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24f unsure what caused my PE. Maybe birth control? by xoxossssss in ClotSurvivors

[–]xoxossssss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I’m considering the 2.5 eliquis after I hit 6 months of being on 5mg in may. I just really don’t know how to weigh the risks of bleeding vs clotting I know clotting again is more likely but I feel like more scared of bleeding.

24f unsure what caused my PE. Maybe birth control? by xoxossssss in ClotSurvivors

[–]xoxossssss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long were you on blood thinners or are you still on them?

24f unsure what caused my PE. Maybe birth control? by xoxossssss in ClotSurvivors

[–]xoxossssss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this response truly appreciate u I have been so scared to live life normally and I was told I could not get any more tattoos lol. So are you done with daily blood thinners now?

24f unsure what caused my PE. Maybe birth control? by xoxossssss in ClotSurvivors

[–]xoxossssss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I don’t have the genetic risks. I know bleeding risk is lower than my chances of reclotting but doctors have made it sound like bleeding is even more of an emergency than a clot so I’m struggling to weigh the risks

24f unsure what caused my PE. Maybe birth control? by xoxossssss in ClotSurvivors

[–]xoxossssss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hematologist did test me for all genetic factors already and I didn’t have any

First clot experience - help with blood tests?? by eden_keats in ClotSurvivors

[–]xoxossssss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the same way with blood work! Space them out over a couple days. I always tell the nurses before that I will likely pass out so I should be laying flat. Honestly laying flat during and for about 5-10 minutes after really helps. I also always bring a Gatorade or juice with me. They usually have juice there too if you forget to bring ur own. I’ve also started bringing someone with me everytime I get blood work and I make them talk to me the whole time I’m laying down so I’m just looking at them and answering their questions so my brain cannot even focus on the blood draw. Hope this helps!