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Patient Stories

Edel’s Story

My name is Edel and I am 41 years old from Co. Wicklow. My journey with thrombosis began 20 years ago, when I was just 21.

John’s Story

Life is not about what happens to you: It’s about how you respond

Celine’s Story

While at work In 2015, I felt a slight twinge like pain behind my knee…

Brendan’s Story

Back in 2011 I noticed a soreness in my right calf. I didn’t really take notice of it till around a week later it got very sore.

Louise’s Story

I had Covid at the end of August 2023 and the flu vaccine on October 13th 2023.

Gary’s Story

Prior to October 2023 was fit and healthy. I trained 5 times a week swimming running and cycling and participating in Iron Man events.

Paula’s Story

In April 2013 (age 33), I first experienced sharp stabbing pain in my chest and went to see my consultant

Alma’s Story

When I was 35 and 10 weeks pregnant, I started to experience some lower back and leg pain which got very intense in a short period of time.

Eddie’s Story

In February 2016 I went to hospital. I was not in a good way. My breathing was very bad, and my right calf was very swollen.

Jacinta’s Story

I was diagnosed with a Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in May 2021 …

Aimee’s Story

My name is Aimee and I am aged 33. This is my Story ...

Fiona’s Story

I was taking the oral Contraceptive Pill …

Emily’s Story

I first started with a bad neck and headaches at the start of November which progressively got worse.

Sarah’s Story

My experience with blood clots was the final twist that nobody saw coming in my story.

Jessica’s Story

In March 2021, at 38 years old, just 4 weeks postpartum, I experienced a deep pain under my left rib when breathing.

Jennifer’s Story

My story began when I was 26 weeks pregnant with our first baby in …

Ailbhe’s Story

I first experienced a DVT in 2019 while on a family break …

Eve’s Story

Eve’s dad, Barry and I had arranged to meet Eve by the courthouse in limerick city …

Denise’s Story

I was due my second baby on 29th June 2016. I went into hospital that morning for a planned c-section…

Caroline’s Story

I was on my way back from my honeymoon …

Andrea’s Story

My story began on March 30th 2022 when I was diagnosed with multiple pulmonary embolisms (PE)…

Beth’s Story

I was 21 when I had my first blood clots …

Mary’s Story…

Having worked in healthcare and midwifery for more than 30 years…

Gerry’s Story

Here is a brief story about my 3 instances of pulmonary emboli…

Gemma’s Story

It started off one Friday morning …

Noel’s Story

I heard about blood clots but never understood what they were …

Noelles’ Story

I went into hospital for a routine operation …

Rachel’s Story

I contracted Covid-19 in October 2021 …

Ailbhe’s Story

I first experienced a DVT in 2019 while on a family break …

Jennifer’s Story

My name is Jen. I am 37 and from Dublin.

Gillian’s Story

On the 9th April 2018 a blood clot changed my life …

Alo’s Story

I have been on warfarin for about a year now …

James’ Story

My story begins in 2014, when […]I awoke early one morning with excruciating pain in my right leg ...

Megan’s Story

My blood clot story began back in June 2018 …

Millie’s Story

I fell off my skateboard and broke my ankle …

PatrickD’s Story

I am 43 and I have APS …

Sarah’s Story

I was pregnant with my first baby …

Caroline’s Story

I was on my way back from my honeymoon …

Andrea’s Story

I was 27 years old when I was diagnosed with Bilateral Pulmonary Emboli …

Amy’s Story

I was diagnosed with CVST …

Joanne’s Story

I survived Cancer Associated Thrombosis …

Patrick’s Story

I am delighted to be able to say that I am a survivor of multiple DVTs ...

Tanya’s Story

I found out I had Antiphospholipid Syndrome, also known as Hughes Syndrome …

Claire’s Story

I was only 23 years old when I suffered a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) ...