Know the Warning Signs: Pam’s Story
…need to be taken seriously. Remember the signs, and get blood work and genetic testing done. Know better, and do better. It will save a life. Resources Factor V Leiden…
My PE Triggered a Seismic Shift in My Lifestyle: Wendy’s Story
…my trip, but an undetected condition, factor V Leiden, and a recent trial of a birth control pill to alleviate heavy menstruation, exacerbated by my ignorance of its symptoms, created…
It Started with Stumbling up the Stairs: Misty’s Story
…surgeries there in the past, I assumed that my factor V Leiden status was on the record, so I decided to not mention my blood clotting disorder). I wore the…
A Blood Clot is Nothing to Mess Around With: Marshall’s Story
…is to go get help! A blood clot is nothing to mess around with. Resources Factor V Leiden Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Blood Clots…
Nurses Say I’m a Miracle: Marcus’ Story
I am a 39-year-old Native American. I have had 23 pulmonary emboli (PE) and 31 incidents of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) starting at age 22, caused by the factor V…
My PE Gave Me a New Perspective on Health Inequities: Vanessa’s Story
…been caused by factor V Leiden, a blood clotting disorder that can increase a person’s blood clot risk. Estrogen, a main component in the hormonal contraceptive I was taking, further…
In the Blink of an Eye: Cody’s Story
…know. On February 9, 2017, I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in my right lung, factor V Leiden heterozygous, and pulmonary infarction. It all started on January 2, 2017….
Go to the Hospital Instantly If You Have DVT or PE Symptoms: Bogdan’s Story
…factors, I tested positive for factor V Leiden heterozygous clotting disorder, and was a smoker. Also, the muscle rupture could have also played a role. My advice is to go…
I Was Overcome With Intense, Debilitating Chest Pain: Nina’s Story
…diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and factor V Leiden homozygous. I had been on birth control for 10 years and doctors believed that contributed to my clotting. Now I won’t…
The Road Trips That Changed My Life: Cydnee’s Story
…for six months and recommended I get tested for a clotting disorder. It came back as positive for factor V Leiden mutation. I am in the process of encouraging my…