Search results

I am scheduled to have my 5 year colonoscopy. The last time I had it I got off my warfarin and had the bridging with lovenox. I had the colonoscopy and the cardio kept me on the injections for a few more days. After the third day I almost passed out and had a bloody stool. I thought I was going...

I recently had my 5 year check up with my colonoscopy. That is what I usually get, but my doctor told me that they can now do a colonography since I am on Warfarin. 5 years ago, I opted to have the colonoscopy and did not get off my warfarin and everything was fine. I have had 6 colonoscopies...

I have been on a generic for coumadin (wafarin) since I had my valve replacemnt operation 5 years ago. Lately my INR readings are on the low side (I usually am low rather then high) and I was directed to change my dosage and the reading is still low. My question is that could it be the...

I have a mechanical heart valve (St. Jude). The operation was done in December of 2005. All went well and I feel great.I had a great surgeon. I went to a new cardiologist this past month, and he gave me an echo, ekg and blood work. I went back for the results and he told me I have a mild leak...

I am new to the medication and go once a week for a reading.I had a valve replacement on December 13, 2005. I am feeling great and the depression I had, went away. I go once a week for my blood test and the readings are either up or down. One week, my readings were good (3.0). I thought I was on...

It has been about a month since my valve replacement. I was wondering if anyone experiencd this feeling of depression. I have been to my doctors, surgeon, cardiologist and pcp and they all say I am doing fine. So why don't I feel fine. When do things get back to normal? Does the scar pain ever...