Competitive cyclist for over 30 years years, had a slight mishap 11 years ago at a training race and developed a small blood clot in my left leg. Was on Xarelto for six months, after the six months did another sonogram and the clot was clear so I was taken off Xarelto and put on baby aspirin.
11 years later I developed another one behind my knee. Being 64 years old and still very active I had no idea how this developed this other than “over training.“ during the winter.
Now on Eliquis 5 mg twice a day and feel absolutely horrible. The pain I am experiencing in my leg, shoulder, wrist and knee is borderline unbearable. I try not to take Tylenol too much as I value my kidneys. My blood work and cardiac testing are 100%, no issues at all.
Not sure if I want to stay on Eliquis at all due to the side effects.
Looking for a sensible answer as I do not trust the doctors anymore.