The Road Trips That Changed My Life: Cydnee’s Story
…for six months and recommended I get tested for a clotting disorder. It came back as positive for factor V Leiden mutation. I am in the process of encouraging my…
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…year on anticoagulant therapy. Years later, Jessica discovered …
The Medical Profession has a Long Way to Go: Joel’s Story
…I have the factor II mutation heterozygous. My family members haven’t been tested because their insurance doesn’t cover it and they can’t afford it. My advice is to advocate for…
I Tried to Push Through the Pain: Jenna’s Story
…having blood work completed, it was discovered that I had factor V Leiden (FVL), which is a genetic mutation that makes you more susceptible to blood clots. That, in combination…
If Your Symptoms Persist, Get Another Opinion: Lauren’s Story
…Leiden mutation. That and hormonal contraception contributed to the clots. Don’t ignore worrisome symptoms even if you get checked out and get the all-clear. If the symptoms persist, get another…
A Super Bowl Sunday Like No Other: Nina’s Story
…this disorder. Whether you are at a high risk of clotting because of a genetic mutation or not, everyone needs to be aware of the symptoms of clots as well…
Family Members Across Several Generations Are Also Factor V Leiden-Positive: Wendy’s Story
…a year. After that, I was prescribed rivaroxiban. Since that time, many family members across several generations have discovered that they also have the factor V Leiden gene mutation. A…
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…