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Eliquis for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - For life?
Do I need to be on eliquis lifetime for post surgical DVG? Never had a problem until I had reverse shoulder replacement, developed DVT five days later. All blood work perfect now. Still being told will be on this for life. Was placed on metropol, losartan and eliquis . These makes me feel awful. Have never needed medication before now. Do not have HBP. Not getting clear answers only that I was very sick.
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Hi @lmspr, I am glad to see you create this discussion. Not getting clear answers as to why you need several medications that are making you feel awful has to be frustrating. Going from none to three is overwhelming. You are in a good place to learn and share encouragement with others here on Mayo Clinic Connect.
You mention not having HBP. I think this means you do not have high blood pressure. I am not a medically trained person but have experience controlling my blood pressure. I have been confused hearing at different times that I do have high blood pressure, I don’t have high blood pressure, it is, it is not a problem, etc. I recently read (and found a comfort level) that once high blood pressure is diagnosed it is something a person always has. Perhaps yours is like mine, under control because it is currently well-managed.
It is completely understandable to expect a treatment plan that you understand and you can tolerate. Also, talking to a pharmacist may be helpful for advice about your medicine.
How are you currently feeling, and have you been able to get answers to any of your questions? Do you think talking to your pharmacist would help?
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2 ReactionsHello @lmspr ( I can’t figure out how to reply)
My understanding is that it’s usual to remain on blood thinners for a period of time ( usually ~3 mos. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12240022/ )if you have provoked dvt- as it would seem your was if it followed surgery. You may have other variables that are affecting your doctor’s ideas about your treatment but that should be made clear to you. Bring guidelines to a visit and discuss. Same re HBP meds. If you have no history or documentation of HBP prior to surgery and it’s making you feel awful, that’s something the doctor should be willing to listen to if you’re willing to monitor carefully.
Good luck!
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2 ReactionsSometimes the shock of complex surgery will do new things which remain permanent to one’s heart rhythm. When recovering from a complex surgery I developed afib for the first time in my life. The cardiologist told me that afib often doesn’t go away once it develops. Both the vascular surgeon who prescribes the Eliquis and the cardiologist who treats the afib agree that the Eliquis and metropole will continue to be necessary for the rest of my life.