So, it's happened, I am now on warfarin First time I have been put on a drug and not happy to do so. I'm mainly reluctant because I'm a very "unroutined" person and vary my diet hugely depending on my work/mood/social/a phase of eating particular - maybe everyone does?
And I know they say that you need to stick in a routine to have warfarin...so I'm just not looking forward to it.
Now one thought has crossed my mind- VERY tounge in cheek!... Put very simply...they say that on warfarin if you have foods rich in vitamin K then your blood gets "thicker" and if you drink your blood gets "thinner"...so with that in mind...would a few sprigs of parsley swallowed alongside my glass(es) of wine balance everything out?! Asking for a friend.....
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I was on that but they have "upgraded" me! I'm going to ask why - when they first told me I just said "Oh, OK" because I was surprised. Now, I'm over that I will ask!
Of course, don't worry, I will look after myself - I have too I have my chart on the fridge and I am sure that I will get used to balancing certain foods in my diet, and cutting down the drink. I'm not a big drinker but I just like seeing my mates and having a few now and again, that's what I'll miss It's unusual that they put a 35 yr old on warfarin for life!
Nobody is happy to be put on a drug!! and if there were natural alternatives they would have people on it already, guess you need to decide whats best for you overall.
Yeh, I have thought about it and I am going to chat to my consultants again about it. I disagree about nobody being happy to be put on a drug, I don't mind when they don't "interfer" with my life and make me feel better...but warfarin is known for being a pain in the a*se!
My husband was prescribed a DOAC , direct oral anticoagulant, apixaban rather than warfarin. I was very relieved as warfarin and my husband are probably not compatible, because as you say it can be pain in the a*rse 🙄
Is there any particular reason why warfarin has been recommended rather than a DOAC by your Cardiologist?
I actually don't know Milkfairy...I just accpeted it for what it was at the time because it was a very complex appointment with lots of information going backwards and forwards. I have a follow up in a months time and I am going to ask about it then to see what they say. And, something to bare in mind is that warfarin and pregnancy do not mix - especially in early pregnancy so I would have to be extra vigilent.
I have! I am now being looked after by 4 different caridologists... I fall in to the "Weird and Wonderful" category and so everyone wants to have a go lol!
If your consultants are aware that you’re hoping to become pregnant (which I’m sure they are) then hopefully they’ll be able to support you with a kinder drug. I was put on heparin during my pregnancy with my 3rd child, once I knew about her (didn’t find out until 20 weeks of pregnancy)!! I also had to stop taking my beta blockers because you’re not meant to take them after week 12 as they can potentially cause certain defects.
The world of pregnancy with a heart condition is a bit of a rabbit hole at times!
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First time I have been put on a drug and not happy to do so. I'm mainly reluctant because I'm a very "unroutined" person and vary my diet hugely depending on my work/mood/social/a phase of eating particular - maybe everyone does?
I have my chart on the fridge and I am sure that I will get used to balancing certain foods in my diet, and cutting down the drink. I'm not a big drinker but I just like seeing my mates and having a few now and again, that's what I'll miss 
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