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Warfarin and hot countries any experience please.

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Derek

Derek Report 21 May 2008 14:13

Hi, been on warfarin now for three years and have been asked to go to Greece at the end of June but am a little nervous regarding the possible high temperatures there, has anyone got any experiences and tips they would like to pass on to me please so that i can be fully prepared ? thanks Derek,,...

Julie

Julie Report 21 May 2008 14:19

I haven't but my Aunt is on warfarin...and she has been on a couple of cruises to hot countries

Derek

Derek Report 21 May 2008 14:23

hi, i`ve heard stupid stories about my blood " boiling " and having to stay out of the sun all day, be a waste of time going, thanks Derek,,...

TOR

TOR Report 21 May 2008 14:23

Derek

my uncle's been on it for years and still manages to go to the Gambia for Christmas & New Year.

Sorry can't be more help. Enjoy your holiday though.

T.O.R. ;o))

Derek

Derek Report 21 May 2008 14:27

hi Joy, thanks for that, am due to see my specialist a week before i fly but he`s not on warfarin and its nice to have first hand information, derek,,...

Derek

Derek Report 21 May 2008 14:32

Hi T.O.R. THE Gambia sounds nice and hot and a fair distance to travel, i`m feeling happier with every message you nice people are sending, i`m more optimistic now thank you Derek,,...

Mauatthecoast

Mauatthecoast Report 21 May 2008 17:08

Hi Derek
My Oh has taken Warfarin for over ten years,we've been to many hot countries and he's not complained at all.
Mau x

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SilverLady

SilverLady Report 21 May 2008 18:18

My OH has also been on warfarin for some time. We go away on a cruise every year and he has always been fine. Last year we went away to the Med on a cruise for 4 weeks and he `missed` 4 blood tests (he has them weekly) but was OK.
Hope you have a great holiday Derek.

Linda

Linda Report 21 May 2008 18:32

hi derek my mum has been on warfarin for 20yrs and used to go to malta every yr .but now she is 83 yrs old she does not travel anymore the only thing you might experiance is a blood shot eye now and again otherwise ok

Derek

Derek Report 21 May 2008 21:53

hi mau,silver lady, and linda,
thank you all for your replies, i feel i can look forward to my first trip abroad with an easier mind, thanks to everyones kind replies.
thank you derek,

Derek

Derek Report 21 May 2008 23:02

Hi Mac, you should volunteer to be his carer,
Lol,

derek,,...

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 21 May 2008 23:34

Hi Derek,
My mum's been on Warfarin for a couple of years - and she lives in Portugal!!!
I think it can cause sun sensitivity in some people - but you just have to put some sun lotion on.

maggie xx

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Derek

Derek Report 22 May 2008 16:13

Hi Maggie,

it sounds like i`m going to be able to relax and enjoy the holiday, my wife has already got a stock of factor 25 in so just hope i can get some practice in here before i go !!

thanks derek,,...