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…
Never Let Embarrassment Stop You From Getting Help: Briar’s Story
…being nothing, but going saved my life. Your health is far more important than worrying about what others might think. Resources Birth Control Factor V Leiden Know Your Risk …
Listening to Your Body Could Save Your Life: Kamisha’s Story
I’ve been living with DVTs and PEs since the age of 15 when my calf pain was misdiagnosed as arthritis. I’ve never taken birth control and, to my knowledge, there…
They Didn’t Believe My Pain: Meagan’s Story
…ICU where I spent six long days. My risk factors were estrogen-based birth control and a recent pregnancy. We are waiting on the results to determine if I have a…