Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Blood Clots In The Legs After Taking Xarelto?
I have been taking Xeralto since Jan of this year. Yesterday, I started with warfarin because it is cheaper. I have had pulmonary embolism in my lungs once. the end of December, 2015. I have been told that I have pulmonary hypertension, but no reason why. I had a sonogram done in April, on my legs, which showed that there are more blood clots in my legs. This is after taking Xeralto for almost 4 months. I do not think there should be any kind of clots with medicine. In the last 5 days every joint in my body hurts to the touch. In my shoulder, wrists, fingers, ankles, feet and back. I have two questions- Could a blood disorder be the reason my blood coagulates so much? and Does Warfarin or Xeralto cause the joint pains I have. On a scale of 1 to 10 the pain is at least an 8 and often a 9. I believe my Mom had some kind of blood disorder that caused her to have blood clots. Please HELP!
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
Hello,
The Xarelto means rivaroxaban is the best anticoagulant medication. It is safe also as compare to Warfarin. You are right. You can have a blood disorder that is causing thrombosis means clots.
The prothrombin gene mutation, protein c deficiency, protein S deficiency, factor V leiden mutation etc can be the cause.
The complete coagulation profile should be done for further workup. Low molecular weight heparin injections can be given additionally to prevent thrombus.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
The Xarelto means rivaroxaban is the best anticoagulant medication. It is safe also as compare to Warfarin. You are right. You can have a blood disorder that is causing thrombosis means clots.
The prothrombin gene mutation, protein c deficiency, protein S deficiency, factor V leiden mutation etc can be the cause.
The complete coagulation profile should be done for further workup. Low molecular weight heparin injections can be given additionally to prevent thrombus.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....