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Factor V Leiden: What exercise helps with blood clots? What to avoid?

Posted by ticket @ticket, Nov 8, 2023

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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ticket | @ticket | Nov 20, 2023
In reply to @raecat "I was just diagnosed this year. Kept getting clots in legs, and 1 in my heart..." + (show)
@raecat

I was just diagnosed this year. Kept getting clots in legs, and 1 in my heart after a major surgery. I'm wondering though should I be on Eliquis constantly? As my Hemotologist took me off and I only go on after hospital stays/surgery....Eliquis seems to work but if I get even a small cut I bleed quite a bit ...would love more info/strategies to cope. Ty in advance!
Ps, inherited from my father...

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I'm too new to this. Just diagnosed in Oct.im on 2 Eliquis a day..

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raecat | @raecat | Nov 20, 2023
In reply to @ticket "Thank you for info. Since i was only diagnosed 1 week ago its alot to think..." + (show)
@ticket

Thank you for info. Since i was only diagnosed 1 week ago its alot to think about

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I was just diagnosed this year. Kept getting clots in legs, and 1 in my heart after a major surgery. I'm wondering though should I be on Eliquis constantly? As my Hemotologist took me off and I only go on after hospital stays/surgery....Eliquis seems to work but if I get even a small cut I bleed quite a bit ...would love more info/strategies to cope. Ty in advance!
Ps, inherited from my father...

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ticket | @ticket | Nov 16, 2023

Still trying to make head or tails about this?? It's going to take me some time to adjust to this diagnosis.I have to have positive thoughts...

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swright9 | @swright9 | Nov 16, 2023

I don't sense any limitations. Engaging in exercises that elevate your heart rate and breathing can contribute to maintaining strong lungs.

I'm not sure about your current fitness level, but if you're new to this, it might be beneficial to start gradually.

Personally, I've noticed that there are days when I have a surplus of energy and opt for a challenging workout, only to find myself needing a few days of recovery afterward.

Blood thinners help tremendously in taking that fear away.

How do you feel about your diagnosis?

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ticket | @ticket | Nov 16, 2023
In reply to @swright9 "Specific leg exercises that I do are squats and lunges. I like doing wall sits, it..." + (show)
@swright9

Specific leg exercises that I do are squats and lunges. I like doing wall sits, it took me a long time to master that one.
I use the Apple fit app on my phone and they have perfect lower body strength excersices.

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Tks

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ticket | @ticket | Nov 16, 2023
In reply to @ticket "Thank you for info. Since i was only diagnosed 1 week ago its alot to think..." + (show)
@ticket

Thank you for info. Since i was only diagnosed 1 week ago its alot to think about

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Yes I agree alot to absorb..

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ticket | @ticket | Nov 15, 2023

Is their any exercises you should not do?

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swright9 | @swright9 | Nov 14, 2023
In reply to @araeahs "Can you list some of the leg exercises you do specifically for keeping your legs strong?..." + (show)
@araeahs

Can you list some of the leg exercises you do specifically for keeping your legs strong? I have MTS (May Thurner Syndrome) and had a full left leg clot in March. Now on blood thinners for life.
TY

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Specific leg exercises that I do are squats and lunges. I like doing wall sits, it took me a long time to master that one.
I use the Apple fit app on my phone and they have perfect lower body strength excersices.

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araeahs | @araeahs | Nov 14, 2023
In reply to @swright9 "Sure! I run or bike every other day. I also do weight lifting every other day..." + (show)
@swright9

Sure! I run or bike every other day.
I also do weight lifting every other day with a walk. I don't use heavy weights I just do a lot of reps.
Yoga is great for stretching and breathing which I find feels the best. I usually do that before bed.

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TY

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ticket | @ticket | Nov 13, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @ticket, I expanded the title of your discussion to reflect the questions you have. In..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Hi @ticket, I expanded the title of your discussion to reflect the questions you have. In addition to the helpful posts from @swright9 and @fvl, I'm also tagging other members like @mntwin @richardab @patrizio @reginarenaye @wend1966 @patientk who have Factor V Leiden.

You might also be interested in this related discussion:
- Anybody else have Factor V Leiden?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anybody-else-have-factor-2-and-factor-v-leiden/
Ticket, what exercise or physical activities do you enjoy? What did you do before the diagnosis?

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I exercised 3 days week before diagnosis and will start Taichi tomorrow and then 2 days of exercises

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