EDOXABAN......Constipation

[eric179]

Big Hello,

I have now been taking EDOXABAN for a year now (Blood Thinner )

No side effects sofar

After Diagnosed that my Mitral Valve leaking slightly.

Also have mild A.F after a Aortic valve replacement some years ago

Otherwise healthy and am positive

I have noticed that i am suffering from Constipation for the past 6 months

Take all bran with my breakfast every day, Eat a mediterranean type diet

Does any one else suffer with this

Any advise

[Bagrat]

The best help with constipation is to increase fluids unless your heart condition precludes that. Exercise also helps. You are already adding bran but soluble fibre may help more ( think porridge. )

Your position on the loo makes a huge difference. Put you feet on a small stool or pile of books to straighten out your innards when you are trying to go. I have a cheap version of the squatty potty like this ebay.co.uk/i/293153147061?c...

[eric179 in reply to Bagrat]

Thanks, Will try the small stool method

[kefalonia1]

Hi l am on warfarin and suffer from constipation, l have found that a glass of prune juice daily solves the problem however it turns your stools black and l panicked the first time because l thought it was blood. l also have a stool which l put my feet on, you must keep breathing deeply during the performance a Doctor told me. This is a funny thing to chat about on a Sunday morning, l hope you get it sorted. Take care, Sue.

[eric179 in reply to kefalonia1]

Thanks for theTip