water only, due to alcohol could contaminate the blood specimen.
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    Availability of CoaguChek XS strips on eBay

    Just last week I made my first eBay purchase of test strips, after reading of other’s experiences, and being disappointed in Biotel/Cardionet’s billing practice. I received my eBay order within 4 days, but received an email on Saturday that they would no longer be able to sell on eBay, but...
  7. J

    First Surgery Coming Up, And Afraid

    Proud owner of a mechanical mitral valve here and taking warfarin for 6 years. I’ve never been considered graceful and have had several hard falls, one required surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. I have tripped over pets, toys, doorsteps and my own feet, so I am constantly bruised. My...
  8. J

    Scott & White Insurance

    I use RemoteINR.com and it is covered by my Anthem BCBS. I copied this info from their website: Working with Remote INR Remote INR is designed to help you enjoy the freedom of INR self-testing. When you receive your new CoaguCheck Vantus, the Remote INR team will teach you how to use it...
  9. J

    New, confused, scared, anxious, help

    Obviously being in the US I have no experience with the Canadian health care system, but I will share what I learned from the Cleveland Clinic. My insurance company, Anthem BCBS, had sent me 3-4 letters over the course of the past year offering a clinical review from the Cleveland Clinic...
  10. J

    What is a good watch/ wearable to measure heart rate and heart rate variability?

    I had a Fitbit previously and loved it, until the iWatch series 4 came along and had the EKG function, so I switched. I love everything about my iWatch except the battery life, as it requires frequent charges.
  11. J

    Warfarin & arthritis: pain relievers?

    You might could try Tramadol, it’s a relatively mild non-narcotic pain reliever. Since my MVR in 2017 I have had a cervical fusion with plates & screws, a lumbar fusion with rods, and a rotator cuff repair. I am unable to tolerate hydrocodone or oxycodone due to severe nausea & vomiting. I had...
  12. J

    COVID in house

    March 2020 I began working from home when COVID first began. My husband still went into the office and we were both diagnosed with COVID in February 2021. He is extremely healthy and takes no maintenance meds at all, but was extremely sick for over 2 weeks. I, on the other hand, have several...
  13. J

    Mitral valve surgery in 5 days

    Best wishes and a speedy recovery!
  14. J

    MRI recommendations for my Knee and TopHat Carbonedics Heart valves!

    Be sure to show your card during registration and you should have no problem. I have had several since my mechanical MVR In 2017.
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