The Perfect Storm: Jessica’s Story
…I got my clots. The long plane flight to Africa, my slow heart rate, altitude sickness caused by high elevation, severe dehydration from summit day and birth control pills created…
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Being Your Own Advocate Could Save Your Life: Tiffany’s Story
…disorders that I was unaware of, I was on a long airplane ride, and I was on hormonal birth control. This minor setback slowed down my running career, but it…
Tara Robison’s Blood Clot Story
…opinion if your symptoms do not go away. Birth …
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I Had a Blood Clot at 14: McKenna’s Story
…In terms of risk factors, I was taking birth control pills. That, along with the long flight, factor 2 clotting disorder, and May-Thurner, were the perfect storm. None of my…
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I Begged Them to Look at my Lungs for Clots: Renee’s Story
…in saying I was right, clots in both lungs. Blood tests revealed a that I have a blood clotting disorder, factor V Leiden heterozygous, and they believe birth control triggered…
DVT and PE Blood Clots
…at risk. Women in particular face unique blood clot risks …
My Survival Was a Miracle: Jessica’s Story
Jessica Phillips survived a life-threatening PE right after giving birth to her fourth child. Her DVT symptoms were overlooked and a massive PE ensued, so her OB doctor introduced many…