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Extreme Fatique, Joint Pain, Muscle Weakness With Eliquis For Afib (Page 5)
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Scared silly Says:
I was having extreme fatigue, joint pain, muscle weakness after starting Eliquis and started to having black stool with nausea and abdominal pain. I gradually reduced the dose until no longer taking Eliquis nor ever will. It really put a fear in me. Asprin works for me via my AFIB. I can tell if my blood is too thick when my heart is working hard to pump the blood out of my heart. I feel much better when my heart is pumping normally when the blood is thinner. You sometimes have to insist to your doctor the side effects you are feeling, this is a fairly new medication. Anyone else have these side effects?
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Re: Pat (# 80) 
I was told it's the clots that cause a lot of the pains I don't no if this is right or is it eliquis.pain in neck and top of shoulder and upper back anyone else hav this.
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Rob Says:
I have a strong suspicion that Eliquis is the cause of my weakness and inability to no longer being capable of climbing steps. It really got worse when the dose was increased from 2.5 to 5mg. When you add to this the fact that I have been going to the gym 4-6 times a week for at least an hour each time for ten years. I still go but I can't even step normally off the curb in they gym without stepping side ways. I just finished 14 sessions therapy which the instructor had his doctor's degree. I still can't climb the steps. Doctor's poo-poo that it could be Eliquis that has caused the problem. They would rather tell me it's arthritis and my age and it is what it is rather tha explore other alternatives too Eliquis. As long as they don't spend more than 15 minutes they are happy. By process of limitations Eliquis is the place that changes should be looked at.
Solution...Don't get old!
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Lexie Says:
Yes I have had joint pain since starting elquis, but I have tried other blood thinners and this works the best for me since my problem is a clotting problem and not afib. Warfarin isn't for me as they have trouble getting my INR's stable. I have other symptoms from other blood thinners so I have to deal with this unless someone knows of an alternative.
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Lexie Says:
Re: JCH (# 5)
I had a defibulator implanted in 1999 and formed a blood clot. I was on warfarin for about 6 years, of course you have to get your INR's checked to keep you at a certain level. I had no side effects accept getting blood drawn. After 6 years no more clots they just put me on 1mg and I was fine. In 2016 I had surgery and developed 3 blood clots and needless to say they first put me on xarelto and it did not agree with me at all. My doctor changed me to Eliquis and since I have been on it I have had joint and muscle pain, tired all the time, and gained 20 pounds, without changing my eating habits. I found out that other people are also experiencing the weight problem. I don't know if I want to try any other blood thinner because I believe there will be side effect to any of them. I will have to be on this for the rest of my life and it really disrupts the quality of life. Has anyone tried any other blood thinner out there and had no problem?
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MAD MATT Says:
Re: Rob (# 82)
That is what the docs, unfortunately.........IT IS IN YOUR HEAD AND YOU ARE GETTING OLD. It seems that older folks that exercise a lot are more prone to the muscle issues. That is what I found.
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Lexie Says:
Re: JCH (# 5)
I have the same symptom on Eliquis joint pain, fatigue, weight gain all since starting this blood thinner. However I do not have a fib I have a clotting problem otherwise I would be on Warfarin. Was on it before and aside from having to get your INR''s checked until they get your dosage right I had no side effects and zip was on it for years. It just isn't good for me now. All the other alternatives have some kind of side effects for me
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Lexie Says:
Re: JCH (# 5)
I have a tendency to get blood clots after a surgery so that is why I am on Eliquis. It has a better clotting factor then Warfarin. I had no side effects with Warfarin, but you would have to check with your Dr. first since you has a blood clot. On Eliquis, I have joint pain, weight gain, and tired all the time but all the other ones do the same thing. Wish I could be on Warfarin again
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Bobbie Says:
I have really bad headaches & feel overall weakness. I have been on it since October 8th 2019 for approximately 2 months & for 3 weeks I have had headaches number 5/6, on the pain scale. My Dr. thinks it is something else causing the headaches. I cannot take Pradaxa because I had severe heart burn. What to do?
