My PE Was Linked To Protein C Deficiency: Michael’s Story

During the summer of 2008, I started feeling lightheaded when I walked up stairs or tried to lift something heavy. This was a strange and new experience for me, since…

The Doctor Told Her Not to Worry: Marsha’s Story

My younger sister Marsha had many blood clots over the years. She found out that she had protein S deficiency shortly after our father died in 1998. She had veins…

Factor V Leiden

…stop smoking. There are many programs, websites and tools that …

What is thrombophilia?

…since found out that several family members on my mother’s …

Thrombophilia Resources

…More about Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Written by: Jan M. …

We Lived in the Hospital for Six Months: Luca and Mousumi’s Story

…would love to connect with anyone else experiencing this. Resources Protein S and Protein C Deficiency Disorders Team Stop The Clot Support Group Blood Clot Info.: Risks, Symptoms and Prevention…

I Was In Denial: Brianne’s Story

…him about my brother’s history of blood clots and Protein C deficiency. During the next two weeks, I was able to do less and less. I now felt as if…

Factor V Leiden Resources

…United States have this. FVL. FVL increases a person’s risk …

The Doctor Didn’t Listen: Jason’s Story, As Told by His Mother

Note: This is Jason’s story as told by his mother, Becky Hilty This story is about my son Jason Michael Hilty, born November 9, 1988. Jason died of a DVT…

I’m Still Struggling After Months of Recovery: Melissa’s Story

…was confirmed I also have protein S deficiency. I was also on the hormonal contraceptive pill, so I had to stop taking it. As time went on, I didn’t see…