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I'm a 42 year old woman, been on Coumadin on and off for almost 8...

Posted at 11: 2 PM on Dec 13, 2007 by chrissi, #25646
I'm a 42 year old woman, been on Coumadin on and off for almost 8 yrs due to 2 DVT's after childbirth in February, 2000. The scar tissue has completely blocked the main vain in my left leg and am on Coumadin to prevent new clots from forming. Symptoms from the beginning have been: memory problems, concentration problems, fatigue, low libido, every muscle in my body hurts to the touch, my skin looks like I have smoker's skin (I don't smoke), anxiety, rash around my ankles, I have almost no patience on most days and continual hair loss. They changed my dosage 5 months ago to 10mg one day & 7.5mg the next 2 days. Since, then symptoms have gotten almost unbearable at times. My current Dr. claims the Coumadin isn't causing any of it and won't listen. 5 yrs. ago, during my second pregnancy, I was on heparin shots twice a day instead of theoumadin and I felt incredible. Why is it that when there are so many people that have problems with this medicine, nobody will listen and come up with a solution C?
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jan 04, 2008 by lori401, #3828

Hi C

sounds like you need to change Doctors. There are other blood thiners medications you can take. Good luck with your medical situation.
I just started on coumadine. I hope I have better luck. Lori

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Reply about 1 year ago on Aug 09, 2008 by mark1, #10912

Hi Chrissie, I can relate to all your symptoms and I'm a similiar age and on warfarin for almost a year now, the scar tissue left by a big clot has restricted the function of my lower vena cava. I wonder why surgeons can't replace this tissue and help blood flow normally again? Lets hope for some better solutions, good luck
Mark

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