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It's been a couple years since I've read your blog. I'll look again (thanks for reminding me). Talk tomorrow!

Sorry about that. I was on a mobile device and forgot to 'post reply'. I'll send you a PM and would greatly appreciate you reviewing my INR history. I certainly welcome your advice! For some reason, my bio shows in my profile in the signature section, so I need to figure out why it isn't...

Thank you everyone. I appreciate this group so much. I'll work on dropping into range and then stabilizing.

Yes, I self manage and meticously keep track on a spreadsheet. You're right, I need to focus on my INR and not my dose. I'm not doing that. The vaccine is probably just coincidence. My daily dose is normally 6mg. I think I'll drop to 5.5mg and check again in 5 days. Thoughts?

I received my 2nd Pfizer shot about 4 weeks ago. I'm meticulous regarding monitoring my INR at home. I'm having issues with my INR being too high. I like to be 2.5-3.0, but last night I was 3.7. I keep finding my self above 3.5 and I'm testing twice/week to try and figure it out. My diet...

Thank you for your replies everyone.

I'm scheduled to get my 1st Covid vaccine (Pfizer) shot tomorrow. I'm curious if I should expect any changes with my INR? I noticed that Sheenas7 posted that she didn't see a difference after her first Pfizer shot in February. Anyone else?

Thank you again for the information. Pellicle-I found your INR Management blog very informative.

Thank you very much. I feel much better about it now!

On Monday morning, I'm scheduled for a heart cath to determine if I have a coronary artery blockage. I have a St Jude's valve and religiously monitor my INR. My doctor wants me to stop taking Warfarin 3 days prior to the procedure, so my INR is 1.8 early Monday morning for the procedure. My...

Thanks everyone. Your comments make total sense. I'll keep my dose consistent and see how the alcohol affects my INR (if at all).

I haven't drank alcohol since my surgery last June. However I'll probably have 2-3 beers at an event this weekend. I'm pretty fanatical about my INR and test at home weekly. My recommended range is 2.0-3.0. I like to stay in the 2.4-2.8 area. Last week, I was 3.2 (the highest I've ever...

Very informative! A few questions: What do the numbers before the word "standard" signify? 2.4, 4..2, 5.2? What is your weight? In what time period did you consume the drinks? Approximately 30 minutes per drink, etc? Did you ever feel drunk?

Hi Mainframe. Can you define "quite a bit out of range"? Also, do you know what caused you to be out of range?

Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

I had no symptoms either. The Dr heard a murmur on my annual physical in 2006 and sent me to a cardiologist. He found that I had a bicuspid valve with my leakage. I started going to the cardiologist on an annual basis. In 2013, he discovered that I had an ascending aortic aneurysm that...

I just ordered mine off Amazon. Thanks for the info!

So inspiring. Today is my 14th week anniversary on my St Jude's. Thanks for sharing.

Oops. I forgot to mention that my INR has been between 2.1 and 2.6. Some have found that they get Petechiae when their INR gets high. That isn't the case with me. You're correct Dornole. I've searched the topic on this forum and the info is sparse.

Yes, I've been seen by my cardiologist and dermatologist. Both don't seem terribly concerned and it appears to be fairly rare. My cardiologist has checked my platelet count, which is normal. He said to call if it gets worse. I'm hoping that another user can share their experience with...