I Collapsed In Front of My Wife: Steve’s Story
…tested positive for factor V Leiden, a genetic blood clotting disorder. My siblings and some nephews also have Factor V Leiden, but none of my kids have it. During the…
Staying Positive Despite Numerous Blood Clots: Martin’s Story
…usually lucky to survive one clotting incident. Having Factor V Leiden, leaves me prone to clotting for the rest of my life. I’ve been very fortunate so far to have…
Don’t Ignore Calf Pain or Shortness of Breath: Scott’s Story
My dad had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) many years ago and was diagnosed with factor V Leiden. Because of this, I was tested and found to have inherited this mutation…
Prothrombin G20210A (Factor II Mutation) Resources
…(Factor II Mutation) at the links below: …
Thrombophilia References
…Prevention, “Venous Thromboembolism (Blood Clots): Data and …
They Couldn’t Figure Out What Was Wrong: Shantelle’s Story
…groin. After I was diagnosed, it took three months to recover, as I couldn’t walk. I was diagnosed with factor II deficiency and factor V Leiden. The blood clot was…
Her Death Taught Us Lessons: Deborah’s Story As Told By Her Twin Sister, Mary
…positive for the blood clotting disorder heterozygous (one copy) Factor V Leiden (FVL). Deborah became anxious and depressed in the months following her DVT, but I saw her as a…
Spent the Night Googling My Symptoms: Lauren’s Story
…wasn’t until August 2011 that I learned I had Factor V Leiden and Factor II blood clotting disorders. I will now take blood thinners for the rest of my life….
To Test or Not to Test: Perspectives on Guidelines Opposing Routine Testing Under Certain Circumstances
The Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention …
I Didn’t Have the Typical Symptoms: Victoria’s Story
…thinner or anti-clotting medication), a pressure stocking and warfarin for 3 months. As I did not test positive for Factor V Leiden, I visited two GP’s (general practitioners) and a…