Warfarin

[Holy Roller]

Any one on this stuff?
How, if at all, has it affected ones lifestyle?

[kickingzebra]

Mum is on it after stomach surgery. Just makes her cold, and seems to be a bit worn out sometimes

[SimJen]

Rat poisen isn't it?
Try google, lots of info

[madboy]

It's not good shit. But in saying that, it's probably better than the alternative of not taking it. Old boss was on it for blood thinning, she had clotting problems. But I didn't really discuss with her quite what side effects it had. I know you'll find it hard getting life/medical insurance now.

[Sniper]

I was on it once. Bad shit, used correctly it was OK, but getting the dosage right is a C%^t. Make sure you don't cut yourself or attempt to get any bruises while you are on it. Don't drink too much and also make sure that you eat regularly.

After the first couple of weeks there are no major side effects you notice.

[thehollowmen]

be careful of your diet.

Garlic, ginger, bananas, all sorts of things will muck about with your warfarin levels. I could go look them up if you want. If you have garlic chicken or something, expect to be a pincushion the next week as your warfarin will bounce about for a bit.

Get a big blingbling necklace that tells ambos you're on warfarin. If they find you bleeding on the side of the road they'll need to give you a VitK injection so you'll clot again.

Be careful with sharp things, and bumping your hands or you'll get large bruises which may be hard to explain to other family members. Please give up stunting and trailbike riding.

Otherwise, life will be normal. Life can be normal, if you take a bit of care.

[R6_kid:Me]

and here i was thinking that you were talking about North Korea, China, USA, and all the shit in the middle east... gee im a bright spark

[Lou Girardin]

It nearly killed my dog. (just thought I'd throw that in)

[crashe]

Got a friend on the stuff after a heart valve replacement...
Been on the stuff now for a number of years..
Doing fine...

Have plasters at the ready for the moment you cut yourself..
In the car, in the garage, on the bike somewhere... in your bike jacket pocket.
on the work desk at work... you never know when you will cut yourself ( ie: papercut or a scratch)

Whoever you go riding with let them know incase you cut yourself or have a bin.. they need to know what to do to stop the bleeding ASAP.

You should also apply for a "medic alert" braclet....as that is important to have it either on your wrist or around your neck.

Watch what you eat, as you are NOT allowed to eat certain foods....
cut down on the booze.

You will be blood tested alot at the beginning until they get the right doseage into you.. that takes time. Then it will be once a week/fortnightly.

You will be given a red booklet that you write the doseage in and you must carry that with you at all times.

Maybe have a belt bag to carry all the xtra things you will need so that it is always with you. (plasters, red booklet, warfarin tabs etc etc)

You can continue to live a ordinary life, with just a few minor adjustments.

You should be given a booklet explaining about warfarin and what you must do... if not do a google search... there is a lot of info on the stuff now.
Also make sure that your GP explains everything to you... in words that you understand... (laymans talk - not medical words)

[Ixion]

It nearly killed my dog. (just thought I'd throw that in)

Sorry, Mr Holy Roller, looks like you're just going to have to forgo your daily scoff of those tasty rat baits.

[Holy Roller]

Sorry, Mr Holy Roller, looks like you're just going to have to forgo your daily scoff of those tasty rat baits.

You're right, the tabs are no where nearly as tasty

[Holy Roller]

Have plasters at the ready for the moment you cut yourself..
In the car, in the garage, on the bike somewhere... in your bike jacket pocket.
on the work desk at work... you never know when you will cut yourself ( ie: papercut or a scratch)

Whoever you go riding with let them know incase you cut yourself or have a bin.. they need to know what to do to stop the bleeding ASAP.

Its because of this I'm getting grief about riding from everyone

You should also apply for a "medic alert" braclet....as that is important to have it either on your wrist or around your neck.

Got one of those coming, nothing is free anymore

Watch what you eat, as you are NOT allowed to eat certain foods....
cut down on the booze.

Ther is not alot of info about foods just been told to keep off a high fat diet, and don't increase my intake of leafy greens, (the kids wish it were them)
as for the beer it appears that I can up my intake to 728 glasses per year the Mrs wasn't impressed.

You will be blood tested alot at the beginning until they get the right doseage into you.. that takes time. Then it will be once a week/fortnightly.

Still on clexane so with the blood tests i should get a job change to one of a pin cushion.

You will be given a red booklet that you write the doseage in and you must carry that with you at all times.

Maybe have a belt bag to carry all the xtra things you will need so that it is always with you. (plasters, red booklet, warfarin tabs etc etc)

I've been told to get a handbag :spudwhat:

You can continue to live a ordinary life, with just a few minor adjustments.

It seems that most around here think it will be major adjustments including giving up the bike Somewhere there is a saying that involves a very hot place and unexcited water molecules applies.

Thanks for the support
I have a clot in my lung that caused a week long stay in hospital, if it don't improve (forget the grammer Hitcher) I'll have to have a biopsy done
Catch you on a ride somewhere

[crashe]

It seems that most around here think it will be major adjustments including giving up the bike Somewhere there is a saying that involves a very hot place and unexcited water molecules applies.

Thanks for the support
I have a clot in my lung that caused a week long stay in hospital, if it don't improve (forget the grammer Hitcher) I'll have to have a biopsy done
Catch you on a ride somewhere

nup keep on doing what you normally do... but be a bit more careful.
My friend still goes out fishing... and still continues to do the odd bit of building around their home... it hasnt changed their lifestyle to much at all...

But if they cut themselves we all grab a plaster... lol.
Tis no biggie... once in a blue moon I will ask what there levels are at...
as they have got it under control... even over the xmas period with all that rich food... they didnt have to adjust the amount that much...

You dont go out of your way to have a bike accident...
so continue riding... it is something that you love to do...
Just make sure that you carry a first aid kit on your bike that is readily available to be used - should it be required.

Mate I would have no problems going out on a ride with you anytime...
even with you being on warfarin...

PS: I should be back riding again soon.