It’s Common to be Misdiagnosed: Molly’s Story
…had recovered. I took apixaban for six months as the clot was very likely caused by birth control and my genetic tests were negative. I’m grateful for the wonderful medical…
My Hospital Stay Contributed to My Blood Clots: Krista’s Story
…I was on hormonal birth control and I had a hospital stay, both of which contributed to my blood clots. My advice is to trust your body and your instincts….
I Started Losing My Vision: Lydia’s Story
…(CVST) located in my superior sagittal sinus, right transverse, and sigmoid sinus. I also discovered I have factor II clotting disorder. That and hormonal birth control most likely contributed to…
Died of a PE at 23: Anna’s Story
…taking a third generation birth control pill. Results of an ultrasound/Doppler of her leg were negative for DVT. At a follow-up three weeks later, her leg was normal shape and…
I Feel Lucky to Have Gotten a Second Chance at Living: Kara’s Story
In May 2021, I was experiencing extreme perimenopausal hot flashes, and hormone replacement therapy wasn’t helping, so I started estrogen-based birth control. Things were improving until one day, I lost…
Please Be Mindful of Any Strange Pain You’re Having: Emily’s Story
…are in the calf. I understood and went on the birth control. Two months later, I woke up with severe pain in my abdomen and left leg. I was brought…
Be Informed About Your Clotting Risk: Abby’s Story
…(factor II). These had increased my odds of developing blood clots only slightly compared to the normal population. However, I was also on estrogen-containing birth control, which had increased my…
I Was Dismissed Twice at the ER: Erin’s Story
…estrogen-based birth control, dehydration, COVID-19, and psoriasis were all working behind the scenes to provoke my blood clot. My family and I also got tested for blood clotting disorders but…
Factor V Leiden Resources
…United States have this. FVL. FVL increases a person’s risk …
UPDATED ONLINE VTE E-LEARNING COURSE WITH NO-COST CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE)
…extent of their participation. CNE: The Centers for Disease …