Background: (78years) academic Art Historian and later began to paint in oil. Watercolour and pen and ink.
In late 2014, I had a stroke and the impact was problematic in terms of improving my health regime to go forward. My individual experience was that my body rejected all anticoagulant drugs (terrible experience) and therefore, I then chose Warfarin (for one year). One of the problems faced is that my then doctor discovered is that my vitamin b12 level was very low, and health wise, I was given a course of vitamin b12 injections. In consideration of the low level vitamin B12, impact, on the body, it resolved my health problems with no sleep and overcoming health issues - however, for 7 years, I resorted to alternative medicines effectively. In 2021, I had to move home and during 22 February 2022, I had my second stroke - which again, I am allergic to anticoagulants, and in the end, returned to Warfarin.
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Warfarin is also an anticoagulant .Not sure what you want to ask at this point. Plenty of people here who have a wealth of knowledge from their own exerience but no medical advice can be given. Welcome to the group.
Did you stop Warfarin after your first stroke?If so it is not surprising you had another stroke. Alternative meds. would not have given you any protection.
I am 78 years. The experience of the stroke that occurred in late 2014, did mean that I was allergic to most anticoagulants, (4 bad anticoagulants side affects experiences - one anticoagulants put me out completely), and therefore, to deal with the stroke, I then chose Warfarin for one year only after being diagnosed as with Atrial Fibrillation
Health wise, I was born with Dextrocardia (a condition in which the heart is pointed toward the right side of the chest.).
However, I had the first stroke, before then, my then, Locum doctor did point out to my doctor that I had very low vitamin b12 levels and needed treatment. Indeed, after the stroke, it was found that the impact of my stroke did show that the low vitamin b12 level affected my health dramatically, and therefore, my doctor then suggested treatment of a course of vitamin B injection dose for a year. After 6 years, I had no problems with my heart - why? Because i chose alternative medicines.
Hi. I too have had dreadful reactions to anticoagulants, waiting for cardiologist appt to review need for further as CHADS score is only 1 with PAF. sorry to hear you’ve suffered strokes, there’s a wealth of knowledge and experience and very good listeners on this forum. Welcome. ❤️
There is a surgical procedure where the part of the heart where the part of the heart where the clots form is closed, thus preventing further strokes from that area. It is only available to people who can’t cope with any anticoagulants (unless you have it done privately). Perhaps worth investigating, as already mentioned alternative medication is not proven to be effective - as you have found. Can’t remember name of procedure but someone else will!
Oh how I wish I knew more about art history. My son has been teaching it to an A-level student for a couple of years, even though he is an English teacher. He's enjoyed every moment. What a lovely subject, and to be able to paint, too.
It's terrible luck to have suffered the strokes. I hope you are recovering well and can continue to paint. I would think you do need some form of anticoagulant to keep the blood from being too sticky. What side effects do you suffer?
Thank you so much, I did appreciate your interest and hearing that your son now teach's Art History. My academic background refers to the subject in the History of Drawings and Printmaking, ( looks at the 11th century up until the late 20th century) combining art history with a combination of scientific knowledge, and then, a MA (master of arts) plus. After which, I moved forward to oil painting, water colours and drawing plus. (Annual exhibition in West London) .
Art is such an important part of life. I enjoy especially learning about the transition from religious to secular art that occurred, what, in the fourteenth century onwards - in literature, too. .
I couldn’t find that on the NGA website, but there was plenty to feast the eyes upon.
One of the most interesting aspects of the move towards secular art and literature was that it should have started in the country that was the seat of the Church. Once the printing presses started, there was no stopping it.
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Out of AF, but have had a stroke / TIA
Anticoagulants- the risk of stroke v risk of bleeding caused by falls.
Recently diagnosed but not on warfarin yet. Is this right?
Are you on aspirin or warfarin and live in the UK?
