plz reply AL

LDS4EVER · Dec 10, 2003

AL.I just got a call from the nurse at my drs.office she said dr wanted to know what dosage I was taking I said well he should know that! I told her .then proceed to ask her what the INR level was she said it was 1.3 I said what! do you know what problems i can incur with that low thats dangerous she said calm down mame if it was that bad we would have called you way sooner than this isaid yeah right you guys never call me untl a week later ,she said she would call back later i have found another specialist who deals with womens heart disease at the loma linda heart instuite in cal its near here anyway what do i do al i take 3mil one day and on the 3rd day take another 3 what do i do

LUVMyBirman · Dec 10, 2003

Sorry you are having such concerns.

It's time to find a new doctor or clinic to manage your Coumadin. I have been hospitilzed and placed on Heparin for an INR of 1.8. Make sure you get an answer today as to how to increase your dose. Call and demand an answer!

Good luck and keep us posted.

LDS4EVER · Dec 10, 2003

TO GINA

TO GINA

GINA HI ,he told me to take 6-6-3 and repeat then after 10 days check INR LEVEL . he said it was ok calm down dont get upset i said its obvious he=dr doesnt know how do deal with this meds i have found a new dr she deals with womans heart disease i go on the 19 but what do i do now he seems to think that it poses no threat to my welbeing hellooooooo

Johnny Stephens · Dec 10, 2003

Take Control

Take Control

Take control. You should try to get in to your new doctor much sooner. Call the new doctor's office NOW - try to see if you can get in today. What about your surgeon's office? Can they help hook you up with somebody sooner?

Sorry to be so blunt, Chris, but you have to drive this - the doctors aren't going to do it for you.

Nancy · Dec 10, 2003

I agree with Johnny-

Call your new doctor and see if they can obtain the results of your recent protime (INR). Do not assume the present doctor's office has the right info. Let your new doctor try to call the lab herself. And see if she concurs with what your present doctor told you to do. It's getting to the point that it is extremely dangerous for you, but the numbers might be screwed up. So let your new doctor give you a second opinion if she would be willing.

Be bold and polite, but do not take no for an answer. You've got to get the attention of a doctor who knows what they're doing.

I surely hope that this new one will give you some peace of mind and allow you to relax and that you can have faith in her skills, so you can go on and enjoy your life without so much worry.