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Blood thinners and home testing

Alexandra100

Alexandra100

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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
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Tablets (oral)
Long ago I developed atrial paroxysmal fibrillation, but for years have been symptom free while taking regular small doses of Flecainide. Now for about 24 hours I have been in A Fib and I can see no sign of its abating. It is usually strongly recommended that patients with AF take a blood thinner, either Warfarin or one of the NOACs. I know I won't get any treatment unless I agree to this. I am wondering if anyone here is managing to test their bg regularly while taking a blood thinner. My record sheets are already marked here and there with little smears of blood! I am currently testing about 8 times a day, so too much difficulty stemming the flow of blood would be a problem.
 
My diabetic mum is on a blood thinner ( Clopidogril ) following several strokes - I test her sugars when Im up there to get an impression of where things are at with her BS and have never had any issues with excessive bleeding although its certainly not 8 tests a day
 
Boo1979 said:
My diabetic mum is on a blood thinner ( Clopidogril ) following several strokes - I test her sugars when Im up there to get an impression of where things are at with her BS and have never had any issues with excessive bleeding although its certainly not 8 tests a day
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Thanks very much. As I sit here in front of the computer my HR seems to be dipping a little lower. The soothing effect of the Forum?
 
My mums been on warfarin and tests her blood regularly with absolutely no problems.
Please don't worry about the testing it is really no big deal and the blood thinner could save your life. So please get yourself to the gp tomorrow, also if cardio version is a possibility the sooner it is done the more likely it is to work.
 
Alexandra100 said:
Long ago I developed atrial paroxysmal fibrillation, but for years have been symptom free while taking regular small doses of Flecainide. Now for about 24 hours I have been in A Fib and I can see no sign of its abating. It is usually strongly recommended that patients with AF take a blood thinner, either Warfarin or one of the NOACs. I know I won't get any treatment unless I agree to this. I am wondering if anyone here is managing to test their bg regularly while taking a blood thinner. My record sheets are already marked here and there with little smears of blood! I am currently testing about 8 times a day, so too much difficulty stemming the flow of blood would be a problem.
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Hi @Alexandra100,

I was on blood thinners for about 2 years and didn't have a problem with testing.
 
Clopidogrel is not a blood thinner but is stops your platelets clumping together preventing clots. When I was on it I was given no warnings about bleeding and had no problems.
 
I take Xarelto 20mg (plus a shed load of other heart tablets) for AFib.

I do not have problems with testing my bgl's without a bloody mess, I do not use paper logbooks but enter it into my mobile phone app.
 
Tipetoo said:
I take Xarelto 20mg (plus a shed load of other heart tablets) for AFib.

I do not have problems with testing my bgl's without a bloody mess, I do not use paper logbooks but enter it into my mobile phone app.
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Crumbs, I hope Australia doesn't make you pay for all those pills (not to mention the lorry to carry them about in).
 
Jo123 said:
Clopidogrel is not a blood thinner but is stops your platelets clumping together preventing clots. When I was on it I was given no warnings about bleeding and had no problems.
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Thanks very much. AF causes a problem with fibrin, not platelets, so the remedies are different, but I daresay the risk of bleeding is the same.
 
Alexandra100 said:
I hope Australia doesn't make you pay for all those pills (not to mention the lorry to carry them about in).
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Each script costs $6.50 each on the PBS with a concession card, when you hit the safety net you get them for free till the end of the calendar year.

I suppose a lorry is the same as a truck, but I do have a insulated bag I keep them all in.
 
Tipetoo said:
Each script costs $6.50 each on the PBS with a concession card, when you hit the safety net you get them for free till the end of the calendar year.

I suppose a lorry is the same as a truck, but I do have a insulated bag I keep them all in.
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Sorry about that, sounds very expensive. Yes, a lorry is a truck. Do you think strine is more kin to american than english?
 
Alexandra100 said:
Thanks very much. AF causes a problem with fibrin, not platelets, so the remedies are different, but I daresay the risk of bleeding is the same.
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No the risk is not there with clopidogrel of bleeding, I have discussed it with my cardiologist recently as I know the precautions my mum takes with her warfarin, I was pointing this out to reassure Boo that she needn't worry about her mum bleeding.
 
@Alexandra100

I'm on Xarelto 20mg due to unprovoked bilateral PE. Blood testing is usually without problem. However, I do get the occasional gusher if I squeeze a little! I tend to bruise easily too.
 
Tipetoo said:
Each script costs $6.50 each on the PBS with a concession card, when you hit the safety net you get them for free till the end of the calendar year.
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That should have been $6.20 per script.

Alexandra100 said:
Yes, a lorry is a truck. Do you think strine is more kin to american than english?
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They have been called a truck ever since I have lived in Australia (50 years) Strine is Strine, Americanisms are no match for it. :D
 
Ambersilva said:
@Alexandra100

I'm on Xarelto 20mg due to unprovoked bilateral PE. Blood testing is usually without problem. However, I do get the occasional gusher if I squeeze a little! I tend to bruise easily too.
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Goodness, bilateral PE sounds serious! I find that when health problems pile up on top of each other I start to feel hard done to.
 
Tipetoo said:
That should have been $6.20 per script.



They have been called a truck ever since I have lived in Australia (50 years) Strine is Strine, Americanisms are no match for it. :D
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I must research Strine, then. My only acquaintance is through Dame Edna Everedge. We have trucks AND lorries, but we say "Keep on trucking" and not, "Keep on lorrying".
 
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