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I know theory says exercise activity level does not influence the INR levels as a function of Warfarin dosage. Be that as it may, but when I started ramping up my exercise levels significantly, to bicycling an hour or more every day, I had to increase my Warfarin dosage quite a bit. Then it...

I never expected anything else than what was commented above, and I do agree with most of what was said, except the trivialization of bleeding events. There are significant advantages to lowering the risk of bleeding. I am not talking about "cuts and bruises", but potential brain hemorrhage or...

I am a patient with an On-X aortic valve since 2009, and I have been following the results of the PROACT trial for years. I was very happy to receive a letter from On-X notifying me that they have finally received FDA approval to recommend a lower INR range (1.5 to 2.0 for On-X aortic valves)...

The times I have compared my past INRatio 2 results with either lab or Coaguchek they have been spot on as well. From reading the recall it appears faulty readings can occur with certain medical conditions, e.g. anemia or inflammatory issues...

@pellicle: yes, I completely misunderstood your post... It was my understanding the INRatio inaccuracy is triggered by certain medical conditions. What is described there though, is that the actual INR could potentially be higher than what the INRatio reports. Not being affected by any of these...

Of course I know this..! So I gave up explaining common sense rather quickly to the person calling me from my health care provider's anti-coag clinic. And I have tested as usual with my INRatio while away. Now back in the U.S., I had two letters waiting for me from Alere explaining the potential...

After I had submitted my last inRatio 2 test result, my clinic asked me to call them regarding my result. They asked me which machine I was using, and when I said I had the inRatio 2, then informed me of the recall and that I should stop using the inRatio 2 immediately. I explained I would be...

This should work: https://www.mycoagresults.com/

Like I mentioned a while back, after my surgery, I started having frequent auras with no migraine. In the past I had infrequent auras with migraine. Sadly, the migraines eventually returned, as the auras occurred less frequently. However, I found something to help me, advise given by my PCP: a...

Thanks for figuring that out. Somehow IE worked yesterday without specifying the secure site, but not Chrome nor Firefox. This morning it no longer works in IE either. You are right, pretty lame, and so easy to fix by the admins. So the correct link is https://www.mycoagresults.com/ (your...

While waiting for a reply, I called Alere's customer service instead. I asked for email instructions, but she provided me a web page instead. It's at https://www.mycoagresults.com and after entering patient ID and pin you can report new results, as well as view a graph of previous results...

I know I got instructions on how to email my results, but have misplaced/forgotten them. Could you please let us know the format required? Thanks.. -Karl

Scott: I am happy to read about your improvement without the beta blockers, as this has been my experience as well, initially going against my cardiologist's opinion and advice. I have been on a full dose of Carvedilol (25mg/2x daily) most of the soon 2 years since my surgery, as that has been...

What you are explaining sounds perfectly logical, but then I do not understand the following: Over the soon two years since my surgery, with weekly home testing of INR, for my body, there appears to be a clear relationship between activity level and required Coumadin to maintain my range. I...

For better or worse, I had my first INR spike and a chance to test the theory. Probably due to a combination of diarrhea (gone now) and a topical Miconazole (due to a rash - cream didn't help, must be something else), I measured 6.0 Sunday, while having been in-range or twice +0.2 over in the...

Thanks for confirming what I have experienced myself, but was quite unsure of based on too little data!

I have read in several threads how it takes 2-3 days for the effect of a warfarin dosage change to show up in measured INR. So I was wondering if anyone knows if intake of Vit. K in the form of dark greens has a similar delay, or shows up sooner? Karl.

Well, the pain and discomfort is not by any means severe or a problem. I have to breathe in more than I do even at max exercise exertion levels. I mentioned the discomfort at MAX breathe in, before my latest echo, and my cardio said, let's wait and see for the echo, which was all clear, and an...

Bill, thanks for a wonderful explanation. I have noticed the same feeling, and have been wondering if it's normal. I tried to ask my cardio about it, but probably phrased my question wrong, and did not get a good answer. Along with the pounding, I also still have some discomfort/pain, and the...

I should add that Norwegians have always believed in the good properties of fish oil. So much so that when my mom went to school in the 50's, they were forced to swallow a spoonful every day, and then they heated it on a wood stove, and it was much stronger in odor and taste than today. Now she...