Guest guest Posted January 12, 2002 Report Share Posted January 12, 2002 For the past two days I have added ginger root tea to my diet because I read that ginger is anti-inflammatory and has a beneficial effect on digestion problems. However, an unwelcome thought just popped into my head. I wonder if ginger has any effect on blood clotting or thinning properties? Does anyone know if ginger has any interaction with Coumadin in terms of enhancing or interfering with Coumadin's action in preventing clots? My stomach feels better, but I really don't want to have a stroke just to improve my intestinal problems. Any information will be appreciated. in sinus in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 , Being a coumadin user, myself, and a paranoid nut about Vitamin K, I can tell you that I have read that ginger will accelerate the effects of coumadin. In one article, it noted that ginger is as effective -- if not more -- than aspirin is on platelet clumping. That may have been overstated. Of course, your INRs will tell you how it affects you personally. If you happen to enjoy Japanese food, which I do, you will find that many of their foods (kelp, etc.) have a high amount of Vita K in them, which you can slow the affects of by eating the palate-cleansing ginger they provide on your plate of Sushi for example. Being a newbie and always asking questions of all you great fellow Afibbers, I am glad to be able to contribute my own experience and knowledge. Good luck... 91326@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 In a message dated 1/13/02 12:07:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, Starfi6314@... writes: > For the past two days I have added ginger root tea to my diet because I read > > that ginger is anti-inflammatory and has a beneficial effect on digestion > problems How do you make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 In a message dated 1/13/2002 7:48:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, john91326@... writes: > If you happen to enjoy Japanese food, which I do, you will find that many of > their foods (kelp, etc.) have a high amount of Vita K in them, which you can > > slow the affects of by eating the palate-cleansing ginger they provide on > your plate of Sushi for example. You may also find that the bowl of soup they give you first in Japanese restaurants might be loaded with MSG..... sip carefully...... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 << you first in Japanese restaurants might be loaded with MSG..... sip carefully..... >> howwwwwwwww true!! forgot all about that and that MSG is brutal on us Afib folk right? Does it jack up the heart rate primarily? I never noticed much except a dull headache after a lot of Chinese food. So much to learn! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 In a message dated 1/13/2002 9:15:03 AM Pacific Standard Time, john91326@... writes: > << you first in Japanese restaurants might be loaded with MSG..... > sip carefully..... >> > > howwwwwwwww true!! forgot all about that and that MSG is brutal on us Afib > folk right? Does it jack up the heart rate primarily? For me it does. My friend mentioned it as I was sipping it and about 20 minutes later I noticed my HB was going a bit faster and it stayed there for another half hour or more and I am on Diltiazem to keep my heart rate down.... A bit frustrating because we just have to wait till it gets out of the system or at least wears off some. The rest of the meal was great though..... Best wishes, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 > For the past two days I have added ginger root tea to my diet > in sinus in Seattle : The last time I had bronchitis I was enjoying fresh ginger tea until it was noted that my INR shot up very high. So sorry to be the bearer of bad news for us coumadin users. Lee in NSR in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 In a message dated 1/13/2002 7:48:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, john91326@... writes: << Being a coumadin user, myself, and a paranoid nut about Vitamin K, I can tell you that I have read that ginger will accelerate the effects of coumadin. In one article, it noted that ginger is as effective -- if not more -- than aspirin is on platelet clumping. >> Well! Thanks to all for the information! I'm certainly glad I asked before I wound up with an !NR of ten or higher! I guess I'll forget the ginger for a while, at least until I can check with doctor. Maybe I could try it again just before my monthly Protime test. I guess I just need to keep firmly in mind that I shouldn't change my habits in any way while I'm taking Coumadin (the rest of my life!) unless I check on the change first. You wonderful people are certainly a valuable source of information. in sinus in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 In a message dated 1/13/2002 8:51:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, victortt@... writes: << How do you make it? >> Victor, I was boiling ginger root, refrigerating the results, and heating in the microwave. Notice I said " was! " Thanks to Lee, Fran, , and other knowledgeable people, my possibly ill-fated experiment was short-lived! in sinus in Seattle (I just love to type this, but am not so enthusiastic about typing " in afib in Seattle. " ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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