u/OresundBridge

I just got diagnosed a few weeks ago with DVT and a PE and am now on Eliquis blood thinner. A few days ago I bought the following silicone bracelet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GWRRK7L/ As you can see, the print is really large, and I'm not too crazy about people asking me about why I'm on a blood thinner (especially at work). So at the moment, I've turned it inside out. I'm wearing the red one and there's nothing printed on the back. My question is, if you saw a such a red (or other color) bracelet on an unconscious patient, would you likely check to see if there was something printed on the other side?

I will eventually get a more discrete bracelet (with more info), but the reviews for many of the more traditional style bracelets talked about problems with the clasps or the chain, etc. So until I find one with better reviews, I figured this one was cheap enough for immediate use (it's comfortable too). Also, having something is better than no bracelet at all. But if nobody's gonna check the other side, then it's not really any better.

Your thoughts?

I just started on Eliquis two weeks ago. As far as I can tell, my employer's insurance covers the first 3 months at $25/month (they call it a "courtesy fill"). After that it's considered a "maintenance medication" and the price jumps up dramatically.

It seems like the Eliquis $10 copay card will work for at least two years, but I'm unclear what will happen after that. Is it easy to reapply for another two years? Are there any downsides to using the card for even the first two years (loss of privacy, annoying marketing texts, emails, etc.)? I'm willing to tolerate some of these to save $, but I would still like to know what to expect.

Also, there's a supposed $2,000 annual limit, but when I talked with a rep from the Eliquis support line she didn't explain it very well. Is the $2,000 limit based on the retail price of the Eliquis, on how much my insurance normally charges for it, or something else?

Any advice/explanations from those who have been paying for Eliquis for a while would be greatly appreciated!

Discovered I had a DVT and PE last week. Was prescribed Eliquis and compression socks, but was given no guidelines on what to look for in the socks. Initially my PCP's Nurse Practitioner prescribed compression pants, because the clot was near my groin. But after explaining these were really hard to find through a DME supplier, my PCP said knee-high socks were fine and to wear them on both legs. However, getting prescription socks is a journey in itself: Getting my doctor's office to send the relevant info to the DME supplier, making an appointment to get fitted, etc.

Since I was told I needed to start wearing compression socks after my third day on Eliquis, I bought some non-prescription socks from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VWT4XRG/ These are listed as 20-30mmHG, but I have no idea if that's accurate. While they were uncomfortable the first couple of days, I'm getting used to them now. But I'm still waiting for my appointment with the DME store so I can get some prescription ones (which are fortunately covered by my insurance).

While I'm waiting for my appointment, I'm wondering how much of a difference is there between prescription and non-prescription socks (both in terms of comfort and effectiveness)? I realize OTC ones probably vary greatly, but I just want to learn about your personal experience.

Also, just out of curiosity, did your doctor initially prescribe a ridiculously low number of socks? On my first visit, the Nurse Practitioner prescribed one pair of pants (!) and when I asked for a greater quantity, my doctor changed the prescription to knee-high socks and prescribed two pair (at least I hope the DME store reads the script as two pair). I know I'm going to ask for "refills", but it seems like a lack of common sense to prescribe such a low number. I don't do laundry every day, or even every other day!