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Has anyone stopped there blood thinner? I was cleared to stop the apixaban because its been 6 months and my ct scan was clear but im afraid to stop it. I don't want to get another clot.

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  • tina2222
    tina2222 Sway

    Posted

    Hi

    I stopped mine after 6 months 4 weeks later got blood clots in both my lungs. I am not telling you this to worry you . But to say I have been told it is extremely rare

    • ann55375
      ann55375 tina2222

      Posted

      Can i ask if you were on apixaban?  I am three tears on after multi bilateral p.e.s and was put on warfarin. Still clear.
    • Sway
      Sway tina2222

      Posted

      Do ypu have a blood clotting disorder?
  • lizzie70061
    lizzie70061 Sway

    Posted

    Hi Samantha. Wow 😲 So pleased to hear your good news. I can understood why you would be afraid but I suppose the Apixaban has done the job. Now your system can function without them. What caused the clot?. x

    • Sway
      Sway lizzie70061

      Posted

      Not 100 percent sure. Think it might been from being in the hospital for 8 days but there not sure. I was up walking around but i sat a lot.
    • sheila91262
      sheila91262 Sway

      Posted

      I am assuming they have done blood tests for other blood clotting causes, even if you were post hosp they should still check for blood factors. Sheila.
  • sheila91262
    sheila91262 Sway

    Posted

    What was the reason for the clots?
    • Sway
      Sway sheila91262

      Posted

      They think being in the hospital for 8 days but thier not sure. I was up out of bed but i sat alot. So thier not 100% on what caused mine.
  • ann55375
    ann55375 Sway

    Posted

    Hi, if your dr says its ok to stop thinners then i would try to go with that.  If you have any concerns you can always book an appointment to discuss them with the medics.

    it is very common for people having had p.e. Clots to have anxiety afterwards, your dr will know that.

    Try to relax and believe all will be well.

  • christie2610
    christie2610 Sway

    Posted

    hi yes i stopped 6 months ago after being on riveroxaban for 6 months i asked to come off it as it was upsetting my stomach, 
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