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Diagnosed with DVT 18 days ago.
Had 3 injections Clexane.
On Warfarin since 11/08/15
INR target 2.5
INR readings 2.0, 2.6, 3.4, 3.8, 3.2, 2.5
Presently INR at DVT clinic, will transfer to GP practice nurse next week.
Booked in for THR next month, but cancelled due DVT and Warfarin treatment.
Any one know how long you should expect to be on Warfarin before allowed for an op.
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janish49 supercargo
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I need to have a TKR and my surgeon wants to wait till March/April 2016, if my knee will last that long! If he has to operate earlier he said an "umbrella" will be inserted above my knee to stop any clots from travelling.
Because I can't have anything with Ibuprofen I'm finding pain relief quite difficult.
I have to rest my knee but keep walking due to DVT; rock and hard place!!!!
I'll also be interested in other views about surgery.
Do you feel that after first diagnosis you're "left in the wilderness"?
There is a lot of interesting discussion regarding DVT's on here.
supercargo janish49
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Thanks for reply.
Ref "left in the wilderness".
I am presently being advised by my GP, the Surgeons appointments secretary, and DVT clinic. All give different views, some say I can be taken off Warfarin for the THR op, others say I could be on Warfarin for three months - depending on when the DVT Consultant releases me.
For the DVT I am presently on 2 or 3mg Warfarin per day to stabilise at INR 2.5. For Hip pain I am on Tramadol 50mg (up to 8 max per day if required).
My dodgy hip is on my right leg. and my DVT is behind my left knee. I wear a compression stocking on my left leg.
Apparently the danger of having surgery too soon after DVT diagnosis, is that if another clot appears you may be on Warfain for the rest of your life.
llyr8809 supercargo
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Saw your question. Usually surgeons like you to be stable on Warfarin for a least 3 months before they will operate.
I see you are on Tramadol - don't know if they've told you But... Some painkillers can increase the potency of Warfarin This includes Co-Codamol & Tramadol.
Have the DVT nurses told you how long you will be on Warfarin for?
Keep wearing the compression stocking & try to be mobile as much as you can. This will help prevent PTS (Post-Thrombotic Syndrome)
supercargo llyr8809
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I think I'll be on Warfarin for three months pre op.
All parties know I am on Tramadol, but have not made any particular comment.
Thanks for the advice ref stockings and mobility.
supercargo
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Last scheduled Inr check next Monday.
As consultant thinks the Dvt may be due being on Hormone Therapy (two years Zoladex completed September), to monitor Psa for Oncologist meeting due April - hopefully Psa will remain low so I don't have to start Zoladex again.