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Hiya I am flying from the UK to the USA in a few months (9 hour flight). I am on warfarin and have a mechanical mitral valve which was done 8 years ago. Do I need to wear compression stockings or not? Many thanks in advance.

Do you think vitamin C has an effect on INR? Round this time of year I like to eat satsumas. I have 2 at a time probably once or twice a week. I also like to drink Robinsons Apple and Blankcurrant squash which I think contains vitamin C (unsure of how much).

I am on a birth control called Cerezette, been on it for over 8 years now without any breaks (apart from when I had my valve replaced which was 6 years ago). I will be stopping this soon, as soon as I get the go ahead from my cardiologist.

I am on cerezette which is the mini pill. Have been on this continually for the past 8 years. I had a stress echo test on Wednesday to find out how my heart copes under pressure. Get the results in a few weeks time. If we are able to progress with trying for a baby I will then stop my pill.

I take my warfarin around 6pm each evening and haven't missed any doses. I usually get tested on a Friday afternoon. I have been taking folic acid since 1/8/15 as my husband and I want to start a family under the close guidance of my cardiologist. I had my mitral valve replaced with a mechanical...

Hi all need you advice about my warfarin/INR My range is 3-4, ideally 3.5. 5/10/15 - 4.8, 7/8mg alternate days 12/10/15 - 3.1, 7/8mg alternate days 28/10/15 - 2.9, 7mg Mon & Thurs 8mg other days 6/11/15 - 2.8, 8mg daily 13/11/15 - 2.9, 9mg Mon & Fri, 8mg other days 20/11/15 - 2.7, 8/9mg...

Hiya all. I am on warfarin for the rest of my life for a mechanical mitral valve. I am considering getting a Coagucheck to self test when I am on holiday particularly when I am abroad. Does anyone else have one of these? Did you get any help in purchasing it? Can you get the test strips and the...

Mine are only a few brown spots on each foot, not as bad as that picture. I am going to the doctors on Monday to have my blood pressure taken so I will mention it there. I have has them since last June, but they are causing me no bother. They can also be caused by being overweight which I am.

I think I have Petechia on my feet. It looks like little brown spots like freckles. They are not itchy and have had them on both feet since last year I think when I went on my trip round europe on a coach. I am taking warfarin daily as I have a metal heart valve. Do you think I should get...

Just a short note to thank each and everyone of you for your prayers, thoughts and good wishes. I am doing much better now and eating normally. Hematoma has disappeared, havnt bled for over a week and feel more Katie-like! INR is on the up again which is good, last blood test was 2.8 (I...

My dose before all this started was 9mg Mon and Thurs and 8mg all other days. Been back for another INR check today and it was 2.8, so I am on 8mg every day. Back on Monday for another test.

The dentist said to me a few years ago they couldnt extract teeth if the INR was above 3 now rules have changed and they cant extract teeth if INR is above 4. Been for blood test again today and it was 2.1, so got to start climing again until I reach my ideal INR which is 3.5. Am on 7mg and...

You may have read my post titled "Nightmare of a week" Well here is an update: Since going for my blood test a week last Friday which came out at 4.5, I have still been having fun and games with my 2 extractions Friday 28th January, INR was 4.5, reduced dosage to 8mg Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat and...

I have had some ice-cream, soup and jelly today. Meant to be going out for a chinese meal tomorrow with family, not sure if I am going yet, will see how my mouth feels. I really want to eat but dont want to start bleeding again. May try some porridge later on.

Hi all Just thought I would post and tell you about my week I have had. Monday and Tuesday at work Wednesday due to have 2 teeth out. Went to INR clinic to have a blood test, 1st finger came out at 5.2, 2nd finger was 3.2, so they decided to take blood out of my arm, that came out at 3.5...

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Hi all Just wondering being as most of are in the same boat with heart problems - maybe we could all connect on Facebook. Feel free to add me as a friend, my e-mail address is [email protected] God bless Katie xxx

Hi all, I hope you will be able to help me. My husband and myself will be trying for a baby in the not too distant future and I will need to go on Heparin twice a day. I have a couple of questions, which I hope someone will be able to answer for me or give me advice. 1) I know I will have to...

Hi all Went to Birmingham Women's Hospital the other day to have a discussion about pregnancy and the ins and outs of it as I have a mechanical right mirtal valve. Appointment was meant to be at 1.30pm but didnt get seen until 3.45pm. Saw Dr Sara Thorne there along with Dr Peter Thompson...

Hi all Went to Birmingham Women's Hospital the other day to have a discussion about pregnancy and the ins and outs of it as I have a mechanical right mirtal valve. Appointment was meant to be at 1.30pm but didnt get seen until 3.45pm. Saw Dr Sara Thorne there along with Dr Peter Thompson...