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It’s Like Having Sunburn Inside My Leg: Kerrianne’s Story

I want to share my story because, most importantly, it was as a result of reading patient stories on the National Blood Clot Alliance website that I went to get checked and was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in my left calf. Let me tell you a little bit more about me. I am…

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You are Stronger than You Think: Nicole’s Story

I love to travel. I grew up in Boston, and after college I moved to Washington, DC. Moving away from home and my family was the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but one of the most rewarding as well. By taking this leap of faith, I grew so much as a person and traveled to…

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Anna’s Story as Told by her Family

As dentists, we are continually updating our knowledge about oral cancer, bacterial endocarditis, diabetes, cardiac disease and all the many ways they intertwine with what we are planning for our patients’ oral health needs. We are also tuned into the signs and symptoms of stroke, heart at- tacks, high and low blood pressure, and a myriad…

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The Perfect Storm: Jessica’s Story

My name is Jessica and I’m so excited to share my experience with Team Stop the Clot. Less than a year ago I was sitting in a hospital bed thinking my life as an athlete was over. My pity party came to an end when I found this blog. Reading all of the Clot Buster…

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Blood Clots Across Three Generations: Amanda’s Story

Amanda Liimatainen was caught by surprise when she was diagnosed with a DVT.  Her mother had a pulmonary embolism at age 46, and she tried to make healthy choices to prevent them. My mother, who is a nurse, had a pulmonary embolism (PE) when she was 46 and I was 16.  After her treatment with blood…

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Spent the Night Googling My Symptoms: Lauren’s Story

By: Lauren Hamentz My name is Lauren Hametz and I graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in May 2012 with a Masters degree in Secondary Education, although I am originally from Edinboro, PA. Recently, I stumbled upon Stop The Clot on Facebook, and immediately felt a strong connection to National Blood Clot Alliance. Why?  In…

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I Ran More Than 9,400 Miles In My Dad’s Memory: Jay’s Story

Jay Danek was bereft after his father died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism, so he wanted to share how important his father was to him. A few months after his father’s death, he decided to start a running and lost over a hundred pounds. Jay has also used his running to raise money for National…

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Foot Surgery Resulted in a DVT: Bridget’s Story

Bridget Schaap thought she was having simple foot surgery, and was  surprised to find that she developed a blood clot after it. When I look back, it’s hard to believe all that happened to me.  As I prepared to quit my job and move from Chicago to Michigan to begin graduate school in December 2010, I…

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Keep Your Legs Active on Flights: Melanie’s Story

Two years ago, I flew from Sydney to San Francisco, a 14 hour flight, in a middle seat in coach.  I took a sleeping pill to try to beat jet leg.  I slept for about 4 hours, awoke for a minute, and then went back to sleep for another 4 or 5 hours, so I…

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Having a DVT and PE Has Changed my Life: Nicole’s Story

My experience with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) started in June 2011, three months after I got married and spent a three week honeymoon “road tripping” around New Zealand with my husband. Late one night, I felt a twinge of pain behind my left knee.  I ignored it, figuring that I tweaked…

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