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Roseline Hartmann posted an update

9 years ago (January 5, 2017)

Having difficulty adjusting my coumadin...which I have for recurring afib. Have been thinking about Pradaxa. Overweiging all the monitoring with coumadin( $ and time ) vs $ of Pradaxa. Anyone that can help me?

Jeannette McLaughlin

I would stay away from Pradaxa, if I were you. Google "Pradaxa lawsuits" and you'll see what I mean. Of the newer anticoagulants, Eliquis seems to be a popular choice. Good luck with your decision. As for A-Fib, check out Dr. Carolyn Dean's website.

Roseline Hartmann

I thought Pradaxa has an "antidote" , like coumadin has, the rest don't. But ive decided to stay with coumadin as i start to understand it better.

Jeannette McLaughlin

There's a very good article in Life Extension Foundation magazine - July 2015 issue - entitled "Important Data on 3 New Oral Anticoagulants". The article can be found on Google.

Roseline Hartmann

Thanks! Jeannette

Roseline Hartmann posted an update

9 years ago (December 20, 2016)

I am 10 weeks post op and had been doing great. I was known to have diverticulosis but had had no symptoms. Being on coumadin has been hard because it has difficult to achieve therapeutic levels. So I decided to eat very little to no vegetables which made me have... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

Welcome! I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with this. I have diverticulosis and struggle with bowel issues, but thankfully I'm not on coumadin. I have chronic pain issues which put me on and off prescription pain meds, which causes their own problems, but mostly manageable. I hope you can get... Read more.

Roseline Hartmann

I had only my aortic root repaired but on coumadin cause I popped in and out of Afib 4 days after surgery. Went home with sinus rhythm and then at week 6 did afib again which led me to cardioversion. And just discharged from this flare up. What meds are... Read more.

Mary Wagner

Roseline - I am similar to you but I did have heart valve surgery in 1990 and this year the aortic root as well. Try adding the veggies very, very slowly.

Meredith Bray

My health advisor suggested I NOT change my diet in order to lessen any negative impact the surgery had on my life. My INR didn't level out for about 6 months, and I still have the occasional mountain/molehill problem. Her viewpoint was that i had enough to worry about and... Read more.

Rita Savelis

It can take some time to achieve therapeutic levels (I wish someone had told me that rather than have me worry so much about why I wasn't stable and why it took months). It is common. Your body (liver) will eventually get used to the med and you will become... Read more.

Anonymous

Eating very little to no veggies is not the way to manage your Coumadin levels (INR). Green leafy veggies are the ones to be careful with as they are high in vitamin K which thickens the blood BUT you do not have to avoid them completely. Example; If you have... Read more.

Carolyn Bowles

I am 3 weeks post aortic and mitral valve replacement and there was such an emphasis put on INR levels that I, too, panicked when it did not level out. I have no veins to speak of so it is torture to go through even more testing than I ever... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

Because I just have the pockets, I'm not on any medicines specific to that. I take colace or milk of magnesia if I'm having constipation. I may have to discuss further with the doctor. I'm sorry you're having A-fib problems. It's far from uncommon and I'm thankful not have that... Read more.

Roseline Hartmann

Still struggling with coumadin...my pcp isnt too knowledgeable and my coumadin clinic takes baby steps. Diverculitis was resolved...taking stool softners to keep things rolling but very conscious of diet . Found a website that has coumadin recipes. Thank you all for sharing. It has caused me a bit of depression.... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

Aaaagh! I've had occasional bouts of depression, but nothing lasting, thank the Lord. The A-fib seems to be such a hard thing to get right for people. And the drugs all have nasty side effects. I hope they get this under control quickly, so you can move forward without fear.

Roseline Hartmann

Phyllis thank you for your words and i like you have gray days! Today had cardioversion to stop a flutter for 2nd time. Tired but keep praying. My tummy is behaving thank God!

Phyllis Petersen

Praying this is the last time and you're on your way forward!

Roseline Hartmann

Thanks Phyllis!

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