Air Travel and Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT
…hypercoagulable risk factors such as the …
I Almost Left the ER: Lucy’s Story
…now more aware of our risk factors. I am so thankful for the ER doctor’s quick action and for not brushing me off. Resources Factor V Leiden Factor II Pregnancy…
It’s Important to Listen to Your Body: Dan’s Story
…showed I had a DVT and was admitted back to the hospital. I was discharged seven days later with a diagnosis of factor V Leiden (homozygous) and a prescription for…
My Daughter Died From The Pill at 16: Theresa’s Story, As Told By Her Mother
…clot was caused by the pill. We were told then that she had Factor V Leiden, and that our whole family needed to be tested. It turns out she got…
I Refuse to Be a Victim: Mickey’s Story
…on factor V Leiden either. I am so grateful that NBCA exists now. Keep spreading the word! Resources Factor V Leiden Living Your Best Life on Blood Thinners Birth Control…
A Constant Headache Was a Sign of Something Serious: Marjorie’s Story
…a constant headache, get help! If you lose vision or can’t move a limb, get help! Resources Factor V Leiden Birth Control and Blood Clots Psychological Impact of Blood Clots…
It’s an Ongoing Battle to Stay Well and Manage This Life Condition: Callum’s Story
…hospital once they asked about my family history of clots. (My mother has factor V Leiden). I had two bilateral pulmonary emboli in my left and right lungs. I then…
Water Aerobics Keeps the Swelling Down: Gus’ Story
…experienced blood clots. Five years ago, my sister developed clots in her lungs (pulmonary emboli) and underwent testing for genetic clotting disorders. She was positive for factor V Leiden, prompting…
My Life Is Not the Same: Lisa’s Story
…a serious heart attack. A two-inch clot was stuck in my left ventricle. I was also diagnosed with heterozygous factor V Leiden, protein C and S deficiency, and polycythemia vera,…
There is Life After Blood Clots: Rebekah Bradford’s Story
…around my lung from what turned out to be a life-saving Frisbee collision. In the hospital, September 2012, I learned that I have the Factor V Leiden gene and this…