I have a blood clot and taking Warfarin, the Dr said I would be on it for 6 months, but I don't want to take a drug, I'm hunting for natural thinner, is there one???
2006-08-13 15:35:35 · 8 answers · asked by veemcdowell 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Ask you doctor if there is one. I have never heard of one. JUST take the MEDICATION!!! Much easier & safer.
2006-08-13 15:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garlic pills will act as a blood thinner, but blood clots are potentially deadly. Think long and hard before trying something different. You're taking your life in your hands.
You may want to seek a second opinion. Perhaps there is a natureopathic physician avialable in your area you would be more comfortable with.
2006-08-13 22:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by February Rain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No better blood thinner than aspirin....try 81 mg dose to start with, move to 250 mg if no adverse results.
However, aspirin should NOT be taken in conjunction with another thinning agent unless specifically recommended. So if you stay on the warfarin, talk to your doctor before taking aspirin too. IMHO.
Added...aspirin is in fact, natural. Can be extracted from the bark of willow trees, though the vast majority of it is made synthetically.
2006-08-13 22:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't do that at all
There is no natural thinner out there. The only OTC thinner is aspirin
And chances are you already are taking that with the Coumadin (warfarin)
The risk of heart attack and stroke is high if you stop taking the Coumadin
2006-08-13 22:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several natural blood thinners,...ginko.. and garlic are some...I just don't think it's a good idea to take medication and natural remedies together without checking first for any known interaction.. but if you are not on any other medication, you should be OK.
2006-08-17 06:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by bandopeggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont want to be messing around dr' yourself if you have a clot!!take the prescription and be sure you follow up with the lab tests on your blood to see if it is working correctly!!clots are #1 in danger!!!if yu throw one yu could be dead before yu can call 911!i dont like the idea of meds either but they saved my life! take em'!!! 6 mo. is a short time dead is a long time??
2006-08-13 22:41:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a natural blood thinner. it is called garlic. that is it garlic will thin your blood
2006-08-13 22:42:21 · answer #7 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with something that serious you should take doctor's recommendation and meds...sorry blood clots can lead to DEATH!
2006-08-13 22:43:00 · answer #8 · answered by Angie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