In the Blink of an Eye: Cody’s Story
…know. On February 9, 2017, I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in my right lung, factor V Leiden heterozygous, and pulmonary infarction. It all started on January 2, 2017….
Go to the Hospital Instantly If You Have DVT or PE Symptoms: Bogdan’s Story
…factors, I tested positive for factor V Leiden heterozygous clotting disorder, and was a smoker. Also, the muscle rupture could have also played a role. My advice is to go…
I Was Overcome With Intense, Debilitating Chest Pain: Nina’s Story
…diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and factor V Leiden homozygous. I had been on birth control for 10 years and doctors believed that contributed to my clotting. Now I won’t…
The Road Trips That Changed My Life: Cydnee’s Story
…for six months and recommended I get tested for a clotting disorder. It came back as positive for factor V Leiden mutation. I am in the process of encouraging my…
There is Life After Blood Clots: Rebekah Bradford’s Story
…September 2012, I learned that I have the Factor V Leiden gene and this gene makes me more prone to blood clots if I use hormone based birth control. For…
We Lost Our Son at the Age of 20: Adam’s Story
…middle of his abdomen down to his knee. He had emergency surgery and a large stent placed. He was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome and factor V Leiden. Adam was…
He Spread Kindness Everywhere He Went: Finley and Veronica’s Story
As told by Finley’s mother, Veronica Finley had been diagnosed with factor V Leiden homozygous in May 2023. I asked for him to be tested due to family history. No…
I Have No Idea How Anyone Could Get Through This Alone: Chris’ Story
…that the only solution. In terms of risk factors, I am factor V Leiden homozygous. I have not yet been able to return to any of the activities that make…
I’m Grateful For My Team of Doctors and My Dog Kiko for Saving My Life: Esmaralda’s Story
…blood thinners for life because I also have factor V Leiden (heterozygous). Since then, I have been treated for other venous diseases, including arteriovenous malformation (when blood vessels are abnormally…
Knowledge is Power: Stephanie’s Story
…but your feelings are valid. Things will gradually improve. You will learn to live with your new normal. Resources Women and Blood Clots Factor V Leiden COVID-19 and Blood Clots…