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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...

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)...

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.

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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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Best wishes and a speedy recovery!

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

Your story is frustrating and scary, in my opinion. I had mechanical MVR in May 2017 at age 48, less than 6 months after finding out I had Mitral Regurgitation. After 2 follow up appointments with the surgeon I have seen my cardiologist every 6 months. My favorite cardiologist retired after 3...

Hi Suzie, You have certainly come to the right place, as this forum is rife with fascinating people and their stories. I am currently on medical leave, not cardiac this time, and have spent a great deal of time just going back and reading older posts. There really is some great information...

I carry my valve card in my wallet with my drivers license, health insurance card and a list of my medications. My family, friends, and close coworkers know in case of emergency and if I am alone hopefully paramedics would look there first.

Chris I never deal well with anesthesia or opiate pain medication after 2 back surgeries and OHS since 2013. I was horrendously nauseas and all they could do was give me shots of phenergan while in the hospital and send me home with phenergan or zofran. It might not completely eliminate it...

I used to worry about the same thing for the first 6 months. I was a nervous wreck about it. I finally came to gripes with the fact that my surgeon had made the best choice for me. I went into surgery expecting a repaired valve and came out with a mechanical one. I have decided to not...