Warfarin Sodium and health

My Mother was put on warfarin after her stroke and has completely deteriorated. Her mood was quite good and her energy was ok but now she looks really ill. Very lethargic, very depressed and talks of death all the time. We keep telling the Doctor at the hospital that this change occurred with the introduction of warfarin. He says it is not the warfarin. She also itches her head all the time. It is so distressing to see her in this state when she was doing so well before. I wonder if a high dose of soluble asprin would be a solution - even if not as good as warfarin, she may get herself back.

I have been on Warfarin since the end of Aug. 2007 when I had my mitral valve replaced with a mechanical valve. I will be on it for the rest of my life. My doctor.'s all assured me there were no side effects other than the bleeding risks. I now know this is not true. The side effects I am dealing with make me sometimes wish I had chosen a tissue (pig) valve, even though I would be guaranteed another heart surgery within ten years. I am 39 years old and a mother of two young kids. Since being on Warfarin I have experienced various body aches that come on suddenly but don't stay long; extreme hot and cold; itchy hands and feet; dry hair and hair loss; seeing "spots" usually followed by a headache; very thirsty; ongoing bowel troubles, possibly developed colitis; but the worst side effect for me is the fatigue and depression. I feel like I traded in my old self for my mechanical valve. Like I said, I'd have to have a tissue valve replaced eventually, and as bad as heart surgery is, I'd rather have 10 happy years w/out Warfarin than this struggle I deal with almost everyday. My brother is a surgeon and even he buys into the "no side effects" b.s. I work out as much as I can, which used to make me feel great, now I feel like it helps me get by but not the positive effect it used to have on me mentally.