Warfarin and thyroid disease

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4822967 tn?1367656696 I did check the drug interactions between methimazole (Tapizole), carbimazole and PTU (the three major ATMs...anti-thyroid meds) and warfarin. While interactions are listed, it appears ATMs enhance the blood thinning effect of warfarin. The warning was that warfarin might have to be lowered once on ATMs. Not the best situation, but given the alternatives... Are your going to do the RAIU despite the iodine?
Avatar n tn A drastic change in diet can alter INR also, but in my own personal experience, it has usually been other meds that caused me to need to change my warfarin dosage and not my diet. An INR that is consistently out of range is dangerous. Don't worry about maintaining the same dose of warfarin. Worry about maintaining an INR that is consistently within range. Whatever dose of warfarin you have to take to stay in range is okay.
Avatar f tn Sometimes aspirin is used in place of the Plavix, and the patient will be on aspirin and warfarin. That type of combo regimen is used when the doctor doesn't think that one drug alone is enough to do the job, and one drug obviously wasn't enough in your case. It seems that your Plavix and warfarin regimen is working, so I'll join you in giving thanks for that.
Avatar n tn In addition to the heart, I am an insulin taking diabetic and have thyroid problem too. One might call me as somebody with severe health problems, however, I go to work 50 miles from where I live and lead a nearly normal life ! Yes, everybody is different. I would try to get your mother to look at the bright side of life like having a child who cares about his/her mother. Good luck !
Avatar m tn I believe it could be a FATAL mistake if you stopped taking the warfarin. Mechanical valves will clot without warfarin and this could cause a heart attack, stroke or heart failure and could cause you to have to have another open heart surgery. PLEASE ,PLEASE talk to your doctor about any changes in the warfarin.
Avatar f tn I've heard people in hospital tell the nurse that they refuse to take 'rat poison' and I think it's important to put this into perspective. Warfarin was first developed as a pesticide because it was noted how a small dose of anticoagulant would cause rats and mice to hemorrhage to death. So it was deliberately developed as an anticoagulant and it was found to have other uses, such as saving lives in humans suffering a thrombus.
Avatar n tn When on blood thinners, such as warfarin, you should have regular tests for your INR number (International Normalized Ratio). Basically your test sample is tested for clotting times against normal blood. So, a ratio of 1 to about 1.5 would be normal. If you are 2.0 then you are taking twice as long to clot as normal blood, meaning your blood is thinner. 3.0 means three times as long etc etc. The technical term for interest is the prothrombin time (PT). I believe the correct INR for A-Fib is 2.
1413627 tn?1281837531 TPOab and TGab are the two antibodies responsible for autoimmune thyroid disease, Hashi's (hypo) and Graves' (hyper). Your antibodies are high, indicating autoimmune. What's the reference range on your free T4 (FT4)? The range is usually in parentheses next to the result and has to come from your own lab report because ranges vary from lab to lab. Do you have symptoms?
996946 tn?1503249112 0), age ≥ 65, highly variable INRs, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, serious heart disease, anemia, malignancy, trauma, renal insufficiency, concomitant drugs (see PRECAUTIONS), and long duration of warfarin therapy. Regular monitoring of INR should be performed on all treated patients. Those at high risk of bleeding may benefit from more frequent INR monitoring, careful dose adjustment to desired INR, and a shorter duration of therapy.
Avatar n tn h i 'm having trouble taking my thyroxen , the tablet for under active thyroid, i've just had hip reolace ment,and they put me on warfarin a blood thinner i was on it 3 months also heprin, they told me i could not take my tablets while on the warfarin, i'm now off it and have started back on the throxin but its now having a side affects, i get heart palpitatios , when i en hale cold air it brings on the palpatations, dry hair, nails,constipation, and other things , i 've
9088869 tn?1401639939 They're a simple blood test. TSI (thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin) is the antibody marker for Graves' disease, and TGab (thyroglobulin antibodies) and TPOab (thyroid peroxidase antibodies) are the two markers for Hashi's. Hashi's is ultimately hypothyroidism, but in early stages it can be hyper or swing from hypo to hyper. I think you should have all three of these tested so you have a better idea what you're dealing with.
Avatar f tn My Dad who is 77 has been on Coumadin since 2005 after a DVT following surgery, He also has Afib and has had it for years, due to a thyroid condition. he also has a pacemaker. He's been on Armour thyroid for at least 4 years, and tried Armour instead of Synthoid to see if he would feel better on Synthoid's alternative. Which he does actually feel better emotionally on the Armour.
