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Chronic Blood Clot Help Requested

Posted By Mark (New York) on 12/28/2020

Dear Ted,

I am a 55 yr old male with a history of three lower extremity DVT's and PE, which occured in 4/20.

As I write this, I believe that I am experiencing A DVT in my right leg, and possibly in my left. My chest feels a little funny, not sure if it's PE or anxiety>

I have been on 20mg xarelto/day since April. I missed two days last week when swollen ankles occured. I started taking Nattokinase @x/day.

If I go to the ER, they will confirm my diagnosis, keep me on Xarelto, which I hate, and send me home.

What should I do going forward as I don't want to continue the meds as they cause muscle spasms and cramping, and I am killing my kidneys.

I would be so appreciative if you could advise.

Blessings, Mark

EC: So sorry, Mark. Ted had a stroke in 2015 and is unable to answer. However, perhaps a few of the extremelyÃÂ knowledgeable contributors on Earth Clinic will reply.

Replied by Temperance (Massachusetts) on 01/04/2021

Xtendovite (xtendovite.com) has the right herbal ingredients to first deal with the hardening of the arteries, which is the greatest cause of heart attacks and strokes in most situations.

I read great reviews about this product and it is purely herbal....

Replied by Jeff Harmon (Oshawa, Ontario, Canada) on 01/04/2021

Short answer is nattokinase enzyme. Then some herbals such as Pycnogenol, horse chestnut, Butcher's broom and Ginkgo to support veins and arteries.

Replied by Amy (Nc) on 01/04/2021

I know nothing and have not tried it, but you might look into lumbrokinase which is like natto. Mercola had a column on it recently. Also broadly look into proteolytic enzymes. Jon Barron has written a lot about them and has a combo of them in capsules which might be helpful. Above all research about DVT and circulation and consult a professional for help in alleviating the conditions. I too don't like the pharmaceutical blood thinners but as everyone says "you don't want to have a stroke, do you?" Duh, of course not. Whatever hopefully supporting the medications with whatever you can do to strengthen your circulatory system in support of the pharms may mean less pharms and more effective treatment.

Replied by Debra (Nsw, Australia) on 01/04/2021

Hi Mark,

A couple of years ago my father in law got a blood clot in his leg after a hip operation. The orderly had grabbed his leg so tightly during the operation he created a blood clot and caused nerve damage. Afterward he was in agony with barely any blood flow to his foot, so they made a way through the clot so blood could flow and told him the clot was going to be permanent as they couldn't dissolve it.

I researched and found that Blackstrap Molasses dissolves clots so I told him about this. He went through 4 bottles, having 1 tbsp a day, and then had it rechecked. The clot was gone apparently so it had worked. Maybe this might help you.

Replied by Rachel (Me) on 01/04/2021

Blood clots are serious. They can travel through your body. I would suggest you have your doctor take you off Xarelto because of the side effects and see if your insurance will pay for Eliquis. It is a blood thinner that I am on and I sometimes feel a little tired but that is all.

The doctors should of prescribed you a different blood thinner when you mentioned the side effects. You will have to insist. If your chest feels funny you should tell your doctor to check if there are blood clots in there. -

You really need to stay on blood thinners for 3-6 months to make sure they are dissolved. You could also request that lab work be done to see if you have the inherited mutated gene that causes blood clots. That is what I have.

Important to stay hydrated and have physical movement...walks, etc.

Good luck to you.

Replied by Sharon (Missouri) on 01/04/2021

This is complex, and you may need to do research and get a naturopathic doctor to get off pharma meds there are natural ways to clear your arteries;.f ish oil, natto, etc.

Here is an article that may help with natural ways:

https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2019/03/18/lumbrokinase-for-heart-health.aspx?v=1609824714

Replied by Paldren (Australia) on 01/04/2021

Yes, I would look into serrapeptase/ natto/ lumbrakinase. And take natural blood thinners which can be quite effective - ginger, garlic, good mixed Vit E, Cod Liver Oil, Gingko etc, the things they tell you not to take before an op :) No iron. I am not sure if Bragg ACV might clean out blood vessels? Best wishes.

