warfarin what not to eat

Because I did not want to risk a stroke, I chose to fight and figure out how to make warfarin management work. So I made an appointment with a dietitian associated with with my coumadin clinic. That paid off in many ways. I learned to manage all the foods with vitamin K. I eat a consistent level of dark greens which helps me level out and stay in the therapeutic range. Because I am diligent, I have been able to lower my warfarin dose and stay around 2.5.

Alcohol use also may affect your response to warfarin. Excessive use can lead to a sharp rise in your INR. It is best to avoid alcohol while you are taking warfarin. I have been on warfarin for 6 months now for DVT, my INR should be between 2-3. It has been quite stable. Make sure your Father keeps a check on his diet. Consistency is everything when taking Warfarin. Stress, sleep changes, diet, other medication, even the time of day that the blood is taken can all affect the INR level.

These visits come with their co-pays and deductibles too! Not to mention that warfarin has significant risks, drug interactions, food restrictions etc. And overall: you have to think of the worse case senario of switching to warfarin having the warfarin be too strong and your wife getting a bleed of some kind. This could be in her GI track, brain etc. and can be very life-threatening and could cause huge hospital bills.

Your age makes a huge difference in the type of valve you should consider. In younger people, the number of possible re-ops tends to argue for a mechanical valve, and in elderly people, the better tissue valves can outlive the recipient. I have had both a pig valve and a mechanical valve. I am now in my 6th year with the mech valve and on warfarin. It is definitely NOT true that you have to avoid green vegetables and other foods that have vitamin K.

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.

I looked up food not to eat and the list doesn't seem very long at all. So what are the biggest things to avoid completely?

If your midwife said not to eat it then I wouldnt... my doc said shrimp, crab, and lobster are all fine to eat in moderation.

s not willing to eat much, she might want to eat better. A healthy protein drink with lots of calories might help her gain some energy. Also, consider a B12 shot. An MD will have decide if this is appropriate. Add to this a good multivitamin. If she starts feeling better, then maybe a short trip if she would like a change might be another thing to try.

This is exactly what I read in The Coumadin (Warfarin) Help Book. Since my husband has been taking his Warfarin before his evening meal & his INR has been keeping fairly level. And that's good news, we want no more Strokes.

Did the EP talk to you about what foods to eat and not eat? I was given a list of foods that were high in vitamin K and to keep a steady level of them in my diet. Broccoli, kale, or spinach are among the foods I eat just about every day. When I have a high INR I eat more broccoli. This is done under the guidance of the Coumadin Clinic where I go. On Monday, find out if they have such a list of foods for you. It has made life so much more enjoyable and I am not in the lab every other day.

You can eat green leafy vegetables if you are taking warfarin. But it’s important to eat the same amount of these foods each week to help keep your INR stable. This is because green leafy vegetables (e.g. spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts) are rich in vitamin K, which can affect your INR. Don’t avoid vitamin K-rich foods completely — vitamin K is essential to our health.

I had two strokes four days apart on both sides of cellebrum, survivor of 11 years. Have learnt to live , talk, walk everything again and am very proud of my achievments. I still will not give in to the slow, very slow recovery. Question: Last few weeks am getting odd sharp pain on top part of head and right side. Pains a re very sharp and quite severve while it is happening.

I believe the correct (workable) way to take Warfarin is to find the dose level that keeps your INR in the desired range (usually 2 to 3) when you eat "normally".. just don't change your diet in any way that strongly affects you consumption of Vitamin K. Most foods do not contribute much "K", so keep it normal on those tht do, such a green leafy vegetables. I see no relationship between Warfarin and you leg problem.. are you on other medications?

What are the stats on blood thinners with A-Fib, is it common for clotting and bleeding to happen while on the drug ? What are the alternatives to warafarin? Everytime I get a headache I think about stroke.

If you would like a list of fruits that thin the blood just ask me. You have to be consistent with any food so as not to change your INR to much. Just make sure you speak to your doctor first.

s used in rat bait after the rats eat the bait they leave the nest to drink and bleed to death and we also consume the rat poison! Did your doctor say why you're on it after three years? I take warfarin because I have to factors for having clots, Prothrombin and Lupus Anticoagulant.

I will be on the Warfarin forever, but that is fine because you can’t eat leafy green veggies when you are on it and I despise green veggies so now I have the best excuse not to eat them. Good luck with whatever choice is made, but I would opt for the Warfarin.

I use to take Plavix (Clopidogrel as clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate). It likes the blood thinner as you described above. No need blood test and it won't cause excessive bleeding. It has been approved in Australia for a while. It comes with clopidogrel 75mg 28 tablets in a box. Cost AUD $82.79 for no medicare patient. I have been diagnosed TIA. I also have a history of low platelets (ITP) so I can't take Warfarin nor Aspirin. The neurologist prescribed this Plavix for me.

Warfarin inhibits clotting, so you are not expected to get a clot while taking warfarin as prescribed. Is there an absolute, iron-clad, 100% guarantee? I don't know about that. But you have the best chance of avoiding another clot by taking the medication.

You need to let him/her know and ask the doctor prescribing the Warfarin what you should do. This takes all the guesswork out of it for you and it's imperative that they each know what you are about to have done. Take care.

Hi Thanks for your reply, The clot in my leg is still there, I did not realize that the warfarin would not dissolve it, this is the reading from a recent doppler There is occlusive thrombosis within the distal left superficial femoral vein extending into the left popliteal vein and into the calf veins, there is also extensive thrombosis within the greater saphenous vein the study is positive for occlusive deep vein thrombosis and superficial thrombophlebitis is this serious, or just a r

I take Warfarin (rat Poison) not to use penis ring because it can cause a clot!!

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