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    I injured my ankle in 2017 and needed surgery. Shortly after, I woke up in the middle of the night with intense pain in my back. I knew it was bad, as I was having difficulty moving. My husband took me to the ER, where I was fortunate that they did take me seriously. They…

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    • "I do my best to stay positive, but this latest episode was scary. I’m learning to adjust again and look forward to hiking with my husband." Read Linda's full story: https://t.co/ljs5FymqBf #womenshealthmonth #stoptheclot #bloodclotsurvivor #pe #dvt #bloodthinners #bloodclot https://t.co/ziTvH4jS8x

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    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 as well. Thanks, Dad.   In 2019, my calf was swollen and painful. The doctor sent me to get an ultrasound. It was a DVT. After… Ignoring Unusual Symptoms Could Have…

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    • Deirdre's first symptom was pain in her left calf. Thank you, Deirdre, for sharing your #stoptheclotstory! More patient stories: https://t.co/ZpNCv8yToQ #bcam2023 #dvt #pe #bloodthinners https://t.co/GXY9ta1FZC

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    In November of 2021, I had COVID and was down and out for two weeks. As I was starting to feel better, pain began developing in my left leg. At first, I thought I was dehydrated or lacking protein.    Two days went by. My left leg was twice the size of my right leg, and…

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    • "In Nov. 2021, I had COVID and was down for two weeks. As I was starting to feel better, pain began developing in my left leg. I thought I was dehydrated or lacking protein." Read Leonard's full story: https://t.co/q7DixmP8B8 #stoptheclotstory #dvt #ptsd #bloodthinners https://t.co/jkSCTEuvp1

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    Make Sure to Move Around After Surgery: Jake’s Story I had abdominal surgery in July 2020 and had a difficult recovery. I could barely move. On Sunday, October 18, 2020, I woke and showered. I was home alone — my wife was visiting her brother. While climbing the stairs back to our bedroom, I became extremely short of breath.   Despite that, I made my… I Had a Blood Clot at 14: McKenna’s…

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    • My advice is to take action when you have unusual symptoms following a surgical procedure. Also, please make sure you move around, as hard as it may be. Move. Read Jake’s full story: https://t.co/bYKvfUBoGZ #stoptheclot #stoptheclotstory #PE #bloodthinners #factorV https://t.co/aTJiA3WMLG