@lindy9 and it continues, at least for me, months after stopping. I'm seeing a Physical Therapist and on my own taking Lysine to perhaps aid in building muscle. I'm certainly better than I was 8 months ago. Joint pain from sitting no longer than dinner, upon moving around it eases. I move around throughout the day, but not walking, alone or very far because my balance isn't dependable. Little by little and persistence my new doctor considers me inactive because I am no longer walking my five or so miles and day and was. baffled when I talked about side effects of Eliquis because "but you're not on it anymore".