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test result from yesterday came in today, I'm at 2.7 and within my range :) thanks for the help!

I've been wanting a tattoo for some time now. I had my aortic valve replaced in 2010 and have been on Coumadin ever since. I understand the best way to go about it is in smaller sessions and take anti biotics beforehand. I decided to consult with my doctors to see their thoughts although I knew...

Update: on Saturday I ended up taking 3MG instead of 6 mg. Sunday I took my dose as normal (9MG) and Monday my INR doctor called me to tell me to take only 6MG that day instead of 9MG. Tuesday I took it my medication as normal. Today (Wed) I went to get my INR checked, haven't had results yet.

Update: on Saturday I ended up taking 3MG instead of 6 mg. Sunday I took my dose as normal (9MG) and Monday my INR doctor called me to tell me to take only 6MG that day instead of 9MG. Tuesday I took it my medication as normal. Today (Wed) I went to get my INR checked, haven't had results yet.

Update: I began my normal routine once again of going to the gym 4-5 times a week after being off for 3 months due to the issues. I usually do 2 miles then workout. I feel back to normal and do not feel anything off anymore. I'm assuming it may have been linked with anxiety but I am not sure.

Hi, Thank you for your replies! I did my INR testing at the lab Friday in the morning but didnt get my test result until 1 AM Saturday so I took my medication that Friday as normal again (which wont reflect on my INR test so it will be higher than 4.7 probably). I'm going to take your advice...

Hi all, I have an aortic valve and my range is 2.5 - 3.5. I've been consistent for most of the years but today I got a test result back at 1AM indicating my INR was 4.7. Not sure what to do, I'm pretty paranoid about it. Looking for advice. Thanks

It was a simple treadmill test. Yes, the next step she said would be to give me a heart monitor for a day and track my heart activity if it kept happening; might have to do that now. I have not changed any medication, I only take Warafarin. When I first had open heart surgery I was prescribed...

hi all, I'm typing on my phone so excuse my grammar a little. I'm 28 and I had my aortic valve replaced with an onx mechanical valve in 2010. Have had no complications up until 3 months ago. Beginning of 2016 i began working out a little heavy but not too heavy and started running everyday. I...

Before / After pictures: http://imgur.com/a/3ler7 My story: I've been overweight since I could remember. I recall having to weigh in my last day of 5th grade; I weighed 170 pounds. I played a lot of games during my childhood, was a professional Counter-Strike player at the age of 13 and then...

Hi, I was reading about super foods and stumbled upon Flax seeds/Chia seeds. These seeds are typically really high in Omega-3, a fatty acid that can possibly interact with coumadin medication? I've gotten really into working out and running (130lbs down so far) and every morning I usually...

I'm alive. I decided to skip warfarin for 1 day and continue with my normal dosage after that. My range is 2.5 - 3.5 and I was at 3.7 when I met with my doctor. She said she would have also recommended I go 1 day without Warfarin after double dosing, but only because my INR was on the higher end...

Just wanted to update everyone: It's been roughly 3 weeks since the surgery. I ended up going roughly 5-6 days without coumadin. They gave me a small dose of heparin right before the surgery and the nurse said it was so clots wouldn't build in my leg. The surgeon recommend I start my coumadin 1...

Hi all, I had my aortic valve replaced and I'm now taking coumadin (well, have been since 2010). My range is 2.5 - 3.5 and on Thursday I went in to have my INR checked and came out to 3.2 (so on the higher range). I was off coumadin for roughly 6 days for a minor surgery (didn't have the shot...

A little update: I went in today and spoke to my cardiologist & coumadin doctor. Had my INR tested today and it came out to 1.2 (my normal range is 2.5 - 3.5). They both told me I was a very low risk patient since it's the aortic valve and I don't have any prior history of having strokes...

I had my aortic valve replaced and I just know it's coming from St Jude. My normal dose is M/T/W/F/Sat I take 9mg, which leaves Sunday and Thursday to 6mg. Total of 57mg a week.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to sleep good tonight knowing this now. Tomorrow will mark my 3rd day without Coumadin. I plan to go to my doctor and see what they say about having heparin shots. I usually take 6 or 9mg a day. My Coumadin doctor tested my INR and saw that it was 4.1, she said to...

Hi all, a little update. I will be without Coumadin for 5 days, my INR was 4.1 when I had it checked on Sept 17th (my range should be between 2.5 - 3.5 so it was a bit high). They also said i will not be taking any heparin shots either. How risky is this?? My operation is on Thursday so I will...

Hernia Repair Surgery & Will Be Without Coumadin for 3-5 Days, Should I be Worried? Hi, as title states, I will be without coumadin for 3-5 days so I can have my hernia repaired. I'm extremely nervous and pretty scared about being without coumadin. Doctors mentioned possibly having to take the...

Sorry yes, I meant 1-2 times a month! I'm not sure..is that true?