No "Thrill"

[JVT90]

My husband had to have work done on his graft last week.......it quit right as he was getting put on dialysis. The thrill was good when I was putting the lidocaine cream on. They ended up putting in a stent......sent him on his way and it worked great for a few days, no the thrill is gone again. The graft-check place was booked up and they couldn't get him in until tomorrow. No dialysis today. Hopefully they can get it going tomorrow.    My question, is it harmful for it to go 36 hours (at least) with no thrill?

[cassandra]

O bugger, I'm sorry to hear that. I think it's the same treatment to 'dissolve' the clot and get it working again. Just watch the diet more? I'm sorry the both of you have to go through all this.

Love, luck and strength, Cas

[Charlie B53]

Are there foods that we should avoid that increase clotting factors?

And also the other way around, are there foods we should be eating that help prevent excessive clotting?

This type of information could be very helpful.

I may have to bring this up with the Dietician next time I see her.

[Michael Murphy]

Charlie if a food is high in vitamin k it helps in clotting.  Since my heart attack I am on Coumadin and have been told to avoid dark green vegetables. From memory spinach, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, colliflower, any lettuce other than iceberg.  The best part is now I have a medical excuse not to eat veggies I hate.

[Michael Murphy]

From the Mayo Clinic web site.
Can you tell me what I should eat while I am taking warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)? What foods should I avoid?

Answers from Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D.
Warfarin is a blood-thinning medication that helps treat and prevent blood clots. There is no specific warfarin diet. However, certain foods and beverages can make warfarin less effective in preventing blood clots. It's important to pay attention to what you eat while taking warfarin.

One nutrient that can lessen warfarin's effectiveness is vitamin K. It's important to be consistent in how much vitamin K you get daily. The adequate intake level of vitamin K for adult men is 120 micrograms (mcg). For adult women, it's 90 mcg. While eating small amounts of foods that are rich in vitamin K shouldn't cause a problem, avoid eating or drinking large amounts of:

Kale
Spinach
Brussels sprouts
Parsley
Collard greens
Mustard greens
Chard
Green tea
Certain drinks can increase the effect of warfarin, leading to bleeding problems. Avoid or drink only small amounts of these drinks when taking warfarin:

Cranberry juice
Alcohol
Talk to your doctor before making any major changes in your diet and before starting any over-the-counter medications, vitamins or herbal supplements. If you are unable to eat for several days or have ongoing stomach upset, diarrhea or fever, consult your doctor.


With

Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D.

June 26, 2015
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[JVT90]

I had no idea that foods could influence the clotting. Thank you so much for the information. I appreciate all the responses. 

[Charlie B53]

I don't remember where I read it, but.............

It has been determined that the human body has a chromosome that affects clotting.  This can be Positive, Neutral, or Negative.  Thinning meds like coumaden have to be 'adjusted' depending on this chromosome as those with the +/- need more/less than the Neutral person needs.

There is a lab test which can be done to know this before prescribing however Insurance Companies refuse to pay for this test.

[JVT90]

My husband had his appt today, all cleaned out and more stents put in. So far so good. 

[Michael Murphy]

A working fistula is a good thing. 

[cassandra]

Glad to hear that!!!

Love, Cas