Your experience with inconsistent stools sounds identical to mine, except that I am not yet on medication. My GI is currently investigating my case with tests, etc. Although he wants to do a colonoscopy, I'm told I am at considerable risk due to 3 blood clots which resulted in 2 small strokes, plus I have Giant Cell Arteritis, and multiple other issues. I meet with him on Tuesday for a final decision regarding the colonoscopy.
Has anyone else ever had a colonoscopy when advised they are at risk? My GI said I would have to stop blood thinners for 2 or 3 days before the scope and 3 or 4 days afterward. I was on Zarelto at the time of the most recent clot, December 21st, and switched to Lixiana, and then on 10 mg Eliquis twice a day for one week, and now on 5 mg Eliquis twice daily.
Feeling pretty anxious!
Thanks for any input.
Laurie
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