I had a sugery on April 26 2023 and 4 days later i had a DVT in my right lower leg. I was put on Elliquis for 3 months. During the first month ilI found out I had a genetic disorder call Factor V Leiden and they discovered i had MGUS. The next month I had a stroke which thankfully caused no permanent damage thanks to being on Elliquis at the time. Two years later I am now diagnosed with smoldering multiple myeloma. I read recently that dvt’s and strokes are associated with multiple myeloma. My next hematology/oncology appointment in August 22. I now take 81 mg aspirin daily and if I am flying long distances, I have a prescription for 2.5 mg Elliquis …just in casr.