Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

Bless him! DH went white then green before leaving the room, wouldn't have been a great deal of help....it would have been different when injecting cows when farming (used needles as thick as fine knitting needles !)

Yes - I looked pretty bruised and battered when I needed to self-inject an anti-coagulant for 4 months after a fracture. But less bruised than when OH did it for me - he is an ex-doc, but has PD so his aim was a bit shaky!

There are alternative anticoagulants in tablet or injection form, so I think best to ask GP.
I had 3 months of Dalteparin (Fragmin) injections after smashing my ankle, without any side effects other than lots of tiny pinpricks and bruises on my fat sylph-like highly toned wobbly tummy.
Pity it wasn't Botox !

Oh, thanks, Tricia. It does sound like it could be the same, doesn't it? I believe it is commonly given after an op to thin the blood and prevent clots. I'll look into that.

I think that's what husband had in injection form after he had an operation to repair his broken ?tibia.
He came out in a severely itchy rash too. After a day or 2 we went to the doctor and he said he should have come straight away. Gave him an alternative to take in tablet form, which was OK.
Best to ask your GP.

I have tried piriton but without effect. An antihistamine cream could be an idea, though. I'll try the pharmacist route. Thanks for all your suggestions.

Could you consult a pharmacist about possibly taking an antihistamine, or using an antihistamine cream for the itching? I don't know if it would work, but I think I'd ask if I were you.

I had no problems when I was on it thank goodness. It sounds very annoying. So far it looks as though you are only the sufferer! Bad luck!

No, I won't give them a miss, Mishap, I'm not that daft. I'd just like to know that I am not the only sufferer!

Have you spoken to doc about this? Don't be tempted to give them a miss without medical advice.