Another Chance at Life: Rachael’s Story
…were no known risk factors that contributed to them. Additional testing disclosed the reason for the clots. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune clotting disorder called antiphospholipid syndrome, or APS,…
I Thought I Had a Blood Clot, But No One Listened: Cherree’s Story
…all gave up, a brand new doctor came in while I was having dialysis, picked up my chart and knew what was wrong. My diagnosis is catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, which…
Checklists of Questions Prior to INR Self-Testing
…producing blood from a vein draw. Self-Testing May Not Be a Good …
Doctors Will Gaslight You Into Believing You’re Crazy: Kourtney’s Story
…receive a slew of testing and an overnight hospital stay. If that nurse hadn’t advocated for me, I would not be here right now. I was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome,…
Monitor Your Own Vitals: Jamie’s Story
…I may also have antiphospholipid syndrome. My advice to others is to always listen to your body! Monitor your own vitals! Be your own advocate! The whole ordeal was very…
I Am My Own Best Healthcare Advocate: Michael’s Story
…They took some blood for a D-Dimer test, and diagnosed me with Post-Thrombotic Syndrome. I was told not to worry and that I could do normal activities over the weekend,…
How are DVT/PE diagnosed in children?
…right iliac artery); Paget-Schroetter syndrome …
Athlete-Specific Challenges and Questions About Blood Clots
…over weeks and months. Some residual symptoms may persist …
I Increased My Risk Without Realizing It: Lisa’s Story
…to May Thurner’s Syndrome. My name is Lisa Jensen and I am a fortunate survivor of both a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). I was busy starting…
Today, I’m Blessed to Have My Health: Kimberly’s Story
…break up the clot. I know that advice is why my post-thrombotic syndrome symptoms are minimal. May-Thurner syndrome was found during that procedure and corrected with two stents. I’ve had…