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Posted 7/18/2012 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
I went to the cumadin (sp) clinic which showed my blood thinner level was back down to 1.5 from 1.7 and they want it to be at least 2.5. When they asked me if I had been feeling ok and other questions they always ask, i told them that on Sunday I had had a headache all day and that i had a slight one at that time. Top of head and on the left back side.

They said due to my previous stroke they did not like the sound of it. I told them since the headache was there when i woke up i figured it was my sinuses. She told me to go straight to my pcp as soon as i left the clinic.

I went (no appts needed there) and he sd was not a sinus infection and they did blood work. said if the headache got worse than it was at the point or i started throwing up when i hade a headache to go immediately to the er.

sd could possibly be another stroke.

I am so scared and worried and i know everytime i have a head ache now, i will panic. Hubby seems to be taking it seriously also.

How can I get over the panic and stress? any suggestions?

 

Posted 7/18/2012 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
Whoo, I can see why you're stressed. How can you not be when they say that....

Aside from deep breathing and imagery, (and leaning on your hubby for support, I'm glad you have him) I don't have any new ideas....but probably someone will.

Debbie
Posted 7/18/2012 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
Do you have a Neurologist who oversees your treatment since the stroke? I was confused on why they would send you to a Primary Care Dr....

Obviously if they were completed alarmed they would have sent you to the ER and admitted you...so this should give you some comfort...

I also assume that you are watching your diet extremely closely as eating too much leafy greens can cause the decrease in the INR level....

And I'm also assuming that you have not missed any doses of your Coumadin....

And last assumption...but your husband, you, and anyone around you I'm sure knows the signs of a possible stroke the FAST acronym...so that you could get immediate help if needed...

I know it's difficult...but it's truly best for your help to not stress or worry too much about something that is out of your hands after doing all that you can....

This is where my personal faith comes in...I let Go, let God. I do 100% of what I can in any situation....and then let go of the rest as worry solves absolutely nothing.

We are here for you:)
Posted 7/19/2012 7:37 AM (GMT 0)
The neurologist had told me I was doing good, and he said it probly would not happen again and I have another appt with him on Oct 4th

The clinic was concerned that the headache i had the other day had lasted most of the day. The headache i had that day was mild so I guess they thought the pcp would be ok. I also think that since the person at the clinic is not a dr but a pharmacist they did not want to advise the er in case it was nothing. Luckily my dr was just down the road. We had just talked about finances being bad and that i did not have to have appt for my dr. That is also who referred me to the clinic.

Since I hate most greens, I have no trouble staying away from them. I have a list that shows which foods are high, medium and low in regards to vitamin K that I keep looking at. I have not missed any doses.

I recently sent dh an email with the stroke signs including the one you have the possible victim stick out their tongue.

Thanks.

I am trying not to worry or stress, but i am a world class worrier.

 

Posted 7/19/2012 10:47 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for giving more detail...It sounds like you have everything in order...so I know it's hard...but again..worry is only going to cause more headaches (literally)...

That is why as I mentioned...it's about setting everything up so that you feel comfortable about your treatment...and a plan "if" the worst was to happen. And then let things go and live your life joyfully.

Stealing all that joy from each day worried about what "could" be is no way to live.

So..making sure you exercise each day which helps stress levels....Like a nice walk in the evenings with your hubby.

Or doing yoga/meditation...this can help relax you as well.

Or simple things like watching favorite tv shows/movies....spending time with friends...laughing..talking.

Just throwing out some suggestions. I look at the boards as the perfect place to come and vent and speak our fears...but then when we leave the computer....we leave them behind for us to pray about for you:)
Posted 7/19/2012 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
Callcenterdiva- I am on Coumadin for a clotting disorder. I have had a stroke also. I am a retired nurse also. As you will see it's not uncommon for your Coumadin levels to go up and down. Yes, they are striving to keep it at their level the Dr. reguested, but you will see sometimes it's hard to achieve. If your clinic thought it was a big problem they would of change your amt. Miy level was going all over the place for awhile. The sun can have effects on the level too. My Dr's finally made a change in my Coumadin. Hopefully we are on a role now. Lol

Snow bunny has excellent words of wisdom. You can't stay and focus on the what ifs. Lol I know how you feel, it's normal to feel that anxiety for a long time. I would be lying if I told you I dont worry At times. It will get less and less as your health improves. You are probably like me, your life resolves around Dr. Appointments. I found out to try to do something that has nothing to do with medical issues. Go to a movie, walk , or visit with some friends for lunch. It allowed me to feel some normal again. Once you feel less anxious, your husband will follow behind you.

Post Edited (ak angel) : 7/19/2012 6:45:52 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/19/2012 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks all. I hate bothering anyone with my whining or venting, so thanks for letting me do so here.

I am a world class worrier. For awhile after I woke up enough in the hospital to be told what happened to me, i was afraid to go to sleep. They had told me I went to sleep in the ER and they could not wake me up. The psychologist I talked to told me to not be afraid and that sleep would actually help my brain heal.

I know the clinic knows what they are doing. That is what they do every day. The reason my pcp sent me to them (they just started sending people there) because they had sent blood work out and it happened to be a holiday weekend and it took awhile for the lab to send the results. Apparently the pt's level was critical and he could have died.

they keep changing my dosage and i go back friday.

I told jim this weekend is mine. we do  not have extra money but I need time so he better find gas money.

 

Posted 7/19/2012 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Diva- I know what you meant when they sent the blood work out. I use to go to a regular lab and they would draw it from where ever they could fine a vein. Sometimes it would be my knuckles. Lol I am happy to say my new Medicare office uses a machine like a blood sugar machine. It pricks my finger and my Dr. gets instant results. I use to wait 4-5 days to even find out the results before. I am so happy!!
Posted 7/19/2012 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
AK Angel:

I am so grateful for the finger stab. They have trouble drawing blood from me. They have started drawing it from the back of my hand. OUCH. I have a big bruise right now. They automatically get the butterfly needle. They said my veins do everything they are not suppose to do. My mom's is the same way.

You could throw a dart at dh and hit a good vein.

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