Use This As Your Reason to Live: Tilly’s Story
…it, especially at 19 years old. I was also found to have May-Thurner syndrome. After meeting with a vascular specialist, they prescribed me rivaroxaban for life and compression socks daily….
UPDATE: REGARDING NEW ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS FROM A PATIENT PERSPECTIVE
…It is anticipated that the product will be recommended for …
I’ve Learned How to Advocate For Myself: Melisa’s Story
…My DVT is believed to be triggered by estrogen-based birth control. I was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome. Through this experience, I have learned to advocate for myself. It’s made…
PEP Talk: Patients Educating Patients
…invited to join our discussion. April PEP Talk: May-Thurner …
Three DVTs in Two Decades: Heather’s Story
…May-Thurner syndrome and some bad perforator veins as well. A few weeks ago, I had stents put in two iliac veins. If the wound doesn’t get better, we’re scheduling a…
My Clot Started 10 Years Before It Was Found: Jana’s Story
…keep my left iliac vein open. We learned my clots were caused by four things: factor II prothrombin deficiency clotting disorder, 14 years on birth control, May-Thurner syndrome, and a…
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…