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The Day that Changed My Life: Philip’s Story
My name is Philip Begley, I am 56 years old, and I live in England. My story began on November 22, 1999. My truck was in for MOT annual service, so my boss said to start work late the next day. The next day came, Tuesday, and I was sitting down, putting my boots on…
The Most Terrifying Experience of My Life: Sue’s Story
I was 23 years old when I gave birth to my daughter in June 2010. During the last few months of my pregnancy, I sat and laid in bed a lot, because I suffered from sciatica, a condition in which compression of the spinal nerve causes pain in the lower back. Everything was normal with…
Knowing Your Risk Could Save Your Life: Jessica’s Story
My name is Jessica Nichols and I am a 28-year-old female living in Cheshire, England. In December 2015, I had the shock of my life when I was diagnosed with a Pulmonary Embolism or blood clot in my lung. I woke up one Saturday with a very sore knee. However, I didn’t think much of it at the…
Don’t Wait to Get Help: David’s Story
My name is David Chadwick and I am a 27-year-old male. On January 18, 2016, I was walking to a shop that is about three minutes from my house. I typically use this time to make mobile calls, as the reception in my house is terrible. I was on the phone with my friend when she said,…
I Didn’t Have the Typical Symptoms: Victoria’s Story
I am a healthy 23 year old who exercises 6 times a week, eats healthy food, and has never smoked. After returning from nearly a year overseas, I decided to change my lifestyle and lost nearly 20 kg (44 pounds) in the past 5 months. During this period I became really in tune with my…
Even Babies Can Get Blood Clots: Julian’s Story
I want to share my story. My mom helped me write this: My name is Julian Adams, I’m 5 years old. I live in Belgium. When I was (exactly) 1 year old, I developed a blood clot in my leg, as a result of the chicken pox. I was very sick and I was…
