Factor V Leiden: What exercise helps with blood clots? What to avoid?
Recently newly diagnosed..what type of exercise is done for blood clots and anything that should be avoided food or daily tasks?
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Since Factor V Leiden is an inherited trait, it may be that your mom had this genetic mutation and passed it along to you. It can increase the chances of developing blood clots in the legs and lungs. According to an informational article from Mayo Clinic, many people with the condition never develop abnormal clots.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/factor-v-leiden/symptoms-causes/syc-20372423
You’ve had a long life without clotting issues even though you have the Factor V Leiden gene. I see in some of your previous posts that you’re now taking Eliquis. Where did you experience your blood clots? Was this a one time event for you?
My mother died if blood clots in 1968 but I never had a blood clots till now at age 79
I am trying to have positive thoughts as well. It’s a lot to take in.
Yes, they would stop taking their medication and end up in the hospital with pulmonary clots and be hospitalized.
My mother passed at age 46 of blood clots but I just found out 1 month ago I have FVL at age 79..
Hi, @swright9. It’s interesting that both of your parents had the Factor V Leiden gene mutation. It’s an inherited condition that can increase the risk for developing blood clots. Inheriting the trait from both sides, that significantly increases your risk. I’m happy to read that you’re ahead of the game with taking blood thinners and keeping active.
Did your parents ever have any clotting issues?
Thank you for that detailed response. I have Factor V and Homozygous for it. It was shocking that both my parents had the gene.
Hello @budnjaz4688 Blood thinners are products which are referred to as anticoagulants. They help keep the blood from clotting. They don’t dissolve clots that have already formed but they can prevent them from getting larger.
There are prescription based products such as Warfarin and Xarelto. And OTC (over the counter) medications such as aspirin which can help prevent blood clots. There are natural foods and supplements which can also have the same effect.
Here are names of prescription based products for you:
https://www.goodrx.com/classes/anticoagulants/blood-thinner-medications
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Natural blood thinners: https://www.healthline.com/health/high-blood-pressure/best-natural-blood-thinners
It’s important to discuss this with your physician before starting any treatment that changes your blood chemistry. Do you have Factor V Leiden or a blood condition where you have a tendency for blood clots?
Define Thiners? OTC or RX?
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