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Walking stick

I have been on blood thinner since November. My blood count was really low. I have been on a walking stick since then. I am supposed to go off the blood thinner soon. I wonder how long after I go off the blood thinner before I can stop using a walking stick.
 

Scipio

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Location
San Diego
Why does use of a blood thinner require a walking stick? What is the benefit?

I have been on a blood thinner for 7 years and have never used a walking stick.
 
I think because my coordination is not the best and there are people afraid of me falling while on the blood thinner
 
After you stop taking Warfarin, it should only be 4-5 days until your INR is normal. You could always have it checked to make sure. It should be 1.1 or less.
 
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