Replied by Mona (Texas ) on 01/05/2021

I would suggest you look into Dr. Christopherâs info on Cayenne Pepper ,in addition to other good recommendations made in the comments.

Replied by Veronika (Czech) on 01/05/2021

Natokinasse!!!

It disolved my husbands DVT very quickly and better than the prescription drugs. He was supposed to be on blood thinner for life as it was his second time and his mum had it too. He just takes natokinasse now daily and his blood is monitered every six month and he is great.

Replied by Dee (Florida) on 01/05/2021

Consult your doctor if trying natural remedies or find a Naturopathic doctor. If you are taking meds sometimes natural remedies will interfere.

For thinning the blood and healthy arteries, you can try Ginger root, Garlic, and Tumeric powder. Get on a Healthy mediterranean diet, exercise, and meditate to detress. Take a good brand Multi-Vitamin, with extra Vitamin C, D, and Magnesium. Also take Alpha Lipoic acid, Co-Q10, Probiotics, Omega 3 (very important), and Milk Thistle. Up your Vitamin D to 4000 IU, D3 has to be taken with K2. After 2-3 months have your doctor test your Vit. D level, it should be between 40 - 80,60 is a good level.

I learned so much from the TV show "Your Health" by Dr. Richard Becker D.O. Here are his you tube videos. I skip the vitamin commercials. I hope this helps you.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dr.+richard+becker+your+health+tv

Replied by Dibro (Usa) on 01/05/2021

Not medical advice/works for me

dmso rose scent cream/or dmso straight out of the bottle.

Although liquid form of dmso (may itch a little) for 10-15 min. but will pass.

Do ((not)) take hesperidin or Butchers Broom if taking any prescribed blood thinners/otherwise they work great for circulation.

Replied by Sharon (Missouri) on 01/05/2021

Here is a good article on "DMSO" which may help your blood clots. You need a naturopath to help with this. They sell a pure form of DMSO on amazon. Do your research. You can't take pharma blood thinners with this stuff

https://www.sott.net/article/228453-DMSO-The-Real-Miracle-Solution

Replied by Tom (Currently Texas) on 01/19/2021

I felt clots near my left bicep in 2016 after a blood draw for a physical.

I had the idea to try taking sodium citrate powder because it melts cheese without heat for sauces like mac n' cheese sauce and nacho cheese sauce. It worked like a charm.

So I received a pound of sodium citrate powder from eBay in a week, although I now order it from BulkSupplments.

By that time, I could feel the clots had moved up my left arm to the left side of my heart. So I started taking I think a half measuring teaspoon mornings and afternoons in maybe 4 ounces or more of water. Sodium citrate has a good bit of sodium in it.

The clots were dissolved and gone in like 3 days as I recall, although I finished taking the pound over the next month.

Just to hopefully dissolve any gunk in my body, and for health I currently take in say 6 oz of water, a level half teaspoon of sodium citrate powder mornings with 3 grams of ascorbic acid powder and a half teaspoon of magnesium hydroxide powder for it's oxygen.

Also, there was a study that mice on a 10% garlic powder diet, softened their aortas. So for probably a year now, I take a rounded teaspoon of garlic powder in water, mornings. It's probably equal to 10 small cloves.

I put it on my tongue first, and just wash it down with other powders. like paprika, rosemary, black pepper, turmeric, quercetin, nopal, hesperidin, etc.

Mornings I also take two 40,000 unit capsules of SwansonVitamins Serrazimes serrapeptase. On the first night as I laid my head on the pillow, I felt/heard a momentary turbulence go up through my carotid arteries.

So I now think I am protected from stroke as long as I take the Serrazimes.

I take about 44 supplements, many of them being foods, last I counted.

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