The Anonymous Widower

My INR Ups And Downs

If you look at my INR Results, you’ll see that over the last few days from the 12th to the 20th of August my INR has swung up and down like a yo-yo. The nine readings in order have been.

2.6, 2.5, 2.7, 2.6, 2.3, 2.6, 2.2, 2.1, 3.0

The average though over that period is almost 2.5, which is my target and I’ve taken an average of 4 mg. of Warfarin.  So there’s no obvious reason for the variation between 2.1 and 3. My gammy left hand too, has been a bit variable in its ability, although, it’s probably working as well as it has since the stroke.

What worries me though, is suppose you’re having your INR tested every three weeks or more in the traditional way.  From my experience, you could get any number you fancy, all of which will be in the required range and you might then end up on a dose that is not the best for you.

I feel a lot happier, that I have control of my testing and dosage.

August 20, 2013 - Posted by AnonW | Health | INR