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Thanks for the input everyone! I was so worried! I figured that it had to be the "season" because nothing else has changed. I am not testing at home currently. I would like to, but haven't pulled the trigger on getting my own tester yet.

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentleman, I have a question. I've been on warafin since December 2011 when I had a mechanical AVR. for the first few months my levels were all over the place, but over time I stabilized and the last few months have been steady (1.9 - 2.3). But, this last INR check...

Mmmmmmm, home brew. I enjoy this myself.

Wow dick, you've had a mechanical valve and been on warafin for a long time! It's nice to see that people on these medications with valve replacement can live LONG happy lives.

Well, I guess I was just confused because when I was in the hospital my INR was at a 6 after just 2 days on a 10mg and 5mg dose. Then when i went home they did 2.5 then 5 every other day, then 5 every day, now 7.5 every day and it still isn't where they want it.

Thank you both for the clarification. I appreciate it! :biggrin2:

Hello all, I am new to the site but not to heart surgery. A little info about me.... I am a recently married 28 year old male and I'm on my third aorta valve. The first two tissue valves failed prematurely. The first was a total mystery and the second was due to damage from endocarditis. So I...