Warfarin Question

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I have been on warfarin for 3 weeks now. My last blood test was on

Tuesday this past week and my INR was 2.6. I'm on 4mg a day.

I am finding little red dots on my arms both upper and lower. I got a

misquito bite and scratched it and a lot of those red dots appeared.

I don't know of anything I've done to my upper arms but the dots are

there, some as small as pin points and some as large as pin heads.

I also have a brownish red rash on the tops of my feet.

I'm sure the dots have to do with warfarin. Should I be concerned? I

also take Inderal, hyzaar, thyroid and dignoxin.

MK in Louisiana

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MK, Your level is in the proper range but, the best thing you could do is to

give your doc a call to check it out. Please let me know what your doc has to

say or do. Thanks.

heartofgold7777 mkseeker@...> wrote: I have been on warfarin for 3 weeks

now. My last blood test was on

Tuesday this past week and my INR was 2.6. I'm on 4mg a day.

I am finding little red dots on my arms both upper and lower. I got a

misquito bite and scratched it and a lot of those red dots appeared.

I don't know of anything I've done to my upper arms but the dots are

there, some as small as pin points and some as large as pin heads.

I also have a brownish red rash on the tops of my feet.

I'm sure the dots have to do with warfarin. Should I be concerned? I

also take Inderal, hyzaar, thyroid and dignoxin.

MK in Louisiana

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I'm wondering if your " red dots " might be peticheae. These are tiny little

capillary bleeds which often occur when platelets are low. Or perhaps they are

some sort of allergic reaction. I believe someone else on this list had a

serious allergic reaction to warfarin. In any case, maybe it would be a good

idea to let your doctor take a look-he/she can probably tell what's going on.

Brenta

Warfarin Question

I have been on warfarin for 3 weeks now. My last blood test was on

Tuesday this past week and my INR was 2.6. I'm on 4mg a day.

I am finding little red dots on my arms both upper and lower. I got a

misquito bite and scratched it and a lot of those red dots appeared.

I don't know of anything I've done to my upper arms but the dots are

there, some as small as pin points and some as large as pin heads.

I also have a brownish red rash on the tops of my feet.

I'm sure the dots have to do with warfarin. Should I be concerned? I

also take Inderal, hyzaar, thyroid and dignoxin.

MK in Louisiana

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Yes, this may be a reaction to the coumadin....call your provider and discuss it

with him/her.

brenta davis bdavis66@...> wrote:

I'm wondering if your " red dots " might be peticheae. These are tiny little

capillary bleeds which often occur when platelets are low. Or perhaps they are

some sort of allergic reaction. I believe someone else on this list had a

serious allergic reaction to warfarin. In any case, maybe it would be a good

idea to let your doctor take a look-he/she can probably tell what's going on.

Brenta

Warfarin Question

I have been on warfarin for 3 weeks now. My last blood test was on

Tuesday this past week and my INR was 2.6. I'm on 4mg a day.

I am finding little red dots on my arms both upper and lower. I got a

misquito bite and scratched it and a lot of those red dots appeared.

I don't know of anything I've done to my upper arms but the dots are

there, some as small as pin points and some as large as pin heads.

I also have a brownish red rash on the tops of my feet.

I'm sure the dots have to do with warfarin. Should I be concerned? I

also take Inderal, hyzaar, thyroid and dignoxin.

MK in Louisiana

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I forgot to include...the scratching probably ruptured the tiny capillaries that

are superficial. This is just by the virtue of being on coumadin and abrading

your skin. (these capillaries rupture easily and the bleeding is accentuated due

to the coumadin)

Are you also on Asprin? What dose?

The brownish discoloration on the tops of your feet could be due to tiny leaks

of blood into the skin as above...then the iron in the blood oxidizes leaving

behind a discoloration which may be permanent.

Van Deusen ceasargracie@...> wrote:

MK, Your level is in the proper range but, the best thing you could do is to

give your doc a call to check it out. Please let me know what your doc has to

say or do. Thanks.

heartofgold7777 mkseeker@...> wrote: I have been on warfarin for 3 weeks

now. My last blood test was on

Tuesday this past week and my INR was 2.6. I'm on 4mg a day.

I am finding little red dots on my arms both upper and lower. I got a

misquito bite and scratched it and a lot of those red dots appeared.

I don't know of anything I've done to my upper arms but the dots are

there, some as small as pin points and some as large as pin heads.

I also have a brownish red rash on the tops of my feet.

I'm sure the dots have to do with warfarin. Should I be concerned? I

also take Inderal, hyzaar, thyroid and dignoxin.

MK in Louisiana

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I have had petechiae. It is caused by blood being a little too thin. (I think

mine is from vitamin C.)

Here's a

picture--http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/dengue/slideset/spanish/set1/images/pet\

echiae2-small.jpg

The petechiae in the picture look like they are part of a foot injury.

My petechiae are smaller, almost like pin pricks (without holes for the pin).

They never cause me a problem, except they look a little odd.

I have read the ideal INR is between 2.0 and 2.5. " Higher INR levels are

associated with significant increases in hemorrhage and associated

complications. INR values of 2.0 to 2.5 are sufficient for long-term

anticoagulant therapy. "

http://www.pubmedcentral.net/articlerender.fcgi?artid=384377

My husband had petechiae from warfarin, and I discussed it with my husband's

doctor's nurse and that nurse said 2.0 to 2.5 is ideal but they don't require it

of their patients because 2.0 to 3.0 is easier to meet.

