Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hi All, It has been a long time since I have posted. I have lost 110 lbs since my BPD/DS in July/2005 and my life is going along quite nicely with one small (?) hiccup. The hiccup was last Nov 2007 when I had to have a pacemaker implanted which is functioning perfectly. My question to the group is, " Is anyone taking Coumadin? " My cardiologist is discussing the possibility of putting me on Coumadin, but I am worried about how to adjust my Vit K supplements to balance the blood thinning, stroke preventing effects of Coumadin. I now chew 3-4 ADEKs each day, plus often eat green leafy veggies (Vit K here too). Non-BPD/DS patients on Coumadin are warned about eating veggies and taking Vit K supplements. Yikes! I just need some feedback as to what I am facing and the adjustments to my daily supplementation regime....and I am a bit scared too!! So, any feedback is welcomed from anyone on Coumadin as to how to manage/balance food, supplements, life :-), etc., when one with a BPD/DS has a pacemaker or other condition requiring Coumadin treatment. Thanks! Deb S. in Rancho Cucamonga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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