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On xarelto and hit the back of my head hard.

Chante2017
Chante2017

I was clumsy and banged the back of my head on the frame of the car door while getting out my hand slipped it was hard enough to see stars and now i have a headache still 9 hours later. I debated going to the hospital but didnt really want to wait a long time to be told to go home and watch for... now of course im second guessing my decision as i read now that all head bumps should be evaluated immediately if on blood thinners... anyone have any advice on this matter i dont know if I should go in or not?? 

rmb
rmb
Well I've cracked my head good, several times, while on warfarin, while on xarelto and while on lovenox and pretty much just had a bruise, bump and a tender spot. I think the seek medical attention immediately is just a liability thing. They have to say that kind of stuff when it comes to anticoagulant medications. There is a risk of hematoma or bleed any time you have body trauma while on the meds. With that said, since you still have a headache I'd just call your doc and see what he recommends.
puterdoc2
puterdoc2
I totally disagree!!! They do NOT say that just for liability reasons!!! I hit my head hard one time and I was also seeing stars. I did go into emergency they did aCT scan of my head and I was fine. But I asked the doctor, at what point or how hard do you have to hit your head before going into emergency. He said, "if you have to ask, or if you wonder, you need to be checked out. If you do get a brain bleed you don't have ANY time to spare!" Go get checked out PLEASE!!! You are better safe than sorry. Good lock!
rmb
rmb
Relax.

If you're on anticoagulants you can bleed when you hit your head or have any trauma. That is just common sense and when in doubt, call your doc. That's common sense too.

What I'm saying is that not every head bump means you are going to hemorrhage to death but it has to be noted on meds because there is a chance it can happen.
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