I Had Constant Leg Pain That I Mistook for Soreness After the Gym: Alexia’s Story
…had it or what caused it. I have no genetic markers, have not traveled recently, had no surgeries, injuries, or birth control that could have provoked it. It’s a mystery….
Do All You Can to Prevent Clots During Travel: Misty’s Story
…days before Christmas. It was one of the scariest experiences of my life. I had honestly never thought much about clots. I was told dehydration, taking estrogen birth control, and…
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…
You’re Never Too Young to be Diagnosed with a Blood Clot: Maudi’s Story
…I needed to change my life and live healthily. I stopped birth control due to my age (38), and because it put me at high risk for future clots. I…
If You Feel Like Something is Wrong, Please Advocate for Yourself: Nicole’s Story
…helped to cope. If you feel like something is wrong, please advocate for yourself. You know yourself better than anyone else. Resources CVST Patient Stories Birth Control Psychological Impact of…
As a Physician, I’m More Aware of Looking for Blood Clots in my Patients: Lynette’s Story
…of my lungs. The clot was caused by birth control pills, along with other risk factors like recent travel and my weight. I needed emergency treatment, including procedure called a…
The Fear of Another PE Still Lives in my Body: Caitlyn’s Story
It was a couple of days after traveling when I first noticed something wasn’t right. I had switched birth control pills within the last several months. At my first conference…
Navigating the ER When You Think You May Have a Blood Clot
…birth control (including the vaginal ring) …
My Goal is to Raise Awareness and Promote Healthy Blood Flow Habits: Megan’s Story
…and told to follow up in a few months for genetic testing to uncover why the clot had formed in the first place. Estrogen-based birth control was my only known…
I Was Incredibly Lucky—But Not Everyone Is: Hannah’s Story
…around, and wear compression socks. Please be aware and don’t brush off symptoms like I did. I was incredibly lucky—but not everyone is. Resources Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) Travel Birth control…