I take Coumadin for APS.
I had my monthly INR test today and rec'd an urgent call from GP office to call him back immed or page him...
I called and my INR was 6.8 (This is GI or brain bleeding territory) normal for me is (2-3) so a pretty substantial and dangerous elevation. My dose of coumadin hasn't changed in 3 or more months and INR stable at 2-3.
The only thing different is I started taking Plaquenil... GP says "Yup, that will do it".. I'm concerned because I specifically asked the Rheumy if Plaq will affect my INR... she smirked and did a little eye roll and said ah no, not at all, just go for your bloodwork as usual, don't worry about it... I'm a little po'd to say the least.. My GP wants me to have another INR tomorrow and if its not at least 5.0 I need to have Vit K infusion... I don't have time for this....... These doctors are driving me crazy...:screamin: My GP is the only sane one, but will admit he cannot treat autoimmune, because he doesn't know enough about it and its very difficult to keep up with...
Thanks for letting me vent... :screamin:
I'm praying for a 5 !! I have no veins for infusions...
I had my monthly INR test today and rec'd an urgent call from GP office to call him back immed or page him...
I called and my INR was 6.8 (This is GI or brain bleeding territory) normal for me is (2-3) so a pretty substantial and dangerous elevation. My dose of coumadin hasn't changed in 3 or more months and INR stable at 2-3.
The only thing different is I started taking Plaquenil... GP says "Yup, that will do it".. I'm concerned because I specifically asked the Rheumy if Plaq will affect my INR... she smirked and did a little eye roll and said ah no, not at all, just go for your bloodwork as usual, don't worry about it... I'm a little po'd to say the least.. My GP wants me to have another INR tomorrow and if its not at least 5.0 I need to have Vit K infusion... I don't have time for this....... These doctors are driving me crazy...:screamin: My GP is the only sane one, but will admit he cannot treat autoimmune, because he doesn't know enough about it and its very difficult to keep up with...
Thanks for letting me vent... :screamin:
I'm praying for a 5 !! I have no veins for infusions...