If Your Symptoms Persist, Get Another Opinion: Lauren’s Story
…you get checked out and get the all-clear. If the symptoms persist, get another opinion! Resources Factor V Leiden Resources Women and Blood Clots Signs and Symptoms of Blood Clots…
I Begged Them to Look at my Lungs for Clots: Renee’s Story
…in saying I was right, clots in both lungs. Blood tests revealed a that I have a blood clotting disorder, factor V Leiden heterozygous, and they believe birth control triggered…
Educate and Listen to Your Body: Tina’s Story
…positive for factor V Leiden, which is one of the more common clotting disorders that increases a person’s risk for dangerous blood clots. One year after I learned I had…
I’m the Most Positive Person in the World: Colleen’s Story
…have factor V Leiden – which I didn’t know about until my first clot—endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and epilepsy. In spite of all of these diagnoses, I am probably the most positive…
I Had No Idea That the Pain in my Knee Was a Warning Sign: Mark’s Story
…factors, I have factor V Leiden heterozygous. Our daughters have been tested. One has it and the other does not. With both PEs, I had bouts of inactivity. The first…
I’ve Never Been So Panicked in My Life: Adam’s Story
…started feeling better over the next few days. In terms of risk factors, I have factor V Leiden, and so does my mother and sister. I also spent a few…
Having a Blood Clot Taught Me to Seize the Day: Molly’s Story
…back to an exam room, followed by a flock of healthcare professionals. I was admitted to the hospital, and later learned that I have factor V Leiden. It took few…
I Had Two DVTs: Lotus’s Story
…and sure enough, it came back positive for Factor V Leiden. None of my other family members have had a DVT, as far as I know. I was once again…
Not Just Calf Pain: Kayla’s Story
…so thankful that my primary care provider ordered genetic testing and was so helpful during this entire process. Resources Factor V Leiden Resources Women and Blood Clots Know Your Risk…
NBCA Video Series – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blood Clotting
…4 of 8 Artery and Vein differences regarding clots, Arterial …