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Our 8-Year-Old Died of a Blood Clot: Garrett’s Story, as Told by his Mother

My son Garrett  Elder had a stomach virus in April 2008, and a strep throat two days later that was treated with a full course of antibiotics.  He developed pneumonia on day 3 and complained of leg pain during the night.  His breathing became heavy and his leg became swollen and hard. We took him to…

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MTS Has Changed Me: Jassmin’s Story

My name is Jassmin Robinson and I am a 14 year old young lady from Ohio.  I was correctly diagnosed with May Thurner syndrome on January 1, 2008.   Another name for this syndrome is iliac vein compression syndrome, because the left iliac vein in the groin is compressed by the right iliac artery. This increases…

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Proudly Wearing Compression Stockings: Katie’s Story

Katie was a junior in high school in 2007. Her periods were irregular and her doctor suggested that she begin taking birth control pill to regulate them.  We told her physician that her father had been diagnosed with factor V Leiden after a tiny stroke at age 39. We were told that this constituted a…

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Bullying Led to Blood Clots: Jessica’s Story

Jessica Stanley experienced physical trauma after a bullying incident in high school, from which she developed blood clots in her left leg and lungs. After taking a year off, she was proud to finish her senior year, and is now a blood clot survivor in her early 20s. My name is Jessica Stanley. Six years…

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