Awareness Saves Lives: Patrick & Meredith’s Story
…learned from me. If only we had known the risks of estrogen birth control pills and the symptoms of a blood clot, perhaps she would be with us today. So…
Being an RN Didn’t Help Me: Sarah’s Story
…because I was 26 years old and had no risk factors. I was not taking birth control, I did not smoke or use drugs or alcohol, and I was fairly…
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…
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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…