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    Gag reflex warfarin

    Yes, I suppose it could be a brand issue or something. I took it the other day, and paid a little more attention to what it is, and it has a VERY bitter chemical taste, and almost starts to dissolve immediately. I can taste it with the water even. I haven’t tried in apple sauce or pudding- but...
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    Gag reflex warfarin

    It’s not psychological, I have no issue taking any other pill and don’t care that I take warfarin. It taste like poison, and for some reason I can taste this pill. Also, I’m aware it’s a prescription. there is no harm with my husband chewing a half a 5mg warfarin pill once to see if he has the...
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    Gag reflex warfarin

    No it’s only warfarin. It seems like it is dry, and wants to dissolve quickly or get stuck. No other pill does this. I actually had my husband try and he was able to chew it, and said it tasted like nothing to him. But for me, the moment it touches my tongue I struggle to swallow and gag.
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    Gag reflex warfarin

    Does anyone else have a visceral response to warfarin? I have a major gag reflux when I take my command and it’s gotten worse and worse. Tonight it actually made me throw up. Is this just me? I have no problem swallowing any other pill, just the warfarin? I’m starting to dread taking it…
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    Scars and ticking

    Hello, I’ll answer your questions with my experience. 1. Never had a desire to remove my scars, I actually don’t mind them as they serve as a reminder to me what I’ve gone through. 2. yes! I hate the noise my valve makes. Mine ticks and thumps. I hear and feel it all the time. It’s like...
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    Starting gym

    You shouldn’t have any issue preventing you from a weightlifting routine- always verify with your dr first. And of course listen to your body. I’ve lifted heavy weights for 10 years, before my surgery and after. If your looking for a routine, check online there are tons of free routines out...
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    Mitral Valve Post Aortic Valve Replacement

    Hello all! I recently learned my mitral valve is leaking, at least moderately ( possible more but the dr didn’t specify). He’s concerned enough to order another echo and maybe a TEE. He said that this could have been caused by the sutures when my aortic valve was placed. Possible some geometric...
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    Knocking sensation on sternum

    Jumping in to say my heart thumps, knocks and clicks! Mostly knocking- sounds like somebody is ‘knocking on the door’ only the door is the inside of my sternum. I hear, but mostly FEEL it. I found it very annoying for about 6 months- now it’s just mildly annoying. I’m almost 2 years post op. I...
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    Low INR question

    Wow this is all such great info! Thank you so much! I actually missed a call today from the acc clinic director, who left a long voicemail explaining why my INR range is lower. It was all just a bunch of garbage, in my opinion. Although I appreciate him trying to explain it all- he didn’t...
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    Low INR question

    Hello everyone ! I just hit one year post AvR with my onyx valve. This was my second valve, the first being tissue. 3 months ago I developed a DVT in my upper extremities. My INR at the time of the clot was 2.8 ( per lab draw). My clot was likely due to my pacemaker lead, as the clot formed...
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    HEART KNOCKING?

    I have a similar experience. My first surgery I received a tissue valve, which beat very quietly. I had my second surgery in July 2018- and now have a mechanical valve. Each beat feels like my heart is punching the inside of my sternum. It’s not just a sound, but a percussion felt throughout my...
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    How Do You Stay Heart Healthy?

    Personally, I exercise 5-6 days a week. Mostly weight training. Cardio one to two times a week. I am also vegetarian, and eat primarily a plant based diet. There is a great dr. I follow online who is doing a lot of research on vegan plant based diets for clients with heart disease. She...
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    Mechanical vs Tissue - need help deciding

    I’ve had both a mechanical and a tissue valve. I did prefer my tissue valve as it was silent, and I never knew it was there. After full recovery, I felt completely normal. I chose mechanical on-x the second time to avoid a 3rd surgery. The ticking was not something I was concerned about before...
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    Does an active lifestyle decrease the longevity of a bovine aortic valve?

    Not sure about a specific study, but others have already commented on that. My tissue valve lasted 13 years. I was 25 when it was implanted. During those 13 years I had another baby, ran hundreds of miles and lifted very heavy weights. My tissue valve was ready to be replaced at 13 years but...
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    New to Coumadin and vitamin K

    I could be wrong, but I wonder if it would be better to just start taking your supplements now, instead of waiting and having them potentially affect your INR again later. I do remember it taking some time for mine to settle into its spot, and going to the clinic seemed very annoying in the...
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