I have been taking Coumadin for 32 years now. Need it because of a metal mechanical heart valve, Dacron ascending Aorta and three Teflon washers. I am now 72. I have been scared, but what you going to do? Quit? Just how do you do that?

Hang in there. At 52 odds are good you will survive. If that medicine is too pricy go on a once a year drive to El Paso. There are companies there that will take you across the border in big vans and bring you back. Buy enough medicine to last awhile and it wont be near so dear. take somebody with you, take turns sleeping, you wont even have to rent a room. with two drivers even if your clear up in Chicago it will be a one day trip down, a day to get your meds and a day back home. Could rent a room in El Paso for a shower and a bed fore you go home. Any of those truck stops will sell you a private room shower if you dont want a motel room. If your wife goes there is plenty room in one for both of you dont buy two.

Drug manufacturers should be able to help, since they're subsidized by the govt to begin with.

I don’t qualify

My favorite verse is Mark 4:39. “ peace, be still”

Jesus calms the sea.


Be calm . Listen internally for his voice and yours. The answers will come ……

In the meantime “peace, be still” and heal.

Nope

I've been on Coumadin for over 10 years after 2 blood clots in my legs. Found out I had a genetic clotting disorder. Have had no side effects and the only inconvenience is the monthly blood check. I've been blessed that my tests run consistent. Doctor has said the other blood thinners don't require the checks and cost more but the major issue in my case is the fact there is no "counteractive" drug in case of emergency. Bring your worries and concerns th God and it'll work out.

No it's as natural as breathing to be afraid. Fear can be good or bad depending on how you use it. When your scard of taking that corner at 90mph it's a good thing. When your fear is affecting you negatively and there is nothing you can do about what's causing it it's a wast of resources. Using your time for something productive you can do some with would be better.

When my son was killed I didn't think I heard anything from God them. How could I hav I was to busy cussing and yelling at him. Later I realized how many blessings he provided for me at that time.
God's right there with you. He was holding me up and I didn't see it either.

Ex-wife has been on Warfarin ( rat poison ) 20+ years now for a pulmonary embolism. Requires the same testing regiment as Coumadin. She chose Warfarin over Coumadin because of drug costs. And yes, changes in diet affects the consistency of dosages and testing frequency for both Warfarin and Coumadin.

It's ok to have fear, fear keeps you alive; it's when fear paralyzes ya that fear turns into bad things.

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My wife has been on Eliquis for 4 years now and will be on thinners the rest of her life due to a genetic disorder which causes her blood to clot. Our pharmacist helped us sign up for this program.
Its a $10 copay for each refill. You do have to resign up every few years though.

Thanks guys for this info. I just signed up and activated the card. The copays have been killing me for 7 years. I will take it in to my pharmacist the next refill.