Seeking A Second Opinion Saved My Life: Kathleen’s Story
…I am learning to live with my condition, and I am learning to live with post-thrombotic syndrome as well. I will never forget what it felt like to be dismissed…
Teens Can Get Blood Clots: Ryu’s Story
…clotting disorder) and also what is known as May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS). MTS is where a vein in the leg is compressed by an artery in the leg, which increases the…
Diagnosis and Symptoms
…symptoms of DVT? How is DVT diagnosed? What are the consequences …
I Waited Until the Pain Was Unbearable: Taylor’s Story
…and later tested positive for factor V Leiden (heterozygous) —a genetic clotting disorder — and May-Thurner syndrome, a condition where the left iliac vein gets compressed by the right iliac…
Surviving Blood Clots is Life-Changing: Jackie’s Story
…tested quickly, and started treatment right away. My vascular surgeon thinks I also may have May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS), so I am awaiting further testing to find out for sure. I…
Make Sure You Ask Questions Before Ingesting Prescribed Medications: Riddhi’s Story
I suffer from severe polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and irregular cycles. My doctor prescribed birth control pills to regulate my cycle back in December 2021. I often felt cramps in…
Leg Pain Was Mistaken For an Injury: Karlie and Celina’s Story
…much, so we made an appointment with her gynecologist to double-check if this had to do with her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is a hormonal disorder. She never made…
Cedric Bill’s Story
…as each episode created more damage to veins in the legs – causing a condition known at post thrombotic syndrome. In addition to the filter in my chest, I now…
Quick Facts About DVT/PE in Oncology
…long-term complications (post-thrombotic …
Knowledge of Blood Clot Risks and Symptoms Saved Me: Bella’s Story
…than we originally thought. They found out I have anemia, factor V Leiden, and May-Thurner Syndrome, which my mother also has. My medical team worked to decide what treatment would…