This is the Scariest Thing I’ve Ever Been Through: Rakeisha’s Story
…body and went into that hospital. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t be here, and I’m grateful! Resources Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Living Your Best Life on Blood Thinners …
Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism
…your risk of clotting whenever you take hormones, whether for …
I Will Never Take Breathing For Granted Again: Judy’s Story
…will be one step forward, two steps back for a while. It’s also important to learn to adjust to a new normal. Resources Know Your Risk Birth Control How is…
NBCA Team
…our community every day. Tarin has had knee surgery, been …
This Was a Terrifying, Life-Altering, and Isolating Experience: Logan’s Story
…they also discussed potentially losing my leg. The doctors discovered my genetic conditions of protein S deficiency and MTFHR gene mutation. I was also taking the birth control pill. From…
NBCA Raises Awareness about Blood Clots at Annual North Carolina Women’s Rally
…issues and clotting risk. These include genetic tendency to clot, …
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…
I Thought I Did Everything Right: Lauren’s Story
…surgery, I stopped my combination birth control for two weeks and took aspirin to lower my risk for a blood clot. I followed my discharge instructions and doctor’s orders to…
My Symptoms Were Misdiagnosed as Anxiety: Tamara’s Story
I had knee surgery and was six weeks post-op, so I had no worries about clots. I was also on birth control, though. I stretched one night and felt excruciating…
I Appreciate Good Health More Now: Susan’s Story
…the hormonal birth control I was prescribed to ease menopause symptoms. Before the diagnosis, I had felt tired, had back and neck pain, was short of breath, and had begun…