Being So Young and Not Understanding How This Was Possible, It Was Difficult for Me to Process: Abigail’s Story
Don’t Let It Control Your World Two weeks after having fractured my fifth metatarsal in my foot, with a non-weight bearing treatment plan, I began to have a cramping sensation…
Where does DVT occur?
…My husband and I were very excited. I gave birth …
What is antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?
…babies with poor growth (fetal growth restriction), premature …
Blood Clot Awareness is my Platform: Lisa’s Story
…birth of my grandson and the joy he adds to my life. I am competing in the Mrs. Minnesota International pageant this month, where each contestant selects a platform to…
After My Sister’s Death, Our Fears Now Shift to Our Children: Kimberly Story
…on a long airline flight, and had not recently had a pregnancy or given birth. She was a mother much like me; living her life, providing for her family, and…
Pregnant Women Need To Assess Their Blood Clot Risk: Lisa’s Story
I never knew that I was a risk for a blood clot that nearly killed me. One week after giving birth to my second child I started experiencing hip pain,…
I Began Coughing Up Blood: George’s Story
…cancer. There is no history of clotting disorders or blood clots in my birth family. Later that same month, I felt unwell yet again, and I was advised by my…
A Fatal PE After Knee Surgery: Eric’s Story, as Told by Sophie
…He had no pain, no symptoms in his legs prior to this happening. There was no history of blood clots in his birth family, and he tested negative for blood…
My Son Died at 14: Kyle’s Story, as Told by His Mother
…or pleurisy. My nightmare taught me that it is wise to ask your child’s pediatrician whether testing is indicated when there is a history of blood clots in the birth…
I Didn’t Think Blood Clots Could Happen to Me: Jim’s Story
…is no history of blood clots in my birth family, and I have since tested negative for blood clotting disorders. I had severe pain in both feet as soon as…