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    Stem Cell Bone Marrow Donation For Sister With Leukemia?

    Dear AgilityDog, Had Carbomedic mechanical valve put in 6/7/11, so I am on warfarin. Also, diabetic (type #2), but just on 500mg of Metformin once per day. Do take a fair amount of BP meds, however, Metroprolol (150mg),Norvasc, Ramipril and Lasix. Have another sister and brother, who have yet...
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    Stem Cell Bone Marrow Donation For Sister With Leukemia?

    Does anyone know if it possible to donate bone marrow stem cells after having valve replacement about a year ago? You have to take Neupogen/Filgrastin prior to cell harvesting. The preliminary tests show I am a match for my sister. The stem cell bank guidelines say heart valve replacement...
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    Now have my own Coagucheck XS

    Big day for me. I received training from Roche nurse on my new Coagucheck XS. My first test was in range, thankfully--2.8. No more going to the doctor to get tested---yeh, yeh,yeh. I can't get over how small the machine is---perfect for travel. We take a cruise mid October from Montreal to Fort...
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