Bruising!

Suddenly large bruises are starting to appear. Quite often had had small round ones.

Could this be a reaction to one of the drugs I take? Usual range, Pradaxa, Levo, Nebivolol etc.

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[jedimasterlincoln]

I had mystery bruises when on Warfarn, but none with Apixaban

[etheral]

Pradaxa may be the cause. Why are you on an anticoagulant? If you have been on it for some time, and the bruises are new, labs would probably be indicated. Assuming there is nothing else going on, and the anticoagulation is indicated, switching to a different NOAC or warfarin would be worth a try.

[Hidden in reply to etheral]

Was on Warfarin for several years, but out of balance more than 50% of the time. Pradaxa has been very good to me until now. Chadvasc of 4, so something is certainly needed.

[etheral in reply to Hidden]

Maybe ask your doc to try a different NOAC such apixaban. Some people may get bruising with one but not the other. Best of luck....

[kathie659]

I am remodeling a house and find myself with many bruises due to bumps and falls. I stopped taking turmeric and have been trying to be aware of any herbs or foods which may cause blood thinning because I am on pradaxa.

[Hidden]

Read somewhere turmeric was a no no, but

Can’t remember if that was with NOACs or Levo.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

It’s NOACs magnifies the anti-clotting effect