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Looking for some info on having surgery while on warfarin. Thanks

Hi has anyone had a MRI. I have a mechanical valve and just wondering if the MRI affects the valve.

Does anyone know if grapefruit interacts with warfarin?

My inr today is 3.5 and I am having cataract removed on Thursday I want yo get my inr below 3. Any suggestions how to do it.

Thank you for putting my mind at ease.

Hi Thomas glad to see a fellow Ontarian. I am on Innisfil. I have a medtronics mechanical valve since 2011 and only hear at night when laying my left side.

Thanks for the info. Always have concerns when getting surgery. My brothet had it done a few months ago and he said it was a breeze but he is not on warfarin so nice to hear from someone who knows. Again thanks you put my mind at ease.

Hi just wondering if anyone had cataract removal while on warfarin.

Anyone have chemo with a mechanical valve and warfarin

Just like you I chose to have a tissue valve done in 2005 because of my fear of warfarin. In 2011 I had to have replacement surgery because the valve calcified after 5 1/2 years. My surgeon recommended a mechanical valve because the tissue valve calcified so fast. I have been on warfarin for...

Hi, just wondering if anyone has had a colonoscopy while on Coumadin. Please let me know if you have to go off coumadin or not.

Hi, just wondering if there are any safe medications that I can take for gas and heartburn. Thanks

Antacids while on coumidan Hi, Just wondering if there are any safe medications that I can take for heartburn and gas while on Coumidan. Thanks.

Hi, I had a valve replacement done in 2005 with a tissue valve. I was told that it would last between 10 and 15 years. I was 60 at that time and thought that would be good and there would be no need for coumadin. In 2011, 5 1/2 years later my tissue valve calcified and had to have another...

Hi, I have a mechanical valve and I am taking Coumadin. Can anyone tell me if I can take an over the counter medication for heartburn. Something like Zantac, Tums, etc. Thanks.

I wear a Medical ID Bracelet and also have a card in my wallet. My surgeon suggested that I get one just in case I have an accident when driving and I am unconscious and can not tell them about my issues. I always wear it when I am leaving the house. I feel more comfortable when I have it on.

Thanks for all your comments. My Inr is back on track again.

Hi, has anyone had a 4.2 INR reading. I am usually at 3.0 but got a call from my doctor and my last reading was 4.2. Should I be concerned.

I received a tissue valve in 2005 when I was 60 years old. I was told at the time that the valve should last 10 - 15 years. I decided to go with the tissue valve because I did not want to take Coumidin for the rest of my life. In December of 2010 I went for my yearly echo and was told that I...

Hi, I would like to know if anyone suffers from allergies and if so what meds are you taking that are safe to take while on coumadin. Thanks