Todd, Melanie and Dad all have Factor Five. The thing that is surprising is that I do not because I have had the tests. I have had both types of tests three times. When I was having babies and getting blood clots, they tested me. Then, Dr. Tatton had me tested because he was concerned that the first tests had not been accurate. Then, when Melanie had her stroke when she was here in Utah, Dr. Bessendorfer did them again.
My problems with clotting began with pregnancy. You're at higher risk of experiencing future clots if you or any of your family members have had blood clots in the past. This may be due to inherited disorders of clotting that can be measured in specialty clotting labs. Be sure that your doctor knows about your family history. If you've experienced DVT or VTE in the past — for any reason — you're at increased risk of developing the condition again.
Dad got his Factor V gene from his mom. Though they have not been tested, it is likely that Don and Eva also have it because of the many blood clots they have had. Eva has had many, many mini-strokes. Factor V was responsible for the problems Melanie had.
Factor V Leiden
By Mayo Clinic staff
Factor V Leiden (FAK-tur five LIDE-n) is a common inherited genetic disorder that can increase your chance of developing abnormal blood clots (thrombophilia), usually in your veins.
Most people with factor V Leiden never develop abnormal clots. However, some people with factor V Leiden develop clots that lead to long-term health problems or become life-threatening.
Both men and women can have factor V Leiden, but women may have an increased tendency to develop blood clots during pregnancy or when taking the hormone estrogen.
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