Well it hasn't gotten any better. She'll be back! Just got to get over the hump. Today she got the news that her INR level was too low so she has to increase her blood thinners. She needs something good to happen soon.
They have to check your INR to make sure it stays in the range it needs to be based on what you are going through. My range is 2.0-3.0. Sometimes blood thickens or thins based on the unknown is what I have experienced. Also over the counter meds can alter the blood. Tylenol, Pepcid, etc. and Stress all alter my blood. I try to stay away from all of these just before blood draws and be as calm as I can be. I know how frustrating this is but this is super important. I hope they have told Katy all about diet and blood thinners. Greens in the Vitamin K group, including green and black tea and most green vegetables will thicken the blood. I stayed away from Vitamin K rich foods and they got mad at me and said I need them on a steady diet. My INR has been a mess for months and some days I want to scream. I will tell Katy at a later date what I did about it and what happened. It gets so confusing and frustrating sometimes and we are all different. Hang in there, Katy. You can do this. I know you can. Let the Drs do their job and do what they tell you to do so you stay healthy. Gentle hugs across the miles.
it is all a set of challenges and obstacles currently, however these have to get better; time is going slowly for you but each day is always a step nearer. Hugs to you both
So sorry that Katy is not getting the news she wants to hear but I am sure that her resilience and determination will see her over this obstacle. Love to your family you are in my prayers x
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I read your reply and this is exactly what she is going through. There is so much misinformation out there. One spot says it's good and the other says its bad. For instance, she likes Fresca soda. One spot says it's ok the other says grapefruit is a no no. There goes another little to us but big to Katy.
I read your reply and this is exactly what she is going through. There is so much misinformation out there. One spot says it's good and the other says its bad. For instance, she likes Fresca soda. One spot says it's ok the other says grapefruit is a no no. There goes another little to us but big to Katy.
I think that is the same range for her.