Hi I have stage 4 lung cancer and I was started on Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) on Sep 3rd for a PE.
In the last couple of weeks I've been getting what I think is liver pain. My consultant thinks it's deferred pain from a tumour in my right hand kidney. However, I've no obvious kidney pain but definitely pain in my liver region under my right hand ribs.
Having researched this on the web if seems that if you're unlucky you can get liver damage from blood thinners, including Xarelto.
I'm going to speak to my MacMillan nurse tomorrow about it but anyone got experience of this?
Hi Gary P. I’ve not heard of anyone here with liver damage whilst on blood thinners. I think it is a good idea to talk to your Macmillan nurse, but have you had any recent blood tests? That would show if any real liver concerns. Also look out for yellowing of skin, and eyes. I’m not a nurse, so please only take this as my own general opinion.
Hi Gary, well that is good news. I did wonder if it was gallbladder pain you were feeling, but as this is linked to the liver, I don’t know if this would show up in the liver function test. My other half had stones in his gallbladder and was in terrible pain, under the right side of his ribs. Good luck with the consultation on Wednesday. Let us know how you get on.
Hi Gary, I am so terribly sorry to hear this. That is indeed a huge decision for you to make. Do you have support at home? I would urge you to call the Macmillan support line where you can talk this through with someone, I think it will give you the help you need to make this decision. They are open 7 days a week from 8am til 8pm on 0808 808 00 00. I wish you all the very best Gary.
