Just a thought... Parsley to cancel out alcohol when on warfarin?! :D

[MarmiteB]

Hey guys!

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.....

[Captain_Birdseye]

Who are 'they'?

They've some imagination anyway... I wish things were as easy to navigate as this!

[ParrotLover22 in reply to Captain_Birdseye]

Yeah, me too!!

[Cee-Cee1]

Tongue also firmly lodged in cheek - I think you'd have to munch on a turnip and some spinach as well! 😂😂

[MarmiteB in reply to Cee-Cee1]

Perhaps some mustard greens and butter lettuce too?!

[Cee-Cee1 in reply to MarmiteB]

😂😆😀

[Clerkenweller]

why not ask to be put on another thinner? Clopidogrel perhaps. By the way nice try on the the parsley if only life were that simple.

[MarmiteB in reply to Clerkenweller]

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!

[Hidden]

Answer in 3 -No you can't!

[MarmiteB in reply to Hidden]

Boooo!

[Grayjay]

Good Old Wives tale 😅. The simple answer is that alcohol and poor diet will prevent the Warfarin from working. It's really up to you. Good luck.

[MarmiteB in reply to Grayjay]

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!

[Grayjay in reply to MarmiteB]

A few drinks now and again is ok.

[Hidden in reply to MarmiteB]

There are REALLY good low/no alcohol gins, beers, lagers etc on the market now and many places sell them-it is NOT unmanly to drink those!

[MarmiteB in reply to Hidden]

Just as well...being a 35 year old female LOL To be fair I LOVE a virgin mary so that's a good substitute for me.

[Hidden in reply to MarmiteB]

OOOPS! Sorry! Nicknames don't often identify who someone is!

[MarmiteB in reply to Hidden]

hehe! No worries

[wischo]

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.

[MarmiteB in reply to wischo]

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!

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to MarmiteB]

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?

[MarmiteB in reply to Milkfairy]

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.

[ParrotLover22 in reply to MarmiteB]

If you read the Book, it's in there Re. Pregnancy!!

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to MarmiteB]

They usually switch you to heparin injections for the first few months of your pregnancy.

I hope you have managed to get to see a specialist for pre pregnancy counselling.

britishcardiovascularsociet...

[MarmiteB in reply to Milkfairy]

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!

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to MarmiteB]

Great to know you are under the ' special patient ' radar.

[ParrotLover22]

Well sorry, I think you've got that ALL wrong! Warfarin is a 'High Risk' Drug (I'm on it for Life) and it cannot be taken lightly.

[Hidden]

I suppose then, being preggers means you CAN imbibe alcohol free drinks! Sometimes being 'weird and wonderful' has it's benefits too!! Good luck!

[MummaSoap]

Hi MarmiteB

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!

Sending best wishes

Soap

[Carercmb]

I think it’s difficult to adjust and accept at first but 10/20 years down the line it’s health first and lifestyle second.

Hoping to become pregnant will get you in the right booze free lifestyle after the event and you will then enjoy an occasional drink.

Good luck in the adjustments and accepting changes and medication.