For those OSArs on blood thinners..

[CHenry]

I had a blood clot in my leg head on up to my lungs earlier this year, scary deal. (before the vax retards respond it was found to be genetic and it does run in my family) So..... I'm on Eliquis. I pushed my doc about Ibuprofen and he said just be careful and occasional use only. Otherwise, Tylenol, which doesn't really work well for me.

Same as me, both legs a year apart. Second time I did have a PE but I take the same thinner in 5mg I think. Dr never told me not to take aspirin either??

 

[CHenry]

FYI, for those on Eliquis, you can go to their website and sign up for a coupon card that is good for 2 years and it works at any pharmacy and will cost you a whopping $10 with each refill. I was paying $45 after insurance and then last year my insurance sent me a notice that they would no longer cover that drug.
I didnt sign up online, I called and did it.

 

[elwoodtrix]

I take vitamin D, turmeric, and fish oil.
I use extra virgin olive oil on salads and cook with it.
I LOVE salmon.
For fruit, strawberries and oranges.

I am not on blood thinners, but will be getting both knees replaced. Ibuprofen doesn't work when you're bone on bone.

How long will you be on blood thinners?

 

[KOPBET]

... How long will you be on blood thinners?

For some of us, for the rest of our life.

For the record, "blood thinners" don't actually thin the blood.

 

[CHenry]

For the record, "blood thinners" don't actually thin the blood.

Just changes the clotting factor??

Where's @okcBob

 

[CHenry]

I'll be on thinners the rest of my life unfortunately

 

[Chuckie]

Also on Eliquis along with a blood pressure medication (Metoprolol Tartrate {Lopressor}) due to a recently discovered Atrial Fibrillation problem. Like the 'Dow Chemical' ad in the '60's. Better living through chemistry

 

[okietool]

I'm officially old. I had a stent put in and now am on blood thinners. The doc said it's for a year and no ibuprofin during that time.

What do you use instead? No anti-inflammatories? Just tylenol?

Tylenol.

 

[sh00ter]

Been on blood thinners for over 20 years. Taking Pradaxa now. Tylenol is generally what is advised to take while on thinners. Not sure if its still a thing (ask your doctor), but depending on the thinner you're own, also have to watch greens, cranberrys, there's a list of stuff which further thins the blood which should be moderated on the small side. And watch for excessive bruising, and actually look at your stool daily.

Lots of dietary items and supplements thin blood...fish oil, tumeric, cinnamon, etc. Maybe some more than others but a lot of "healthy" stuff thins the blood and therefore reduces the risk of clotting.

I had a blood clot in my leg head on up to my lungs earlier this year, scary deal. (before the vax retards respond it was found to be genetic and it does run in my family) So..... I'm on Eliquis. I pushed my doc about Ibuprofen and he said just be careful and occasional use only. Otherwise, Tylenol, which doesn't really work well for me.

Glad you are okay JD; you probably have one of the MTHFR mutations...everyone has some variation of it and some types are more prone to clots than others. Some of these people need to manage homocysteine levels using things like TMG, the proper form of folate, etc. Do your own research...I have it, but there are a few variations (677 if I recall) that are the most problematic. It is related to the body's detox pathways and basically you have to eat real healthy and live a clean life and take supplements the older u get if you want to reduce the genetic risks. I'm not a doctor, but look into it if you want.

Tylenol.

Just watch the liver...especially if you drink alcohol...I think acetaminophen is one of the main causes of liver disease in the USA, but that is probably chronic usage.

 

[p238shooter]

Fortunately I have been very healthy most of my life for an old guy, but wondering does anyone take plane old aspirin any more. It seems to work for me if I need something.