pulmonary embolism
"Was rushed to the hospital with pulmonary embolisms in both lungs - one pressing on the right ventricle of the heart - platelets so low after heparin drip they didn't think I would survive.  After a two hour trip in ambulance for an 11 day stay in major hospital, I was put on Xarelto twice a day for a week, then 20 mg daily.  That was the beginning of Feb. - 4 months ago - I have been on Xarelto daily since then with no side effects at all.  I was told I would have to be on it for life.  I don't have any diet restrictions, but I do stay away from grapefruit - that is my own choice.  I actually don't even realize I'm on this med when I don't think about it."