Kat. Get a second opinion on the necessity and dose for the Coumadin. Don't blame a lack of faith for relying on what has helped keep you kicking, but do look into it.

Depending on the degree of need for the anti-coag, you may be able to use NSAIDs instead. WHAAAAT?????? Yep, I bleed like crazy whenever I take too much of those as anti-inflammatories, and the internist reminded me that low-dose aspirin is anti-heartattack because it's also a blood thinner.

Now don't take MY word for it, get a second opinion and research the science to see if it applies to you.

:~)

Also your feet may adjust-- remember you are stressing your system differently nowadays with more walking. So the Coumadin side-effect may hit you differently nowadays-- your feets' vascular system may adjust if you don't cut back walking but spread it out more, over time, and wear more layers of shock-absorbers in the shoes.

~S~