I’m Very Grateful for my Blood Clots: Erica’s Story
…have the factor V Leiden blood clotting disorder. It’s believed that this and my estrogen-based birth control led to the blood clots. My brother tested positive for factor V Leiden,…
I Couldn’t Catch My Breath: Kim’s Story
…heterozygous Factor V Leiden. I was referred to the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Clinic at the University of Minnesota (U of M) where I found out about NBCA-MN, Factor V…
No One Knows Your Body Better than You: Rebecca’s Story
…couple months, my hematologist recommended getting tested for factor V Leiden, a blood clotting disorder. Unfortunately, it was more bad news. She let me know that I tested positive for…
Adjusting to the New Normal: Desirre’s Story
…a long journey by car. I learned that I have heterozygous factor V Leiden as well as May Thurner Syndrome. May Thurner Syndrome is caused when the left iliac vein…
The ER Sent Me Home With No Answers: Emily’s Story
…syndrome. Three months later, I did a blood studies work up where I was diagnosed with factor V Leiden homozygous. My baby is a miracle and I am extremely blessed…
I Collapsed In Front of My Wife: Steve’s Story
…tested positive for factor V Leiden, a genetic blood clotting disorder. My siblings and some nephews also have Factor V Leiden, but none of my kids have it. During the…
Staying Positive Despite Numerous Blood Clots: Martin’s Story
…usually lucky to survive one clotting incident. Having Factor V Leiden, leaves me prone to clotting for the rest of my life. I’ve been very fortunate so far to have…
Don’t Ignore Calf Pain or Shortness of Breath: Scott’s Story
My dad had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) many years ago and was diagnosed with factor V Leiden. Because of this, I was tested and found to have inherited this mutation…
Prothrombin G20210A (Factor II Mutation) Resources
…(Factor II Mutation) at the links below: …
Thrombophilia References
…Prevention, “Venous Thromboembolism (Blood Clots): Data and …