I Suffer from Anxiety and PTSD Now: Louise’s Story
…celiac artery compression syndrome and May-Thurner syndrome. In January 2018, while awaiting surgery, I had another DVT. I was admitted to hospital where I spent nine weeks. I had surgery…
We Lost Our Son at the Age of 20: Adam’s Story
…middle of his abdomen down to his knee. He had emergency surgery and a large stent placed. He was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome and factor V Leiden. Adam was…
I’m Grateful for the Insightful Urgent Care Provider Who Saved My Life: Mary’s Story
…enoxaparin injections and switched to apixaban a few weeks later. After several CT scans and MRIs, I was diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, chronic venous insufficiency and reflux of my GSV…
Antithrombin Deficiency
…clots in the lung (called pulmonary embolism or PE). Other venous …
I’m So Happy to be Alive: William’s Story
…syndrome, which added to the misery. I could not sit down or lay in my bed without having so much pain for about a year. I was doing physical therapy,…
What causes DVT/PE in children?
…meets the chest (Paget-Schoetter syndrome, also …
Other Treatments
…blood vessels, a condition known as post-thrombotic …
The Evolving Story of Pregnancy Outcome, Thromboembolism and Thrombophilia
…The strongest link between thrombophilia and pregnancy …
Health Professionals
…to find information that is accurate and written in …
You Can’t Take Breathing For Granted: Leah’s Story
…key to prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome, after I first submitted my story to National Blood Clot Alliance, and I plan to discuss this with my primary care doctor. I take…