This Diagnosis Was Shocking: Lacey’s Story
…been a long journey, but I am so thankful for all of the support I have had along the way. Resources Psychological Impact of Blood Clots Varicose Veins Birth Control…
I Had Risk Factors I Didn’t Even Realize: Carley’s Story
…realize. I was on hormonal birth control, and I was later diagnosed with prothrombin factor II. My parents and sister underwent testing for factor 2. My dad and sister tested…
Three DVTs in Two Decades: Heather’s Story
…then was taken off them. They assumed it was provoked by smoking and being on hormonal birth control pills and didn’t do any blood tests. Several years later, I was…
Trusting My Body When It Was in Trouble: Katie’s Story
…hormonal birth control. My tests didn’t indicate stark abnormalities, so within a week I was fortunately released, with prescriptions for a blood thinner and anticonvulsants in hand, as well as…
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, …