MARCH DVT Awareness Month
March 25, 2009 1:47pm
The DVT Awareness Month has been a slight bit of a let down this year. Other then a couple of Melanie Bloom appearances on TV and news …
Goal Completed on Apr 8, 08
RetiredNavy02 
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About Me
RetiredNavy02
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About Me
I suffered my first DVT back in 1992. While hospitalized I was also diagnosed with having a Pulmonary Embolism. The cause of the blood clot was never determined. In 1995, during a two-day mountain bike race up at Sugarloaf, Maine, I suffered another DVT. In 1996 I was diagnosed has having Factor V Leiden (Homozygous) and also found to have elevated Homocysteine levels. This led to a long road of self-education myself about my newly diagnosed medical condition. It also inspired me to help other patients through the creation of a Non-Profit Patient Advocacy Organization. I am Retired Military, having served 20 years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Force. I'm happily Married and have two young children (both who have FVL).
I suffered my first DVT back in 1992. While hospitalized I was also diagnosed with having a Pulmonary Embolism. The cause of the blood clot was never determined. In 1995, during a two-day mountain bike race up at Sugarloaf, Maine, I suffered another DVT. In 1996 I was diagnosed has having Factor V Leiden (Homozygous) and also found to have elevated Homocysteine levels. This led to a long road of self-education myself about my newly diagnosed medical condition. It also inspired me to help other patients
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Interests
Helping Others, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Camping, photography, and spending time with my Family.
Helping Others, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Camping, photography, and spending time with my Family.
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RetiredNavy02 wrote a discussion post in the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) support group: Condition called "Thrombotic Storm" 8:45am
This information is taken from the NATT website but I thought it was worth sharing here on our board.…
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RetiredNavy02 wrote a discussion post in the Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) support group: MINNESOTA VIKING BECOMES NATT MN SPOKESPERSON 10:00pm
For those that may be interested: Minnesota Vikings Defensive End, Brian Robison, has agreed to be a…
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THIRTEEN YEARS AFTER THE CLOT
September 25, 2008 1:06pm
The end of September marks the 13th anniversary of my last DVT. A lot has changed since 1995. First, there are now on-line forums throughout …
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Thanks for the newsletter....Hope
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Thank you so much for your support. The link you provided was extremely interesting and informative. I have been feverishly trying to educate myself about this issue since I left the hospital. Although the doctors I have dealt with have seemed very competent and well meaning, the lack of education regarding DVT and PE is astounding. I like many people hear had no idea what my recovery and future entailed until I found it for myself. Having an undergraduate degree in public health education makes me even more aware of what is lacking. I am very interested in the "Stop the Clot" organization and NATT. I will read through the sites to become better informed. Is there anyway I can become involved to help this cause? I live in Maryland and can see NIH and the Naval Hospital from my office window. I sure there are things going on there that need support. Again, thank you for spreading the word.
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a big thankyou ... very interesting
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Thanks for the link on DVT.
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thanks for the advice
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Close Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
While serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy I suffered two unexplained DVTs (1992 and 1995). I also suffered a PE (1992). Was diagnosed with FVL (homozgyous) in 1996. Am currently involved as a national patient advocate for DVT Awareness
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- Coumadin Working / Worked
Close Pulmonary Embolism
Suffered DVT and PE in 1992, then another DVT in 1995. Was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden (Homozygous) and hyperhomocysteinemia in 1996.
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