What Affects Me Most is the Anxiety: Jocelyn’s Story
…lungs. Doctors believed birth control was my only risk factor, but a year later I was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome. Six months after that, I had a stent placed. I…
I Should’ve Trusted My Instincts: Kara’s Story
…vascular surgeon, because I was still feeling pain and heaviness in my leg after 4 months. The vascular surgeon diagnosed May-Thurner Syndrome, which is a compression of my iliac vein….
I Had No Idea Pregnancy and Childbirth Were Risk Factors: Bailey’s Story
…It’s been almost a year now, and I’ve been diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS). I will have a kink in my vein for the rest of my life, that will…
I Had the Perfect Storm of Risk Factors: Aimee’s Story
…the abdomen crosses over and compresses the vein against the spine. This is called May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS). The compression of my vein caused a complete closure of the vein, stopping…
UPDATE: REGARDING NEW ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS FROM A PATIENT PERSPECTIVE
…It is anticipated that the product will be recommended for …
PEP Talk: Patients Educating Patients
…invited to join our discussion. April PEP Talk: May-Thurner …
The Clot Went From My Groin to My Ankle: Janis’ Story
…I have May-Thurner syndrome, I used hormonal contraception, I’m a former smoker and I have a family history of clots. After a couple of days, I went home to recover….
Women Need to be Extremely Careful About Birth Control: Amy’s Story
…which I’m still taking. It’s believed that my May-Thurner syndrome and hormonal birth control caused my clots. I would advise women to be extremely careful about the birth control they…
The Hematologist Told Me to Buy a Lottery Ticket For How Lucky I’d Been: McKenna’s Story
…During my week in the hospital, I went through two thrombectomy procedures. Doctors also discovered that I have May-Thurner syndrome, and within the same month, I learned I also have…
The Most Terrifying Experience of My Life: Sue’s Story
…and I suffer from post-thrombotic syndrome. I am on strong painkillers every day. Physically, I’m left with swollen legs and scars from a vascular rash I developed due to the…