Af And Bowel Disease Should I Take Xarelto?

I have crohns disease ulcerative colitis severe bowel strictures and AF
My intestines are all knitted together with scar tissue from perforations and infection and several operations.
I am 68 and have had AF for over 30 years but now because of my age my doctor wants me to start taking xarelto.
I am reluctant to do so because it would be so easy for me to get an internal bleed
that could not be controlled.
I dont know what to do , not take them and risk a stroke or take them and risk a big bleed.
Anyone else in the same situation as me ?

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I have Crohn's Disease, too. I'm 27 years old. I had a bowel resection in April and developed a pulmonary embolism in my lung a week later. That was April 20th, and I've been on 20mg of Xerelto. Your fears are valid and I'm in a constant panic that I'm either clotting or bleeding internally. Part of the reason for my resection was my constant nausea. It seemed to fade that whole long week before the blood clot. It's back already, which upsets me. If all goes as planned, I'll stop Xerelto July 21. I'm excited but also terrified. You can't win for losing with this disease.

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If your doctor feels you need Xarelto, or some type of blood thinner/anti-clotting agent, it would be best to follow their advice. However, you also should make sure to tell them of your concerns, and even seek a second opinion, if you're unsure.

Xarelto may cause other side effects, including nausea, headache, easy bruising, and stomach pain.

Ref: Xarelto Information

Are you on any other medications?

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