Hi @dawn83 Often when we get a new diagnosis it can take over our focus and redefine who we are. Depending on the illness, every little ache, pain, twinge makes us think there’s a recurrence or a worsening of the condition when in reality, if we wait a couple hours we find it was nothing at all.
I think that’s what’s happening to you right now.

It’s so human nature to worry about “what if this happens?” But that type of thinking can such an energy drain and cause undue stress. It can rob you having a normal life. I’ve been there! So instead, it can help to start with “What if everything turns out alright?”

It also helps to learn a little more about your Factor V Leiden diagnosis and how you can live a perfectly normal life without worrying all the time. Knowledge is power. It can help you take control over your life instead of feeling like a potential victim to this blood clotting disorder.
Your doctor doesn’t have you on any blood thinners so they may feel your event with the superficial blood clot was a one-off situation. That doesn’t stop you from being worried about potential clots in the future.

There are some natural blood thinning foods, drinks and supplements you could looking into. It might mentally have you feeling a little more proactive instead of helpless. Though before taking any supplements it’s good to check with your doctor.

I thought this might be a good site for you about blood thinning foods.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322384

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These are two good sites to explain the Factor V Leiden mutation and treatments.

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https://www.stoptheclot.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/FactorVLeiden-lw.pdf

Do you know if this mutated gene came from one or both parents?

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