However, if it turns out to be petechiae and from the warfarin, I suggest

discussing with your doctor cutting down by diet your INR to 2.0 to 2.5. For

elderly, the INR might be less, for valve replacements, or whatever, the INR

might be more, etc. So it is a should discuss with your doctor thing.

Jo Anne

Warfarin Question

I have been on warfarin for 3 weeks now. My last blood test was on

Tuesday this past week and my INR was 2.6. I'm on 4mg a day.

I am finding little red dots on my arms both upper and lower. I got a

misquito bite and scratched it and a lot of those red dots appeared.

I don't know of anything I've done to my upper arms but the dots are

there, some as small as pin points and some as large as pin heads.

I also have a brownish red rash on the tops of my feet.

I'm sure the dots have to do with warfarin. Should I be concerned? I

also take Inderal, hyzaar, thyroid and dignoxin.

MK in Louisiana

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All the dots look like where I scratched the insect bite area. Some

are just farther apart. Before going on warfarin I was taking a baby

asprin in the morning and one at night. I was also taking Plavix, 75

mg. I am now taking just a baby asprin at night.

My digoxin was just upped last Thurs. when I saw my Dr. to .25 a day.

I was in afib at the time and converted a few hours later and have

been in NSR ever since, and have been feeling really great.

My Dr. is out of town on a Drs without borders trip to central

Americia. He goes a few times a year. I have had terrible luck with

on Drs in the past and don't call them unless I have a dyer

emergency. They usually always say go to the ER anyway. My skin has

alsways been delicate and this (rash) has appeared before when I

scratched too much.

I had this (rash) on my feet before when I was taking Cardizem (which

I had a strong adverse reaction to. It made things worse rather than

better), but it went away after I stopped taking it. I guess it's

just something I'm going to have to live with. I hate it because it

makes my feet look dirty and here in SW Louisiana it's too hot to wear

anything but sandles for a good part of the year.

Thank you for your response. Also thanks to Brenta and as well.

MK in Louisiana

> I forgot to include...the scratching probably ruptured the tiny

capillaries that are superficial. This is just by the virtue of being

on coumadin and abrading your skin. (these capillaries rupture easily

and the bleeding is accentuated due to the coumadin)

> Are you also on Asprin? What dose?

>

> The brownish discoloration on the tops of your feet could be due

to tiny leaks of blood into the skin as above...then the iron in the

blood oxidizes leaving behind a discoloration which may be permanent.

[Guest guest]

I have come to the conclusion that petechiae is exactly what I have.

My INR as of last Tuesday was 2.6 and I have changed my dose of

warfarin.

I have an appointment on June 1 and since my Dr. is out of town I

think I will just a little more " green " food until I see him. If if

starts getting worse I'll call the office. I have a feeling it may be

the combination of the warfarin and the Plavix that might be left in

my system so hopefully it will dissappear soon.

Thanks for the infro and the first hand experience infro.

MK in Louisiana

> I have had petechiae. It is caused by blood being a little too

thin. (I think mine is from vitamin C.)

> My petechiae are smaller, almost like pin pricks (without holes for

the pin). They never cause me a problem, except they look a little

odd.

>

> I have read the ideal INR is between 2.0 and 2.5.

>

> My husband had petechiae from warfarin, and I discussed it with my

husband's doctor's nurse and that nurse said 2.0 to 2.5 is ideal but

they don't require it of their patients because 2.0 to 3.0 is easier

to meet.

>

> However, if it turns out to be petechiae and from the warfarin, I

suggest discussing with your doctor cutting down by diet your INR to

2.0 to 2.5.

[Guest guest]

MK, I think you are very wise to check with your doctor's office, especially if

things get worse. If it is your platelets, eating more " green " food " may not

help much since warfarin doesn't affect platelets. I hope things get better for

you. Good luck!

Brenta

Re: Warfarin Question

I have come to the conclusion that petechiae is exactly what I have.

My INR as of last Tuesday was 2.6 and I have changed my dose of

warfarin.

I have an appointment on June 1 and since my Dr. is out of town I

think I will just a little more " green " food until I see him. If if

starts getting worse I'll call the office. I have a feeling it may be

the combination of the warfarin and the Plavix that might be left in

my system so hopefully it will dissappear soon.

Thanks for the infro and the first hand experience infro.

MK in Louisiana

> I have had petechiae. It is caused by blood being a little too

thin. (I think mine is from vitamin C.)

> My petechiae are smaller, almost like pin pricks (without holes for

the pin). They never cause me a problem, except they look a little

odd.

>

> I have read the ideal INR is between 2.0 and 2.5.

>

> My husband had petechiae from warfarin, and I discussed it with my

husband's doctor's nurse and that nurse said 2.0 to 2.5 is ideal but

they don't require it of their patients because 2.0 to 3.0 is easier

to meet.

>

> However, if it turns out to be petechiae and from the warfarin, I

suggest discussing with your doctor cutting down by diet your INR to

2.0 to 2.5.

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