Testing Frequency and INR Range

[perkicar]

Carolyn,
I know about nurse-patients!
My youngest sister is an RN.
In Oct. 1998, she fell at home and had to have a full replacement (she was 42 at the time). After she came home, she got a little cabin fever and wanted to see what it **might** be like to drive again. Got behind the steering wheel of her car & put her foot on the brake.

We heard her scream at our home -- 2 counties over and 70 miles away.

Oh dear. I have no intention of driving any sooner than the 6 weeks they told me.
I did break down and make an appointment to see Dr Griffin tomorrow. I think it's my metoprolol that is making me do these weird things. About an hour after I took it, I started "noticing" my heart. Usually my HR is around 84 but it has gone as low as 49 and as high as 124, but it never stays there very long. I'm probably making it worse by obsessing about it, but hey, it's freaking me out more than just a little. It's not exactly convenient to drive 2 1'/2 hours up there to see him, but I'm willing to do it for the peace of mind. My brother's friend said "What if they admit you?" Sheesh, I take this one step at a time. I doubt they would but I've learned to never say never.....

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Glad to see you are heeding another VR.com-ism Carolyn,

"When in doubt, Check it out"

Best wishes,

'AL Capshaw'