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What can I expect with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)?
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Hello, I see a Rheumatologist Nurse Practioner for my Lupus and APS. I was diagnosed by a Rheumatologist, MD, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester.
On Coumadin. I have been having difficulty staying within my goal range of 2-3 with my finger stick results. I am either way low, that requires shots to raise my blood Coumadin level, or, way high, eg. 1.6 to a 4.4, 1.6, 4.0, and 3.6 respectively.
Has anyone else have had similar experiences lately? My next INR is this Tuesday , June 6th. I just hope I am not lower than 2.0. If I am, I have to take the shots. The needles are long and thick. And, are inserted into my abdomen. I require approximately 3-5 shots per week.(One daily) .Has anyone else been having trouble keeping within their goal range? T.Y. in advance. Pat
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For the passed few weeks my INR is low and then the following week it’s high .Have been in the range 1.6 to 3.4 I do understand how frustrating it is My hematologist just up my warfarin a few mg up .Have been on Heprin injections but now I’m only increasing the warfarin.I worried every Monday morning why. I have to test .I believe we’re either going over our points of 10 or the meter is not functioning correctly.Well ,just monitor your intake of your mcg foods in Vitamins K.Good luck Tuesday .