I Should’ve Trusted My Instincts: Kara’s Story
…vascular surgeon, because I was still feeling pain and heaviness in my leg after 4 months. The vascular surgeon diagnosed May-Thurner Syndrome, which is a compression of my iliac vein….
I Had No Idea Pregnancy and Childbirth Were Risk Factors: Bailey’s Story
…It’s been almost a year now, and I’ve been diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS). I will have a kink in my vein for the rest of my life, that will…
I Had the Perfect Storm of Risk Factors: Aimee’s Story
…the abdomen crosses over and compresses the vein against the spine. This is called May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS). The compression of my vein caused a complete closure of the vein, stopping…
UPDATE: REGARDING NEW ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS FROM A PATIENT PERSPECTIVE
…It is anticipated that the product will be recommended for …
PEP Talk: Patients Educating Patients
…invited to join our discussion. April PEP Talk: May-Thurner …
Three DVTs in Two Decades: Heather’s Story
…May-Thurner syndrome and some bad perforator veins as well. A few weeks ago, I had stents put in two iliac veins. If the wound doesn’t get better, we’re scheduling a…
My Clot Started 10 Years Before It Was Found: Jana’s Story
…keep my left iliac vein open. We learned my clots were caused by four things: factor II prothrombin deficiency clotting disorder, 14 years on birth control, May-Thurner syndrome, and a…
The Clot Went From My Groin to My Ankle: Janis’ Story
…I have May-Thurner syndrome, I used hormonal contraception, I’m a former smoker and I have a family history of clots. After a couple of days, I went home to recover….
Women Need to be Extremely Careful About Birth Control: Amy’s Story
…which I’m still taking. It’s believed that my May-Thurner syndrome and hormonal birth control caused my clots. I would advise women to be extremely careful about the birth control they…
The Hematologist Told Me to Buy a Lottery Ticket For How Lucky I’d Been: McKenna’s Story
…During my week in the hospital, I went through two thrombectomy procedures. Doctors also discovered that I have May-Thurner syndrome, and within the same month, I learned I also have…