Experiences with

Vascular conditions

Diagnosed with DVT 4 weeks ago and prescribed Apixaban for life. This is my 3rd DVT. No problems for weeks and then a rash, very itchy, has developed on upper chest and top of arms. Occasional clusters elsewhere too. Just looking for general comments please before seeking potential switch to warfarin

Living in the uk and having had Parkinson's for 24 years l was excited to hear about the new treatment foslevadopa/foscarbidopa for subcontaneous infusion which has been approved by the nhs fo use in advsnced psrkinsons for 900 patients.could anyone explain why this would be better than existing treatment

I’ve heard that taking K2 MK7 is good for your bones, but am not sure if it’s safe to take with Xarelto. Apparently it cannot be taken if prescribed to Warfarin but it’s unclear as to whether or not it’s safe with other anticoagulants. Can anyone clarify this for me?

12 moths today I was told I had AF in the hospital Was given anticoagulants and doubled up on BB Was already on BB because of a heart attack 6 years ago Also aspirin and a number of other meds I asked if I needed to stop the aspirin and was told to carry on taking it I have heard and read since that

I will have to go off my Eliquis for several days prior to having surgery on one of my eyes. I am terrified that I may go into AF while off it. Has anyone had to go off their anticoagulant for surgery and had AF without it causing a stroke?

Recently diagnosed with raynauds, I have been diagnosed with autoimmune, lupus 10 years ago, I was diagnosed raynauds 2 days ago when I went to the emergency room doctors. my toes are the only area affected and the pain is unbearable!!! Feeling like big toes are going to burst! Emergency Doctors say

Hi, I'm feeling despondent as it seems that I can walk less and less and I don't know what's wrong.I've been on 1mg, trying to get off for over a year. I have no pain except when I do sustained walking. It kicks in after about 3 minutes. Tired, aching hips and lower back and I have to stop. I've got

Hi My right leg was scanned for DVT as it was swollen. My left leg had had some pains but they ignored it cos it wasn’t swollen. I’ve now been on apixaban for 5 weeks and my right leg is still a bit swollen but pain wise is fine as long as I don’t do long or fast walks. My left leg is now very painful

Hello everyone, Just wondering if anyone has taken Perdnisone or Prednisolone with Warfarin ? Experienced any drug interactions ? Many thanks, Rosegardens

Hello everyone, Just wondering if anyone has taken Perdnisone or Prednisolone with Warfarin ? Experienced any drug interactions ? Many thanks, Rosegardens

Hello everyone, Just wondering if anyone has taken Perdnisone or Prednisolone with Warfarin ? Experienced any drug interactions ? Many thanks, Rosegardens

Hi, was diagnosed with Parkinson's August 2023. Taking one Levocarb CR 200/50 MG for tremor. Also using Coronet 4 light helmet therapy twice daily and symbyx 904 PD care laser on gut alternate days ,along with vibratory gloves alternate days with great results. Heard that Piracetam might help,wondering

Been on Pradaxa since 2016. Seems to do the job, but having started on 150mg found that bleeding from the anus was very unpleasant. The doctor reduced the dose to 110mg and that solved the problem. Taking the tablet gave me a lot of wind, but drinking plenty of water solved that. Pradaxa terrifies dentists

Troublesome ITP since 9 years. Past 6 months platelets has finally been stable, treated with Revolade (Eltrombopag) 25 mg and low dose Prednisolone. In January one year ago, two of my clogged arteries in heart had a by pass surgery. Survived serious complications. Slow heart rehabilitation. Was looking

Hi I was diagnosed with systemic sclerosis in Jan this year. I am concerned about the effect my job has on my condition and if I should be looking to change. I work outdoors 5 days a week all year round. I have really struggled this winter with the very cold and wet conditions but I have also read

I want to thank members of this forum for your insight and support over the past 2 1/2 years I have been dealing with GCA and everything that goes along with this disease. I have been off prednisone since last July, and Actemra since last October. I have not had any further GCA symptoms. I had an

Hi, Don’t often post as time gets away with me, but coming on hear to vent a bit ;-) So mum has CBD diagnosed 2020 so has probably had symptoms for 4+ years. Speech has got a lot worse lately and we were struggling but managing to understand her. She has a habit of being settled in bed but then gets

Hello! I've just been recently diagnosed with APS after a fall down concrete stairs broke my left fibula (lower leg) January 11/24.When I was able to get the fracture clinic 2 weeks later (I live in a small northern Ontario Canada small town and the clinic is 1hour and 15 minutes away, not easily done

I had my first meeting with the surgical team at Papworth yesterday . I’m now pencilled in for an aortic valve replacement in June. We discussed my AF , the effects of surgery on episodes after and anticoagulants . Interestingly they stated that oral anticoagulants reduce the risk of stroke by 60/70%

I wonder if there is anyone here who is over 80, weighs less than 55kg and is on Apixaban? I was on warfarin but due to my INR being very unstable and also my forgetting to take it sometimes, my cardiologist switched me to Apixaban which I found a great improvement in that there were no more diet restrictions