coumadin and intestinal bleeding

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Michigoose Regular Member Date Joined Oct 2008 Total Posts : 64	Posted 12/29/2010 8:16 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi-- Just posted on my usual forum at colitis, but wondered if anyone here could help me. I've had atrial flutter for a few months, now going into a-fib sometimes. I'm supposed to go for ablation and be put on coumadin as soon as possible, but I'm in a flare-up of colitis and have rectal bleeding from that. Have had to postpone the ablation until the bleeding stops. Can't take meds for the a-fib as my heart rate falls to mid-30's at night. Anyone else have these kinds of problems? It's really getting me down, especially since I have a very stressful situation as home right now. Bummer. Thanks for listening. Michigoose Back to Top

stkitt Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2007 Total Posts : 32602	Posted 1/1/2011 1:47 PM (GMT -6)
	Michigoose Tough question as you need the coumadin for the A-Fib but you have colitis which has high risk of bleeding. I assume you are having your blood level checked to keep your Coumadin in the right range. I would certainly discuss this with your Cardiologist. I wish you luck and do understand your frustration. Kindly, Kitt ~~Kitt~~ Moderator: Anxiety/Panic, Osteoarthritis, GERD/Heartburn and Heart/Cardiovascular Disease. www.healingwell.com "If you can't change the world, change your world" Back to Top

Scriptures Regular Member Date Joined Aug 2010 Total Posts : 20	Posted 1/2/2011 7:34 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi I have a-fib and am on cartizam for it and warfarin. I am waiting for an assessment of my heart monitor as my heart rate goes too slow at times. My cardiologist said I may need a pacemaker that would be useful only when my heart goes too slow. scriptures Back to Top

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