Morning all ... Me again ..... Following my food poisoning a few days ago ... As predicted, my INR is all over the place. Had a nose bleed yesterday which prompted a visit to the local A & E. The Doctor there was very helpful and understanding. A blood test showed that my INR had risen to 3.7 - a tad high, so my Warfarin dose has been temporarily reduced. Am due to fly out to Valencia on Tuesday for a 9 day holiday. We should board the ship on Thursday for 7 nights - am waiting to hear if they carry out INR tests in their clinic. The A & E Doctor did not say shouldn't go but obviously I need to be able to check the INR, be good if the ship did this but if not will have to pursue a port clinic. Any thoughts from you out there? Thanks. Ps Haven't had any nose bleeds since (fingers crossed)!
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The ship will charge. Coukd you not ring the cruise company to ask if that would be possible?
Buy self monitoring machine?
Switch to NOACs?
Thanks for such a speedy response. I have already phoned the cruise company and am awaiting their reply. Looked at the self monitoring machines on line yesterday - the ones I found were in excess of £300.00 and I doubt would get here in time :o(. Thankyou again though for your input.
Hope you enjoy your holiday. Travel was the main reason I wouldn't go on Warfarin.
Having the test done on board will be a lot cheaper than buying the machine but if you enjoy travelling and your gp will prescribe the strips it is worth getting.
Many thanks. I have made an appointment with the GP in a couple of weeks time to discuss.
From your original post I assumed that it was this week for your cruise?
Morning .... Yes, you're quite right Peter. We've had a couple of days in Valencia and today we embark! Have also received a response from the shipping company regarding INRs on board - yes they do them. The cost quoted was 10 Euros, so fingers crossed! Thanks for your interest.
Many thanks ..... Food for thought when I get back. Enjoy the sunshine wherever you are.
Think you will find all ships do INR tests . Cost about £50 if i remember correctly.
Thanks for that. Will have to bite the bullet with this ...... At least it would be better than getting one done ashore - you know what you're getting! Thanks again, Dorothy