Understanding Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
Up to 40 percent of people diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis or …
MASAB Memo, September 2017
MASAB Medical Memo #2, September 2017 Should we keep the pressure …
My Life with May-Thurner Syndrome: Kelly’s Story
…traveled to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, where I was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome. It is an anatomical condition where the iliac artery compresses the iliac vein against the spine…
The Hospital Was Baffled By My Symptoms: Tyler’s Story
…had any blood disorders that would cause this, and I was wrongly diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome. After then taking it in to my own hands and getting a second opinion,…
I’m a Nurse, But Being on This Side is Different: Jennifer’s Story
…the same if I was admitted to the hospital. Months later, I was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome, received an iliac stent, and was diagnosed with femoral neuropathy due to the…
Life is a Gift and it’s Fragile: Cara’s Story
…common genetic mutation called Factor II (or prothrombin). I had also been taking estrogen-containing birth control without knowing my risk factors. Ultimately, I was also diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome, which…
Don’t Ignore Symptoms of a Blood Clot: Marvin’s Story
…and I was diagnosed with a blood clot in my leg (deep vein thrombosis) and spent five days in the hospital. Testing showed that I have antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) as…
I Mistook My Symptoms as a Panic Attack: Jillian’s Story
…also have a clotting disorder, antiphospholipid syndrome, making me predisposed to clots. I am now on anticoagulants for the rest of my life. My lungs are weaker and contain scarring…
I’m On More Medications Than My Grandmother: Brianna’s Story
…In October 2021, doctors at the Mayo Clinic diagnosed me with antiphospholipid syndrome, among other things. I have to be on warfarin for life at 26. I still frequent Mayo,…
Put Your Health First: Elaine’s Story
…threats, leading to a higher risk of clotting. An antibody associated with Sjögren’s syndrome was detected that may be another contributing factor to the clot formation. However, my rheumatologist is…