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coumadin/warfarin

My name is Joyce and I am 70 years old, I've been on Coumadin for over a year and my doctor has changed my dosage so many times, if your  INR is too high do you take some vil."K",and what happens if it too low.  my other problem is that my legs or rather the feet feel like lead, walking any distance is out of the question but my legs never felt like this, feels like my energy level is  from 0-100, I feel like 15%.  what can I DO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I've only been doing my own testing for about month and half and I wash my hands in hot water first, but what happens if you don't always hit the strip with a drop and you finger may touch it to get blood, is that a good reading, I have already just about used up my quoter of strip already, what do I do than.   I'm not good at this at all it doesn't hurt I just can drop the amount of blood for a good reading.  help me out
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A couple of thoughts . . . I check my INR weekly at home with a Phillips meter.  That might help you keep tighter control.  Also does your cardiologist have a coumadin clinic or someone to answer questions and help you keep track?  A lot of meds will affect your levels.  I agree with Jerry, I see no relationship between the coumadin and your "heavy legs."  If you are on other heart meds, such as beta blockers or anti-arrythmics, they are notorious for causing fatigue.  Good luck with this.  
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I believe the correct (workable) way to take Warfarin is to find the dose level that keeps your INR in the desired range (usually 2 to 3) when you eat "normally".. just don't change your diet in any way that strongly affects you consumption of Vitamin K.  Most foods do not contribute much "K", so keep it normal on those tht do, such a green leafy vegetables.

I see no relationship between Warfarin and you leg problem.. are you on other medications?  Have you had you circulation check in you legs?
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