I Got Extremely Lucky: Kelly’s Story
…testing later showed that I carry the Prothrombin Gene Mutation (Factor II). I spent a year on anticoagulants and I’m doing well physically, but I’m still working through the PTSD…
Health Professionals
…Antibodies Factor V Leiden Homocystine and MTHFR …
My Survival Was a Miracle: Jessica’s Story
…I was on the dosage to prevent clots during my entire pregnancy, as well as my previous pregnancy, because 3 years before, it was found that I have a prothrombin…
Athletes and Blood Clots
…V Leiden, prothrombin 20210 …
Risk Factors
…increase the likelihood of blood clots? What is thrombophilia? …
NBCA Video Series – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blood Clotting
…– 15) Part 5 of 8 Venous Thromboembolism, Genetic …
Trust Your Instincts and Advocate For Your Loved Ones: Christian and Leah’s Story
…rebuild his lung strength. Genetic tests revealed he has factor V Leiden and two copies of the factor II prothrombin gene mutation. They also found a clot in his upper…
The PCP Who Dismissed My Concerns Was Dismissed By Me: Kay’s Story
…Before leaving the office that day, I had blood taken. As it turns out, I have two factors for clotting, factor V Leiden homozygous and factor II prothrombin gene mutation….
If I Had Waited One More Day, I Wouldn’t Be Here: Heather’s Story
…lab work and found I have a blood clotting disorder, factor II prothrombin gene mutation (heterozygous), and protein s deficiency. Testing showed I inherited the clotting disorder from my mom,…
Better Safe than Sorry: Gina’s Story
…disorder, called prothrombin gene mutation, that was triggered by my hormonal birth control. I’ve had this my entire life and I never knew. I am now on blood thinners indefinitely…