I had a PE in August possibly provoked by car travel. I am 72. Last week I was put on Maintenance dose of 2.5 twice daily. Next week, I am taking my first car trip after 9 months of no travel and asked hemo doctor if I should go back to 5 mg for the week of my trip and he said no need to. i have read that other doctors have said otherwise. Just wanted to ask what others have done in this situation. I still have some 5 mg left.
Thanks!
I had my PE last August, possibly provoked by long car ride. I am now on maintenance dose of Eliquis..
When I asked my hemo doctor about genetic testing, he said that bc of my age (72) that if it were genetic, something would have happened earlier in my life? He did test me for something with the word Lupus, but that came out negative.
Have you all heard of a doctor saying that? He also said I had no need for compression socks, that they do not prevent clotting and I have no swelling. I had another doctor say no need for compression socks? I bought some anyway for my upcoming car trip
I guess that as long as I am on DOAC, maybe genetic testing doesn’t matter bc I would still be doing the same treatment.
Thanks all!
you all were very helpful with my last post, and now I am confident in wearing barefoot shoes going forward, what brand would you say has the widest toe box? Right now I wear Xero, but would like to find another brand for variety, and possibly one that might be a tad wider than Xero.
Thanks!
I had two podiatrists tell me I should not go barefoot or wear barefoot shoes bc of my high arches and my age (72) I spent several hundred dollars on orthotics and triple wide shoes but could never wear them bc could never get used to them. i have worn Birkenstock for years with no problem and even walk long distance with them.
I finally got some Xero shoes and alternate those with Birks and I have to tell you I have no knee pain or leg pain when I wear either.
I keep hearing doctor voice tell in me I will ruin my feet, but then I am thinking why don’t I just do what feels best?! duh.
I did put a small arch support in my Xero shoes but not my orthotics.
I actually spent a lot of money on Hokas but they hurt the worst!
any thoughts?