Avatar m tn Heart steadied in 6 months but after a year TSH showed 38 and amio was changed to propafenone. Four ECGs and thyroid test in last six months show normal. But symptoms continue: Pre-syncope, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, 6 to 10 days a month. My cardiologist is alarmed by the pre-syncope.he suggests : another Holter, return to amiodarone, see electrophysiologist, EEG for brain conduction. (I must mention I've had similar stress symptoms for 25 years, in case this is pertinent.).
882102 tn?1240622411 s your case, then Warfarin is problematic. I get along rather well with Warfarin, I take 5 mg a day and have good success staying in the 2-3 INR range.
Avatar m tn t know how warfarin is affecting your life style. I have been on warfarin for years and had no concerns about running and bike riding, and using power wood working tools. All of these activities puts one at an increased risk of a cut and bleeding, but I simply take the risk. On the other hand, I don't sky dive, or pick fights ....
Avatar n tn ginger and glucosamine sulfate will affect coumadin (warfarin) I'm on warfarin and can't take ginger or glucosamine and a host of other supplements.
Avatar f tn DOES ANYONE KNOW IF WARFARIN CAN LOWER YOUR BLOOD COUNT AND AND ALSO LOWER CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D LEVELS?
Avatar f tn Side Effects When used properly, Soloxine has little to no side effects. Some dogs are allergic to Soloxine, and if a reaction occurs, cease use immediately and call your veterinarian. Improper use, overdose and prolonged treatment may produce side effects in some dogs, and some dogs may develop minor side effects.
Avatar n tn t regulary have heart rhythm problems . She has been taking the drug for about 3 weeks and is so tired she can barely get out of bed in the mornings after sleeping 10-11 hours. He never mentioned anything about thyroid testing or anything else for that matter. Just told her to come back in 1 month for a recheck. Thankfully the appointment is this Thursday. Should she be tested for thyroid or should we trust the doctors to take care of her and what should we make of the pulmanary risks?
2059648 tn?1439766665 A month ago I went into afib for the first time and was hospitalize. The issue of the thyroid came up and that it could have contributed to the afib. So, I now will be seeing a surgeon to see about getting my thyroid removed. I'm very concerned how I will feel after this surgery and if everyone gains weight. Interesting that it was about 13 years ago that my tsh became low and I did gain about 30lbs.
Avatar f tn My Dad who is 77 has been on Coumadin since 2005 after a DVT following surgery, He also has Afib and has had it for years, due to a thyroid condition. he also has a pacemaker. He's been on Armour thyroid for at least 4 years, and tried Armour instead of Synthoid to see if he would feel better on Synthoid's alternative. Which he does actually feel better emotionally on the Armour.
Avatar f tn Seven months ago I had a pulmonary embolism and I am told this may have been the second one.I am taking 7 mg of warfarin a day and my INR is 2.5.I had a liver transplant 10 months ago,and was told my vascular system was not great.Given my overall situation I am concerned about heart attacks and strokes.Do you think I should be taking 75mg of aspirin a day as well as the warfarin?Thanks.
Avatar m tn In a study published today (1 August) in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, researchers show that warfarin reduces the scarring on the liver. This scarring, or fibrosis, replaces normal liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis of the liver and ultimately liver failure.
Avatar f tn s destroys thyroid function, and your thyroid seems to still be able to produce thyroid hormones just fine. Do you have results of antibody tests (TPOab, TGab and TSI)? If so, please post them with reference ranges (they vary lab to lab, so you have to post both together). After a TT, you will be permanently hypo, and you will have to take replacement hormones daily for the rest of your life.
Avatar n tn Hi, I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Embolism 3 years ago with hypercoagulability (genetic) and have been on 2.5mg of Warfarin per day for the past 3 years. I have just had an abdominal scan, and was told that I have a dense, fatty liver. I have tried to eat as healthy as possible, but had to cut a lot of greens out of my diet, as it affected my INR and would have lead to me having to increase my Warfarin dosage. Now I am not sure if this lead to the 'fatty liver'problem.
1013028 tn?1250923267 Thrombosis can be prevented with heparin administration and treated with heparin and warfarin. If clots occur heparin followed by warfarin ( coumadin )is usually prescribed. Higher-than-usual doses of warfarin may be needed. Warfarin or Coumadin is prescribed to prevent strokes arising from atrial fibrillation and DVTs forming in the legs usually.
Avatar f tn Gastro ended up canceled to accomodate vascular surgeon appointments. Now after a week of Warfarin and Lovemox shots, I am scheduled for a venogram, thrombolysis and then surgery to remove my 1st rib. After that lots of Heparin and more Warfarin for at least a month..not to mention LOTS of painkillers as this is a tough surgery. My question is how damaging are these blood thinners, anesthesia, painkillers and contrasts to the liver?