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Lexie Says:
Re: Rob (# 82)
Eliqus I believe is the problem. I have no choice, since I am prone to blood clots, but just if I have surgery, so I am told I have to take 2 a day 5mg for the rest of my life. I have joint pain, tired all the time, I use to ride my bike 6 miles a day, or go to the gym, not anymore. I don't eat much, and eat healthy no fried or fast food for me, hardly any carbs, no surgar, and I have gained 25 libs since on this. The doctor says not a side effect, but gave a shout out and many replies with same problem. One runner gained 40 lbs. Do you have to be on this and nor Warfarin? I had no side effects when I was on Warfarin. It is a pain until they get your INR's straight, sometimes only a couple of weeks, and then get your INR's once a month. I would go back on that in a heartbeat.
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Mary Says:
After about 1 month of starting 5 mg twice daily Eliquis I have developed debilitating joint pain in my back, neck, knees, elbows, wrists and ankles. I had been walking miles a day and doing light aerobic classes, but can no longer do either. I now find it nearly impossible to get up from a sitting position, and have a hard time getting on or off the toilet. These symptoms are all new since I started taking Eliquis.
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joan Says:
We Eliquis users need another pain killer besides Tylenol which is next to useless.
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carolyn Says:
I have had all of the above problems with eliquis. I was in the Hospital with Blood Clots in my lungs and the Dr. put me on Eliquis. I had Blood Clots a few years ago and my DR, put me on another drug and I had to have my blood checked every Month, but I did Fine on the other drug. The Dr that put me on the other drug has since retired (all the GOOD Dr's are retiring) I feel pain and Leg and joint pain and muscle pain and I am having trouble walking. I am hoping the DR. will put me on something else soon .
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Bobbir Says:
I was taking aspirin & metroporlo for 7 years but I had a stroke on vacation. I was on vacation when it happened so went on pradaxa for 3 weeks, but the had severe heart burn. I am taking Eliquis now & I felt weird at first but I stayed on it & am doing fine now. I am 67 & so far si good.
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Hope Says:
I am 82 yrs old have had AFIB for 4 yrs since I had my hip replaced. Had a small stroke 6 months after hip replacement. No after effects of stroke. Dr put me on Eliquis. I have extreme fatigue weaknesss and dizziness, Went to ER and they found nothing, I could sleep all the time. Started research and looked at side effects. I started taking Vitamin b-12 and Iron. If I take them in the morning I feel much better. The Eliquis has affected my stomach and I get sick when I eat. I go to the Gastrointerologist next week. Hope he can find the answer.
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Nana Says:
My husband has been taking Eliquis 2.5 MG 2x a day for approx 6 weeks. Prior to that 1 81 mg aspirin. Has developed severe arm and leg weakness to the point of not being able to go up and down steps or get up from chair/commode. We have reduced to 2.5 1x for last 2 days and are going to discontinue it all together in next day or so. Also has red blotches all over his legs and is extremely fatigued. No more.
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BeccaB Says:
Yes, I also have severe muscle and joint pain, especially in my arms shoulders neck. I also have a general feeling of not being well, and fatigue. My symptoms are worse in the morning, if I don't take acetaminophen I can't function. Before taking Eliquis I was strong, active felt great, now my quality of life has dwindled to about a 3. I decided I would take my chances with my afib and start a low dose of aspirin and other natural supplements that will aid in better heart health. So I have only recently weaned myself off of Eliquis, it has been one week and still have the pain. However the general feeling of not being well has gone as well as the fatigue. I hope the pain will subside in a couple of weeks.
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Faye Says:
I was on Eliquis from July of 2016 to July of 2021.
I had many problems. March 4 I had aWatchman filter put in snd had to take Eliquis till end of June. I feel so much better. I am in permanent AFIB and take diltiazem 30m every 6 hrs. Had problems with constipation. Dr gave me 400m of magnesium. I also take one baby aspirin a day. I take iron and folic acid every day that helps me with the fatigue also B12.
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Dawn Marie Says:
Re: Lexie (# 84)
Look into Natural remedies...Tumeric comes up as Number one...there are many more
Developed small clot lung after 2 week stay in hospital via Covid & Bacterial Pneumonia...
Increased my Eliquis to 5mg 2x day and have Extreme pain shoulder...arms neck...starting in back...
I need to resume to Aspirin and Natural remedies...
I too have gained 20+ pounds...Some due to Steroids but have been off for awhile...Think it’s the Eliquis...Dietary not helping...Can’t loose this weight.
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Dawn Marie Says:
Re: Lexie (# 89)
Lexie What is INR???
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Dawn Marie Says:
Re: Hope (# 94)
Look into a Natural remedy called “Mastic Gum”...
For me it’s a Miracle for my belly.
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