You have to be very careful when you are on blood thinners. Being on blood thinners makes you a high risk for internal bleeding if you have an accident or are injured. Be careful if and when you bump your head or fall. It is a good idea to have a medical alert bracelet that states you have a hypercoaguable state and that you are on anticoagulants. (Paramedics and sometimes doctors don't recognize what APS is. If you say you have a hypercoaguable state, they WILL recognize this. Think about the nature of an emergency you may have.
In the event of a stroke or heart attack you may not be able to speak and your bracelet can do the speaking for you. Bleeding out is a very real risk if you are in an emergency situation. Your doctor will suggest to you that you do not engage in any contact sports. You are much more prone to bruising, I noticed that especially when I was on Comaudin. Please note that you need to get your INR numbers checked regularly while on Comaudin. You do not need to get INR numbers checked with Lovenox.
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