Adjusting coumadin OK with Dr!!

[Gail in Ca]

I saw my Dr and he is giving me the go ahead to adjust my own dose. He feels that it's much harder for people who have to deal with glucose issues than for me and my INR's.
Basically , I will go by what has worked for me in the past year when the INR goes out of range.
I will keep a good record of my dosage and test dates and INR for 2 months.(I test once a week or more if it is off.) Then I see him again,
and he said "Don't let me down."
I feel very impowered now and so much more in charge of my health.
It's good to know there are some cardiologists who
give us credit to help ourselves, huh!!
Gail

 

[LUVMyBirman]

Great deal Gail. Do you have a home testing unit?

Can't tell you how free I have felt for the past year while self regulating. Comes in handy big time while traveling.

Wishing you the best!

 

[Gail in Ca]

Hi Gina,
Yes, I have a protime unit, which replaced my avosure system, when they went out of business.
I know that adjusting my own dose will be just the thing for me.
Thanks,
Gail