I figured out what that blood-clotting drug is – and I am happy I went with my route.

The difference is that drug stops the ability to clot and what I am doing thins the blood.

I find it slightly alarming that there is a “one dose fits all” kind of deal for that drug that stretches across all adult ages and medical conditions. And there is no way to monitor because you can’t monitor something that isn’t there.

It inhibits the protein in the cell to clot. Then after you stop it, whenever that is, the protein will start clotting again within 24-hours.

There is an emergency drug currently on the market stop the bleeding in case of a fall or traumatic event.

Because of my history of hemoptysis – I am happy with the route I chose. Also – aren’t you supposed to be able to clot your blood from time-to-time?

I asked about NSAIDS – ibuprofen does thin your blood, as many of us know we just do not how much. It does not show up in any blood test, like INR. So – you are playing with fire a little bit. You have to take it pretty regularly to increase your chances – however, it does increase your chances.

Tylenol does affect your INR, so that can be monitored. I do not take Tylenol or aspirin as it is a more direct toxin on your liver. I never have. It is on the do not take list as liver function can be an issue with CFers as we go. I am extremely thankful for my organs. My kidneys and liver have been extremely good to me. Thank you. Thank you.

I take milk thistle to help keep my liver healthy. I have been taking it quite regularly for years. Only once my liver enzymes notably increased. Once I started taking milk thistle I have been good thus far. Docs kind of roll their eyes. That’s fine. I am used to it. But, they always say how good my renal and liver function numbers are.

I stopped the lovonox injections on Monday. Hooray! I hope it stays that way. I think it will because my INR is pretty consistent between Monday and yesterday.

It is at a good blood-thinning range. I have to call or email them today, or maybe they will call me, for a possible and probably adjustment to my warfarin.

The results posted at 5:04 yesterday and they are out of there at 5 on the dot. They don’t even check their email after 5:00pm. When I had that jump in my INR, I called the on-call line and the doc said, “I am glad you called.”

My guess I will do 12.5mg every other day for 4-days a week, and 10mg every other day for the other 3-days – we shall see.

I am hoping the INR checks slow down as my arms are getting beat up.

In all seriousness, this all happened too quickly. I have to be smart. I am ordering some sort of medical thing to wear and I am making sure I have the proper documents on file. I have pretty much everything in line for years, but a couple things need to be adjusted.

A good friend of mine said a few years ago, “A chronic condition is a strength and a weakness.”

You have to build-up your army inside and out ready to pull some heavy shit or just some shit when things crash.

You have to be smart.

You have to follow your gut.

To say – Fact: I don’t really know anything. I am human.

I only hope I know something when I truly need to know something. And that is the ever-looming question that I hope the Universe gives me when the top turns.

I found this book – it is one of the best. Find it; read it; share it.

Much love.