Keep Your Legs Active on Flights: Melanie’s Story

…known as prothrombin gene mutation that makes me more susceptible to clots than the average person. I am always waiting for another clot to happen because I realize clots can…

I Got Extremely Lucky: Kelly’s Story

…testing later showed that I carry the Prothrombin Gene Mutation (Factor II). I spent a year on anticoagulants and I’m doing well physically, but I’m still working through the PTSD…

Health Professionals

…MTHFR Mutations: Relation to Thrombosis and …

My Survival Was a Miracle: Jessica’s Story

…I was on the dosage to prevent clots during my entire pregnancy, as well as my previous pregnancy, because 3 years before, it was found that I have a prothrombin

Athletes and Blood Clots

…V Leiden, prothrombin 20210 …

Risk Factors

…increase the likelihood of blood clots? What is thrombophilia? …

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

…– 15) Part 5 of 8 Venous Thromboembolism, Genetic …

The PCP Who Dismissed My Concerns Was Dismissed By Me: Kay’s Story

…Before leaving the office that day, I had blood taken. As it turns out, I have two factors for clotting, factor V Leiden homozygous and factor II prothrombin gene mutation….

If I Had Waited One More Day, I Wouldn’t Be Here: Heather’s Story

…lab work and found I have a blood clotting disorder, factor II prothrombin gene mutation (heterozygous), and protein s deficiency. Testing showed I inherited the clotting disorder from my mom,…

Better Safe than Sorry: Gina’s Story

…disorder, called prothrombin gene mutation, that was triggered by my hormonal birth control. I’ve had this my entire life and I never knew. I am now on blood thinners indefinitely…