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What Causes Fluctuating Levels In Blood While On Coumadin?
My husband is on Coumadin. For the past month his blood levels have been fluctuating mostly being very thin. What can be causing this? He does not eat green vegetables.He also has lost some weight, is fatigued &sometimes constipated. He has told his Dr all of this.
Hello, There are many things that can cause fluctuating levels while on coumadin. I could have to do with his weight loss. It may be hormonal. It could be that something he is eating has Vitamin K in it without his knowing it. Some things like green tea have a lot of vitamin K. Also if he has started a new vitamin you should check to make sure it does not have vitamin K. Regards
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What Causes Fluctuating Levels In Blood While On Coumadin?
Hello, There are many things that can cause fluctuating levels while on coumadin. I could have to do with his weight loss. It may be hormonal. It could be that something he is eating has Vitamin K in it without his knowing it. Some things like green tea have a lot of vitamin K. Also if he has started a new vitamin you should check to make sure it does not have vitamin K. Regards