Welcome @ccorn, I had a blood clot in my right leg followed by a POE in my lungs not quite 2 years ago. I'm still on Eliquis but it's down to 2.5 mg twice daily. I haven't experienced the leg pain you mentioned but I think I might seek a second opinion if my doctor dismissed my concerns. Here's some information I found that may be helpful:

"Can Eliquis make your legs hurt?
Having certain spinal procedures during Eliquis treatment may increase the risk of blood clots in your spine. Symptoms of blood clots in your spine include: numbness or weakness in your legs. tingling."
-- Eliquis Side Effects: What They Are and How to Manage Them:
https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/eliquis-side-effects
Have you thought about getting a second opinion?