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I Had Clots in Both Legs While Running Endurance Races: Ernie’s Story

…I had $1 for everyone who told me I should have died, I would probably have $15-$20. In terms of genetic factors, my brother has factor v Leiden, but I…

Trust Your Gut: Kaitlyn’s Story

In April 2013, I traveled to Japan to visit my brother, and then to California to visit my grandfather. When I got home from my two-week vacation, I woke up…

Don’t Stop Until There is an Answer: Becca’s Story

…an estrogen birth control pill a few months earlier. The doctors believed that could be the cause. I ended up testing positive for the heterozygous form of factor V Leiden…

How A Drawing Saved My Life: Lori’s Story

…get tested for any risk factors. Sure enough, I have factor V Leiden (FVL) and it is hereditary. That, coupled with giving birth, created a risk I didn’t even know…

Volunteer Spotlight: The Sorace Family

…thinner and also diagnosed with a genetic clotting disorder, Factor V Leiden, before ultimately being sent home. Three months later, after getting another stomach virus, Gianni was short of breath…

Take Control and Take Steps to Prevent Blood Clots: Ashley’s Story

My name is Ashley, and I was diagnosed with factor V Leiden, protein S deficiency, and protein C deficiency in March 2017. I was a waitress at the time, and…