Testing My Own INR
I’ve now been testing my own INR for a couple of weeks now.
Except for my problems with the manual, my biggest problem has been pricking my finger with the Softclix device, to get a drop of blood to put on the machine.
In the end today, I resorted to taking the top off the device and just stabbing the tip of my finger with the lancet. I got a perfect drop of blood, which gave me a good reading with no errors.
I told Roche and they’re sending a new Softclix device.
On the other hand, I’ve had no problems with the Coaguchek device itself.
The Anonymous Widower 
I use Softclix, i found at first I needed to experiment with the depth of prick from the lancet, I now just keep it set at the dot between 2 and 3. I also find it works best on the fleshy part of the side of my finger tips. I do it all without thinking now, as I am currently testing several times daily because of change in medication.
Comment by Liz P | October 10, 2012 |
Even on 5, I wasn’t getting any blood and couldn’t feel the prick. I suspect, that I got a duff device. but it does work well, by just taking the top off the device and pushing it into my finger. i was on the point of going out to buy a balloon to see if the Softclix could burst that.
Comment by AnonW | October 10, 2012 |
could be a duff device, or a duff lancet. Do you warm your hands first, that helps too
Comment by Liz P | October 10, 2012 |
The lancet isn’t duff, as in the end I just used it to prick my finger. I suspect the Softclix device, just doesn’t have a working spring.
The practice nurse couldn’t even do it!
Comment by AnonW | October 10, 2012 |
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