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)!
Forthcoming holiday: Morning all ... Me... - Atrial Fibrillati...
Forthcoming holiday
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
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The last few days I've had meals that have contained more broccoli and salad than I should eat as I take Warfarin .
