Question 1

takn coumadin (warfarin) hvn't ben able 2eat much lately&have los 8+lbs n 2wks i don't know y. but got inr checked 2day & it was 6.1y? is this dangerous menstrualonalso

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor..: Now! you didn't explain why you're taking Coumadin (warfarin) but we typically aim for inr 2-3 if for blood clot or atrial fibrillation or clotting disorder. We aim for 2.5-3.5 if you have mechanical valve. Inr of 6.1 is way too high. Your Coumadin (warfarin) dose needs to be held/adjusted & inr monitored closely until back into therapeutic range. 8 lb weight loss in 2wks is not normal either. Go see your doctor now!

Question 2

my baby is 8 months old and currently breastfeeding him was wondring if its ok2 put oatmeal n bottles that i've pumpd 4 him if it is ok how much oatmea?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't. He's : Already getting nature's most perfect food & he'll indicate when he's full. Cereal can clog nipples; cross-cutting them may cause choking when he tries to control the flow.The aap's healthy child app has info on diet & emerging independent feeding: 8-mo.Olds eat pureed food from a spoon & finger-feed; 9-mo.-olds drink from a cup held for them. 12-mo.-olds can wean to a cup. It goes  fast !

Question 3

is eating oatmeal healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oatmeal is very healthy. Oats are full of important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds &amp; antioxidants. Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber in oatmeal which lowers LDL and total cholesterol levels. Oats may help lower blood sugar levels &amp; improve insulin sensitivity. Oatmeal is very filling &amp; may therefore help you eat fewer calories and lose weight.

Question 4

is oatmeal actually that healthy?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Steel cut oats are the healthiest because they are the least processed and retain most of the nutritional value of oats with thiamine, iron, calcium. Magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese. Also high fiber content, low in cholesterol, and low glycemic index.

Question 5

what is coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

An anticoagulant: Used for conditions that cause or predispose someone to abnormal coagulant states such atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves or clots in leg or arm veins as well as during certain sugeries on blood vessels.

Question 6

what are the dangers of having high levels of coumadin (warfarin)?

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Bleeding: Excessive bleeding is the danger of too much coumadin (warfarin).  Bleeding into the skin can cause bruising and pain.  Into muscle can cause a hematoma and stiffness and could lead to a compartment syndrome.  Into a joint, can cause swelling, stiffness, and pain.  In the stomach and intestines, can anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding black, tarry stools and diarrhea.  Into brain can cause a stroke.

Question 7

is an oatmeal bath effective?

Accepted Answer

Itching: The powder derived from the milling of oats has a soothing effect on those with chickenpox or other causes of dry itchy skin. The packets are added to lukewarm water & seem to work for a few hours in many patients. You do not put oatmeal in your tub, it just makes a mess.

Question 8

what are the benefits an oatmeal bath?

Accepted Answer

Reduces itching: The fine powder derived from milling oats is often packaged & sold as an additive for medicinal soaks. The product promotes tissue hydration & seems to provide a relief from itching to most patients.It seems to work better in lukewarm soaks than hot but some prefer either.

Question 9

is drinking ok on coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it: You don't drink to the point of falling and hurting yourself.

Question 10

what is the best oatmeal bath product?

Accepted Answer

Steel Cut Oats: You can make your own oatmeal bath product by putting 1/2 cup of steel cut oats and mixed into your bathwater.  Oat baths are helpful when someone is itching due to insect bites as well as with itchy infections such as chicken pox.  Make sure you drain the bath water with large amounts of water so you don''t create an oatmeal plug in your drain.

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Takn coumadin (warfarin) hvn't ben able 2eat much lately&have los 8+lbs n 2wks i don't know y. but got inr checked 2day & it was 6.1y? is this dangerous menstrualonalso

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My baby is 8 months old and currently breastfeeding him was wondring if its ok2 put oatmeal n bottles that i've pumpd 4 him if it is ok how much oatmea?

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Is eating oatmeal healthy?

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