If you've never had deep vein thrombosis, you truly don’t understand that it’s not easy to walk around and do daily activities. The pain from DVT can take over your days, weeks…
After getting diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (or DVT -- a blood clot), my doctor put me on an anticoagulant medication. It treats dangerous blood clots and prevents new ones from forming. When I left ...
It’s been said that the most important relationship you will ever have is the bond with yourself. Living with DVT for almost 16 years, every aspect ...
I thought it was just another day. I got out of bed and placed both of my feet on the floor as I normally would. This time it felt different. It was like I had ...
A patient shares insights from her years of DVT treatment.
Patrice Jones lives with the prothrombin gene and is a multiple DVT and pulmonary embolism survivor. A health and fitness professional since 2009, she enjoys reading, nature, weightlifting, cooking, and spending time with her 15-year-old son. Jones participates with organizations like the National Blood Clot Alliance to raise awareness of DVT. Follow her story on Instagram.
Caroline Kelly was first diagnosed with DVT 2007. She has had two recurrences since then and has been on blood thinners for the past 10 years. She is passionate about print modeling and fashion shows and enjoys playing soccer and watching basketball.
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