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Prescribed Eliquis 5mg 2 x a day

Posted by foxmate57 @foxmate57, May 20 6:32am

3 years ago was prescribed Eliquis 5mg 2 x per day. After legs ultrasound revealed had a DVT. Dr said, I have blood disorder, more prone to develop blood clots rather than bleeding, I was told by the Dr and Eliquis prescription is for life. No specific blood test for this medical condition. Is anyone in the same situation? I was never told exactly what kind of blood disorder I have in the first place? I'll be 78 years old this June 8. My a1c 6.9, Ave BC 130, do stretching exercises and walk 1.5 miles 5 to 6 times a week before breakfast. Try to eat healthy diet, watch my sugar intake. Please share your thoughts, comments or related experiences. Thank you.

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rosoto | @rosoto | Jun 5 8:08am
In reply to @amberl99 "@suzykaye I’ve read studies suggesting MGUS and SMM can cause these problems due to “thickening” of..." + (show)
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@suzykaye I’ve read studies suggesting MGUS and SMM can cause these problems due to “thickening” of blood due to paraproteins. We don’t need to be active MM for adverse effects.

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@amberl99 could you share the source of this information. I would like to learn more about this.

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susi1950 | @susi1950 | Jun 6 12:24pm

I think it would be helpful for you to get information about what kind of blood disorder you have. Definitely should discuss with your Dr. Perhaps get referred to a hematologist. Take care

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cad43 | @cad43 | Jun 7 8:27am

Has your doctor ordered blood work for you? After I developed an extensive blood clot in my leg, my hematologist ordered a bunch of blood test and discovered that I have FAC5LEIDEN genetic blood clotting gene. And he told me that I had to be on Eliquis 5 mg twice a day for the rest of my life. I wasn’t happy about it, but if it saves me for more blood clots and surgery. I will follow his instructions. I admire your exercise routine and your healthy living style. That will really help with avoiding more blood clots. I think mine developed after I hurt my leg and I was off of it for almost 2 months. I guess that plus the clotting gene were factors in the blood clotting. If you don’t have a hematologist, ask for a referral, and if you do have a hematologist, and he is the one telling you about the Eliquis. I would question him to see exactly what test he has run on you and ask about a blood clotting gene.

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