I Had Three PEs: Kirsys’ Story
…conditions, and confirmed that I had protein C and S deficiencies. Several years later, I was pregnant with my second child. I was afraid of clotting again, but my doctor…
Be Your Own Advocate: Michelle’s Story
…and symptoms of blood clots, please click here. To learn more about birth control and blood clot risks, please click here. To get help finding a healthcare provider, please click…
How is DVT diagnosed?
…who operates the ultrasound machine) tries to collapse or …
Nurses Say I’m a Miracle: Marcus’ Story
…Leiden mutation. I also have congenital protein C and S deficiencies. Nurses say I’m a miracle and call me a medical anomaly. Doctors ask me how I’m still alive. My…
How is PE Diagnosed?
…present. Spiral Computed Tomography of the Chest An alternative …
This Completely Changed the Way I Regard My Health: Chelsey’s Story
…pulmonary embolism. It can happen to anyone, at any time, at any age. This experience has completely changed the way I regard my health. I am more conscientious and aware…
I Am My Best Advocate: Jessica’s Story
…and dizzy and needed to lie down. I couldn’t move or speak. I had a stroke! More specifically, a posterior cerebral artery (PCA) stroke. I was never really given a…
There’s A Reason I’m Still Here: Barbara’s Story
…shift I checked myself in. The chest CT showed I had a PE. I was admitted and taken off birth control. I was terrified. My kids were 17 and 12…
I Still Have a 40% Blockage in my Main Vein: Leonard’s Story
…41-year-old survivor of a blood clot and living the best life I can. Resources Signs and Symptoms of Blood Clots Know Your Risk for Blood Clots New Patient Resource Guide…
Sharing My Story, My Final Step in Healing: Shelley’s Story
…being discharged. I was diagnosed with heterozygous prothrombin G20210A mutation, also called factor II, which means people like me produce more prothrombin protein than needed, which can increase a person’s…