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Go to the ER Right Away: Christine’s Story

“You need to go to the ER right away.” Those were the words a doctor said to be over video chat on Easter. “No, that can’t be right,” I thought. Sure, I could work out more and eat cleaner, but overall, I was pretty healthy. The doctor thought I may have a blood clot in…

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Don’t Let Anyone Dismiss Your Symptoms: Haley’s Story

Haley, a nursing student, found out what it’s like to be on the other side of the bed rail as well as how annoying it is to have her blood clot symptoms ignored or dismissed by a doctor. I am a 21 year old female who was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary…

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