low inr symptoms

[Christine]

Hi all, I know it's been awhile...things are winding down now and back on the computer again.. I have a question though.. I've been in range for over 2 years, up until just recently.. the last 2 tests (3 weeks apart) were 1.6 and yesterday was 1.3 - I figured out that since i changed my birth control from the pill to the Depo shot (due to bleeding from a fibroid which I haven't found a dr to do a procedure to remove yet) anyway, I figured that one less pill in the liver probably did the nose dive of my INR.. my question is what kind of symptoms (other then the major stroke) are there.. sometimes I get pin like pain that comes and goes at my finger tips everyone else in a while.. nothing to write home about, but didn't know if that was a sign of something more.. I do go to my eye dr for a twice a year exam to make sure I'm not having stroke issues (can spot trouble in the eyes) - sometimes I might be alittle more tired or sluggish - but when I'm in the higher norm range, those things do not happen.. too weird I guess.. but under 2 inr makes me a little nervous.. thanks

 

[Ross]

I've never heard of any for under except outright stroke. Anyone else?

 

[ALCapshaw2]

With a LOW INR, you might be more prone to get small clots which could manifest themselves as a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) or possible visual effects.

More knowledgable folks may be able to give a more thorough explanation.

'Al Capshaw'

 

[Cris N]

On the Univ of Michigan there is an information piece from the Anticoagulation clinic. Here's what I found on page 5:

What are the symptoms of too little warfarin
or a low INR? The symptoms are associated
with blood clotting. Call your physician
immediately if you notice any of the following
signs and symptoms of a blood clot:
? Sudden weakness in any limb
? Numbness or tingling anywhere
? Visual changes or loss of sight in either
eye
? Sudden onset of slurred speech or
inability to speak
? Dizziness or faintness
? New pain, swelling, redness or heat in
any extremity
? New shortness of breath or chest pain

Here's the link to the whole article: What are the symptoms of too little warfarin
or a low INR? The symptoms are associated
with blood clotting. Call your physician
immediately if you notice any of the following
signs and symptoms of a blood clot:
? Sudden weakness in any limb
? Numbness or tingling anywhere
? Visual changes or loss of sight in either
eye
? Sudden onset of slurred speech or
inability to speak
? Dizziness or faintness
? New pain, swelling, redness or heat in
any extremity
? New shortness of breath or chest pain

Here's the link to the info: http://www.med.umich.edu/cvc/images/pdf/livwanti.pdf

Obviously your INR is too low... I assume you've talked with the doctor or asst. about it?

Cris

 

[Guest]

Cris' post is mainly the symptoms of a stroke or TIA. You should not feel any different because the INR is low.

 

[Cris N]

Right. The operative words in that piece are The symptoms are associated with blood clotting. Call your physician immediately if you notice any of the following signs and symptoms of a blood clot:


Cris