If Your Symptoms Persist, Get Another Opinion: Lauren’s Story

…you get checked out and get the all-clear. If the symptoms persist, get another opinion! Resources Factor V Leiden Resources Women and Blood Clots Signs and Symptoms of Blood Clots…

I Begged Them to Look at my Lungs for Clots: Renee’s Story

…in saying I was right, clots in both lungs. Blood tests revealed a that I have a blood clotting disorder, factor V Leiden heterozygous, and they believe birth control triggered…

Educate and Listen to Your Body: Tina’s Story

…positive for factor V Leiden, which is one of the more common clotting disorders that increases a person’s risk for dangerous blood clots. One year after I learned I had…

I’m the Most Positive Person in the World: Colleen’s Story

…have factor V Leiden – which I didn’t know about until my first clot—endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and epilepsy. In spite of all of these diagnoses, I am probably the most positive…

I Had No Idea That the Pain in my Knee Was a Warning Sign: Mark’s Story

factors, I have factor V Leiden heterozygous. Our daughters have been tested. One has it and the other does not. With both PEs, I had bouts of inactivity. The first…

I’ve Never Been So Panicked in My Life: Adam’s Story

…started feeling better over the next few days. In terms of risk factors, I have factor V Leiden, and so does my mother and sister. I also spent a few…

Having a Blood Clot Taught Me to Seize the Day: Molly’s Story

…back to an exam room, followed by a flock of healthcare professionals. I was admitted to the hospital, and later learned that I have factor V Leiden. It took few…

I Had Two DVTs: Lotus’s Story

…and sure enough, it came back positive for Factor V Leiden. None of my other family members have had a DVT, as far as I know. I was once again…

Not Just Calf Pain: Kayla’s Story

…so thankful that my primary care provider ordered genetic testing and was so helpful during this entire process. Resources Factor V Leiden Resources Women and Blood Clots Know Your Risk…

NBCA Video Series – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blood Clotting

…4 of 8 Artery and Vein differences regarding clots, Arterial …