I’m a Nurse and I Missed The Signs: Rachael’s Story
…months. I also stopped estrogen-based oral birth control. Four weeks after my diagnosis, I tested positive for factor V Leiden (heterozygous). If my DVT had been caught earlier, I might…
Words I Will Never Forget: Caitlin’s Story
…I had someone to drive me home. I was diagnosed with a DVT from calf to groin. Despite two risk factors (birth control and overweight), all the doctors agreed my…
Know Your Risk
…muscle injury Hip or knee replacement surgery Cancer and cancer …
They Couldn’t Figure Out What Was Wrong: Shantelle’s Story
…brought on by being on birth control for six months. I am on blood thinners for the rest of my life and my leg has permanent damage as my leg…
I Knew Something Was Wrong: Jessica’s Story
…my cardiologist and hematologist couldn’t pinpoint why I had this blood clot. Everyone assumed that my birth control was a factor, but such a large blood clot had to have…
Not Just Calf Pain: Kayla’s Story
…Leiden and MTHFR. Those mutations mixed with the birth control I was on led to my blood clots, despite being incredibly active. After we learned about my blood clotting disorders,…
This Has Been an Emotional Roller Coaster: Jacqueline’s Story
…it, years on estrogen-based birth control pills (which I was instructed to immediately stop), or a combination. This has been a emotional roller-coaster. I haven’t quite fully accepted my diagnosis….
Blood Clot Statistics Vary – What to do About it?
…It is gratifying to see that the Center for Disease …
CDC AWARDS NBCA FUNDING TO IMPROVE BLOOD CLOT AWARENESS
Thrombosis Declared Priority by CDC NBCA was awarded two major …
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…after she gave birth to her third daughter. …