I'm new to Warfarin and AF, I am just in the initial assessment stage.

[No_choice]

I called in to see the Doctor this morning to arrange my Warfarin prescriptions. It seems from initial investigation that self monitoring is not supported by my local CCG (Leeds West) so I asked the Doctor what were his views on the issue, and if he had any suggestions. His response was to ask "what is self monitoring?" followed by "how can it be done?" and "I have never been asked about this before". If anyone in the in the Leeds West area has managed to get support for INR self testing, I would be very interest in hearing how it was achieved.

[jokelly]

Start asking for dabigatran - this anti coagulation medication needs no blood testing or monitoring. He will resist as it is expensive but have a look at the NICE criteria and see if you are eligible..... I am on anti coagulants for life and can face this so much more easily now.

[catsblood]

I found g p in n yorks malton who knew about it and got me started 4 years ago, thet also prescribed. but now in Merseyside totl ignorance at g p level. cradiologists locally totally supportive,have had a big struggle, still ongoing. its worthit though but keep attending warfarin clincs regularly, and take readings yourself if you have adverse symptoms bleeding gums bruises, blood where it should not be and go straight to surgery, could save your health or life