I Have to Take Things Slow Now: Reachelle’s Story
…thrombectomy procedure that helped get rid of the clots, which was putting a strain on my heart. In terms of risk factors, I was on estrogen-based birth control, which is…
There’s A Reason I’m Still Here: Barbara’s Story
…I was on birth control and overweight. We got home from a weekend tournament, and when I went to stand up, it felt like I had a charley horse in…
I Knew Nothing About Blood Clots: Shawna’s Story
…wasn’t on birth control, I had had any recent injuries or surgeries. A month or so later, I was diagnosed with factor II mutation. This knowledge changed the course of…
I Was Overcome With Intense, Debilitating Chest Pain: Nina’s Story
…diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and factor V Leiden homozygous. I had been on birth control for 10 years and doctors believed that contributed to my clotting. Now I won’t…
I Didn’t Give Blood Clots a Second Thought Before Experiencing Mine: Alison’s Story
…the waiting room in a wheelchair and admitted me to the ER. I was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary embolism at 29 years old, with only my use of birth control…
Young People are Not Educated on Blood Clots: Marlena’s Story
…I am off blood thinners and almost back to normal, just having some residual pain. In terms of risk factors, I had been taking birth control, and I also had…
Factor V Leiden Runs In My Family: Abby’s Story
…child. I was skeptical. But the doctors told me it was provoked by my birth control pill and Covid. Of course, this could have some truth, but it didn’t tell…
I Refuse to Be a Victim: Mickey’s Story
…she concluded it was a birth control ring that I had only used for three months that probably caused the PE. I spent the next seven days in the hospital…
Be Your Own Advocate: Jo Anna’s Story
My first pulmonary embolism was on August 15, 2015. I was on birth control for irregular cycles and began having pain in my lower right side, which I thought was…
My Experiences with DVTs and PEs have Changed my Life: Hannah’s Story
…surgery without complications. In terms of risk factors, I was on birth control pills and took a four-hour plane trip from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA, followed by a three-hour…