An Olympian's journey with Factor V Leiden: Rebekah's Story of Hope

Inherited thrombophilia, a condition most frequently caused by Factor V Leiden (G1691A) or Factor II Prothrombin (G20210A) gene mutations, is a predisposition to develop thrombosis and potentially lead to Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Evaluation of a patient’s risk for hereditary thrombophilia through Factor II and Factor V genotyping is critical for the diagnosis and clinical management of patients with thrombophilia.
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[@Satanisgod666]

Im very proud of having factor v leiden i was told i was adopted and the ethnicity of people with factor v is european im proud i wish i can be supported by people with factor v

[@scottcrisp9307]

I was just diagnosed with factor v. I also had a pulmonary embolism and am lucky to still be here. It's a shock and I feel lost and alone.

[@007dskidp]

Scott, FVL is a relatively common inherited, genetic clotting disorder that affects a large number of people of European ancestry. So you are not alone and with oral blood thinners, a regimen of daily exercise and a healthy diet, you can have a really normal life.

[@sarahramey6659]

I also have had bilateral pulmonary embolisms and was diagnosed with Factor V Laden in 2018 and I now have to take 100mg of Lovenox blood thinner shots twice a day now