Question 1

could coumadin (warfarin) reduce swelling in joints?

Accepted Answer

No: Coumadin (warfarin) is a blood thinner and is given to prevent blood clots and stroke and pulmonary embolism for people who have atrial fibrillation and  heart valve replacement. It has no known effect on joint swelling.

Question 2

when does swelling from dvt go away? i'm on coumadin (warfarin) and lovenox.

Accepted Answer

The fact: That you are on both drugs suggests this is a new diagnosis. The swelling improves in weeks.  In severe DVT the valves in the veins can be permanently damaged and this leads to some degree of swelling which is permanent.

Question 3

can coumadin (warfarin) cause pain/swelling in joints? how about an elevated alt (149). had hep c exposure 1 year ago from patient. thank you.

Accepted Answer

Doubt coumadin (warfarin)...: Check hepatitis serologies. Joint pains are nonspecific, lots of potential causes including hep c. See your doc.

Question 4

i had a dvt and multiple pe's 6 months ago. i have beenoff coumadin (warfarin) for 2 weeks now. the swelling and pain has returned in my leg plus a dry cough. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

PE: Go see the doctor and get checked. You don't want to miss another pe.

Question 5

off coumadin (warfarin) for a week, have small pain in calf that comes and goes, no warmth, vericose veins, or swelling should i worry?

Accepted Answer

DVT : If you were being treated for dvt, and just stopped warfarin ought to let your doc know to be checked.

Question 6

how long does it take swelling in leg to go down after warfarin started for a dvt?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It can go down in a matter of days to weeks or months or never.  There is a condition call "post phlebiits syndrome" and the leg can be swollen for prolonged periods of time.  I have patients with swelling for years after one or more clots in the veins of the legs.

Question 7

husband on warfarin for a year why is the leg with the blood clot swelling again? help.

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Get him seen by a physician as soon as possible. Another clot is possible

Question 8

how long could it take swelling in leg to go down after dvt diagnosis and warfarin started?

Accepted Answer

Several months: After starting warfarin the blood clot can no longer grow. The body will start to break down the clot within days. It takes months to have the clot reabsorbed or for the process to make an opening through the clot so blood can get through again. Swelling will be visibly less in a few weeks but it could be 6 months before the leg is back to normal. Occasionally, the swelling persists indefinitely.

Question 9

could warfarin, flecainide and bisoperal fumerate cause swelling in my feet. is it serious and what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Heart issues: If you are on those medications you must have a heart condition that could potentially be causing the swelling in your feet. See your heart doctor to be checked.

Question 10

extreme throbbing right arm pain, no excessive swelling, had a dvt 13 years earlier in same arm but now on coumdin therapy. pt is fine?

Accepted Answer

Pain: You should see your doctor. You still can have a DVT with a therapeutic pt. You may need a ultrasound or a MRI to evaluate if coming from your cervical spine.

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Could coumadin (warfarin) reduce swelling in joints?

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When does swelling from dvt go away? i'm on coumadin (warfarin) and lovenox.

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Can coumadin (warfarin) cause pain/swelling in joints? how about an elevated alt (149). had hep c exposure 1 year ago from patient. thank you.

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I had a dvt and multiple pe's 6 months ago. i have beenoff coumadin (warfarin) for 2 weeks now. the swelling and pain has returned in my leg plus a dry cough. what should i do?

A member asked:

Off coumadin (warfarin) for a week, have small pain in calf that comes and goes, no warmth, vericose veins, or swelling should i worry?

A member asked:

How long does it take swelling in leg to go down after warfarin started for a dvt?

A member asked:

Husband on warfarin for a year why is the leg with the blood clot swelling again? help.

A member asked:

How long could it take swelling in leg to go down after dvt diagnosis and warfarin started?

A member asked:

Could warfarin, flecainide and bisoperal fumerate cause swelling in my feet. is it serious and what can i do?

A member asked:

Extreme throbbing right arm pain, no excessive swelling, had a dvt 13 years earlier in same arm but now on coumdin therapy. pt is fine?

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