Head hit

[Figbar]

I’m on Eliquis ( recent start) and bumped my head on the brace of a large ladder. Not a horrible hit but now worried about bleed. What to look for?

Others hit head without issue/ worry?

Thank you.

[CDreamer]

If you are concerned get it checked out but this is NHS guidance

nhs.uk/conditions/subdural-...

Did you lose consciousness or were dazed or was it a bump on the head?

Hope you feel better soon.

[Figbar in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you for this info.I did not lose consciousness and am not displaying any of the mentioned symptoms.

I understand I need to be vigilant.

This gives me a measure of peace.

Thank you

[Hidden]

If in doubt and/or worried, this is not something to ponder. Just go and get yourself checked out at A&E. Busy as they are, there's not one to be had which would judge you for being safer than sorry!

[Paulbounce]

I totally agree with the comments above. I'm sure you'll be ok but make sure you 'play safe'.

Good luck.

Paul

[Dorchen]

Hi , I fell over 2 months ago and smashed my head on the pavement quite badly, blood everywhere , got scan done was ok thankfully , now worried about falling again .if you have no headache etc you should be ok xx

[Yellow777]

I was on Eliquis when I fainted and hit my head on the pavement no blood or anything. Rang up for advise and was told as I was on Eliquis I must go to A & E which I did and they done a CTScan of my head to check there was no bleed thankfully It was fine. But I clotted again on Eliquis so I am now on Warfarin for life as it was my 3rd unprovoked clot. Its better to be safe than sorry.

[Figbar in reply to Yellow777]

Thank you.I’m glad you are ok.

Interesting about warfarin vs Eliquis etc.

[Poncegirl]

My sister had similar issues. Had the Watchman done. God send for her.

[Figbar in reply to Poncegirl]

Ok. I just googled Watchman and now I understand!

[Figbar]

I’m not familiar with watchman?

[Hms03049 in reply to Figbar]

The heart has a finger tip size appendage that is a dead end. Most AF clots form in it. A Watchman device plugs it preventing clots.

[Figbar in reply to Hms03049]

Ok thanks.Better description than Dr. Google!!

[Ablation7]

I am on xarelto and was told to go to ER if I hit my head. Good luck.

[Figbar in reply to Ablation7]

Thank you!

[Ablation7]

Hope you are doing ok

[Figbar in reply to Ablation7]

Thank you for checking in!So far 😊 so good

[mrdarcy1]

Hi Figbar, I don't suffer from AF but I am on Anticoagulants. I'm sure your fine, just thought this might interest you. Your on the Apixaban so this should reassure you.

drugs.com/news/certain-bloo...

[Figbar in reply to mrdarcy1]

This is such an important study; THANK YOU❤️