Yes I know this board is supposed to be about Q related content; however, I don't think there are any other forums on the internet with people who are smart enough to answer my question. I don't trust my doctor because I think she's compromised by Big Pharma.
Awhile back after taking an ultrasound test, they told me the blood clots in my lower left leg have finally dissolved after taking Warfarin for 12 years. But they want to keep me on Warfarin as a preventive anti-clot drug forever. My main concern with this regiment is the possibility of suffering fatigue from taking the drug. I don't know how it causes fatigue; however, it's still my number one suspect. If a far simpler drug such as aspirin can be an effective treatment at preventing blood clots without the debilitating side effects of fatigue, I'm all for it. Please express your thoughts.
Aspirin is far less potent, in terms of clot reducing power, than warfarin. But it is a blood thinner, so it is a potential substitute. Tons of aspirin will lead to other problems, though: a close family member took aspirin heavily for a while and suffered stomach ulcers that she blamed on the aspirin.
NAC is also a blood thinner, and I'm unaware of side effects, so it might be a better choice. You might get a better answer if you could explain more about how and why you got the clots to begin with, and why it took 12 years to clear them up.
As far as not trusting your doctor is concerned, sounds like it's time to change doctors. Try looking (I use Google maps for this kind of search) for a naturopathic doctor, or integrative medicine doctor, who usually have sacrificed a lot of pharma reward money to practice according to their conscience. If you're lucky they are covered by insurance, but often you have to pay cash.
God bless.