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- How an individual decides to manage their INR level is between them and their doctor.Some manage INR by changing the dose of warfarin, which is one way and is used by many people; of course a doctor or nurse should be consulted. Another way is to...
- I know that a lot of people sleep in their recliner because of (name the problem)----- costcochondritis, unidentified chest pain (evidently not too uncommon with the members here) etc.
- http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/760920?sssdmh=dm1.771288&src=nldneAs fond as I am of studies----- this is one I think shouldn't be taken at face value----- but I sure wish it could!!!! LOL"Our findings that more frequent chocolate intake is...
- There's been some discussion about the use of fish oil and other supplements (probably aspirin was in the discussions also) for preventing clots as opposed to warfarin.Without denigrating the use of them or the people who use them I'd like to...
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_123153.html"The reason is a steep drop in mouse populations, a tick's preferred host"Great! Not.
- From a site that someone else posted a while back (sorry I can't remember who)Very general information about recoveryEveryone will find their recovery to be unique. Like many disorders and diseases pulmonary embolisms can be of differing severities....
- ALERT TO ALL MEMBERS--- don't read if you're prone to anxiety or worry.stoptheclot.org (a respected site here) has a page on Thrombotic Storm.http://www.stoptheclot.org/News/article181.htmThis is VERY RARE according to stoptheclot
- CDC AWARDS NATT FUNDINGTO IMPROVE BLOOD CLOT AWARENESSThrombosis Declared Priority by CDCNATT was awarded two major grants totaling $1.35 million from the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC)
- Q. Are there risks associated with genetic testing?A. Some people who know they're at risk of a serious disease, because the disease runs in the family, avoid having genetic testing. They're afraid their insurance companies or employers will drop...
- At times we request a procedure (like a repeat lung perfusion scan) but the doctor won't do it.IF the doctor would take the time to explain why he won't do it, it might clear up some confusion and perhaps also start a dialogue between patient and...
- If you feel a lump behind your knee(s) it's hard for us clotters not to think "clot"!!But before worrying TOO much, ask your doctor if it might be a popliteal cyst.http://www.genou.com/anglais/poplitealcyst/poplitealcyst.htmThey're very common.
- ****The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) released the Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines in its February issue of CHEST, the...
- LETTER TO PEOPLE WITHOUT CHRONIC PAIN: Having chronic pain means many things change, and a lot of them are invisible. Unlike having cancer or being hurt in an accident, most people do not understand even a little about chronic pain and its effects,...
- That's according to a response made by Dr. Jack Ansell (a medical and scientific adviser for The National Blood Clot Alliance)Below is his response to an article that promoted the newer anti-coag (I believe it was dabigatran ) as the first choice...
- It makes me feel warm and fuzzy since I know that the CEO of Bristol-Myers (maker of Coumadin among other meds) won't have to join the 99 % in the near future.http://tinyurl.com/85wguda"Andreottis total compensation rose to $14.9 million in 2011...