July e-Newsletter | Blood clots can affect anyone, even athletes
Since a sedentary lifestyle can increase your risk for blood clots, …
I Didn’t Give Blood Clots a Second Thought Before Experiencing Mine: Alison’s Story
…certain positions, like lying down. As someone who partakes in fitness-related hobbies, I am no stranger to aches and pains. I tried doing the normal regimen of anti-inflammatories, rest, massage…
I Have Stronger Faith: Katie’s Story
…many ways. My fitness hasn’t been the same, and I feel like I am constantly at war with my body now. However, I’ve also gained some positives, such as stronger…
I Was Diagnosed With Unexplained Chest Pain: Kyndal’s Story
…my college fitness test. I was unable to run more than one lap around the track before I had to stop because I genuinely couldn’t breathe and felt like I…
This Was a Wakeup Call: Emily’s Story
…weight lifter. My life revolved around fitness. I assumed since I was in such good physical condition that something like this would ever happen to me. After the five days,…
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Blood Clots Are Not Supposed to Happen Again: Jill’s Story
…travel or high-risk events. I also teach fitness classes and weight train. I eat healthy. I am very active. This was not supposed to happen again. I was clot free…
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…a long flight, take regular walks down the …
The Doctor Said a DVT Was Highly Unlikely: Kelly’s Story
…years but never had any issues with it. Three months before this happened, I had done an eight-hour flight. Neither can be clearly linked to my DVT. I am so…
Four DVTs Over the Years: Alejandra’s Story
…my stay as well. I had the same symptoms in my left calf, but this time, it felt hard like a rock. The fourth episode was after a long flight…