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What supplements prevent blood clots?

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Lake Charles, LA

Supplements that may help prevent leg blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) by supporting circulation or acting as natural blood thinners include fish oil (omega-3s), vitamin E, garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, and Pycnogenol. These agents work by reducing platelet aggregation (sticking) or decreasing vascular inflammation. Consult a doctor before starting these, especially if you are on blood thinners. 
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April 14
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes baby aspirin is the best one to take at 81 mg. No risk of stomach bleeding.

April 15
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I was taking 325 mg of aspirin daily for blood clots and recently reduced to 81 mg of aspirin daily per my pharmacist/doctors recommendation.

April 14
MyMyelomaTeam

What supplements might help prevent blood clots with myeloma?

While you've listed several supplements that may have blood-thinning properties, it's crucial to understand that people with myeloma face unique clotting risks. Myeloma itself causes hypercoagulability (extra-sticky blood), and many myeloma treatments—especially Show Full Answer

What supplements might help prevent blood clots with myeloma?

While you've listed several supplements that may have blood-thinning properties, it's crucial to understand that people with myeloma face unique clotting risks. Myeloma itself causes hypercoagulability (extra-sticky blood), and many myeloma treatments—especially immunomodulatory drugs like lenalidomide and thalidomide, particularly when combined with dexamethasone—significantly increase blood clot risk.

Your healthcare team will likely recommend prescription anticoagulants (blood thinners) like warfarin or heparin as the most effective prevention strategy. These medications are proven treatments for preventing blood clots in people with myeloma.

Before taking any supplements, you must discuss them with your oncologist because:

* Natural supplements can dangerously intensify prescription blood thinners
* Some may interfere with your myeloma treatments
* Your doctor needs to assess your individual clotting risk factors
* Supplements aren't replacements for medical-grade anticoagulation therapy

Your cancer care team can help you weigh the benefits and risks of any supplement alongside your myeloma treatment plan.

April 14

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