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it was recomended that i try tart cherry juice for a condition i’m having. I was wondering if anyone has had a change in their PTINR while consuming this juice.

First of all, it seems like everything I used to enjoy eating or drinking,has some kind of interaction with Warfarin. I have always enjoyed going to the sports bar on the weekends, watch games, and drink beer. I’m sorry, but there are some things that I don’t want to give up. I know there’s...

Thanks Pellicle, I will definitely read this.

Thanks Rob, for the info. I was cleared for work 6 months ago with no restrictions. I went right from recovery to work. this time, I want to get back in shape before going to work. Thanks again

Thanks so much for everyone's feedback. I really miss coming on this forum. I was thinking about what pellicle asked about self testing. I do self test, actually my last test I was .5 low of my range. I have never adjusted my warfarin myself to bring the number up or down, I just wait a...

It been 10 months since having my aortic valve changed to a mechanical one. Aortic stenosis ,runs in my family. Unfortunately my dad died of this condition . He opted not to have the surgery. Anyway, I haven't been on the forum for a while. Life after surgery has led to depression. The...

I ate 3 tablespoons of minced garlic yesterday , which my grandfather has always used as a natural antibiotic. Whenever I feel a cold coming on, a sore throat, or various other ailments ,raw garlic seems to kill any bacteria . As far as it changing my INR reading, the thought never crossed...

Pellicle, Thanks for sharing your blog page, there's a lot of useful information. I also have a coaguchek xs. last week I wasted 3 strips trying to get a reading. I got 3 error 5's . Just couldn't get a big enough drop. I'll have to try your tip with the rubber band. I planned on testing today...

Does anyone here take vitamin k2 supplements? ive been reading that it helps with the problem of calcification of the arteries. It took me a few weeks to get at my target INR range. My last 2 visits I was in range. I'd hate to screw that up and have to start going to the clinic every week...

It's funny that I happen to look at this post ,and the topic was garlic. My grandfather used to swear by garlic. He says it was better than antibiotics. While getting my level tested at the Coumadin clinic, I mentioned it to the nurse performing the test. We were also talking about foods...

Ok, it's been a couple of months since my surgery. I'm getting ready to go back to work. I have a couple of buddies that are in town ,and while there was beer in the house yesterday , I joined them and drank 6. I take Warfarin because of a newly installed Aortic heart valve. It's the first...

Thanks Pellicle, I guess my nerves are getting the best of me. Probably too much time in the house. No driving for another 3 weeks, I guess these changes are going to take time getting used to.

when it comes to home testing, which machine do forum members trust most? I recently tested at 1.9 on my new coagucheck xs compared to a week prior testing at 3.4 ,in a clinic using a coagusense. i think the idea of home testing is great, but it would be better if you know that the results are...

I wasn't signed in when I posted. After seeing such a big drop in my INR, the first thought was that I may have bought a defective machine on eBay. Then again, it might just take a little practice to master this at home testing. The first test, I wasted a strip. The drop of blood was too...

can I ask , what are some of the supplements that other forum members are taking while on warfarin? I was taking omega 3 fish oil, coq10, magnesium, B complex, niacin and vitamin c...although I haven't taken them since the valve replacement surgery.

Thanks for the information Freddie. I stay in a hotel while on the road. I'd probably do the test before leaving for work in the morning. Thanks, Jimmy

just wondering. Right now, I'm interested in getting to know my new mechanical Aortic valve. But somewhere in the future, would I be able to drink a couple of beers? When I get back to work, I'm usually on the road ,and being a union electrician, there's a night that's picked out of...

As far as Warfarin, the dentists are concerned about bleeding.... Sorry if I mixed up the question a bit

Pellicle, I started with a package of 6 strips. it says Code chip included. Is that the piece your talking about that plugs into the machine? Thanks

ok, I broke down and ordered a coagucheck xs home tester to monitor my INR . I'm a traveling electrician and am sometimes away from home for 2 months at a time. the machine I purchased is brand new, seems like a good deal..sometimes the deal looks a little too good which has happened in the...