I Had My First PE at 16: Cassie’s Story
Cassie Sheffield and her birth family were affected by blood clots, and discovered that the family has a genetic blood clotting disorder, Antithrombin (AT) III deficiency, that carries a high…
Misdiagnosed Repeatedly: Cheryl’s Story
I noticed I had a cough that would not go away in November 2007. I knew it wasn’t a cold, because I didn’t have any other symptoms of a cold….
Increasing Awareness of Factor V Leiden: Elizabeth Varga’s Story
I discovered that I was heterozygous for the factor V Leiden mutation in June of 2000 after my mother tested positive during a workup for superficial thrombophlebitis. My primary care…
My Son Had a Stroke at 17: Kyle and Laura’s Story
When my son, Kyle Posluszny, was 17 years old he developed a massive blood clot in his left leg. Doctors at the University of Michigan hospital had no idea what…
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My Head Swelled Up Twice It’s Size: Beverly’s Story
I had just been released from the hospital due to a severe allergic reaction. I was allowed to leave, but with some medication and no signs of blood clots. It…
My Body Was Out of Control: Cedric’s Story
As U.S. Army Master Fitness Trainer, I was use to physically challenging my body. So it was not unusual, when in August of 2002 I shrugged off a sharp pain…