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Ability to treat bleeding episodes easily |
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Active lifestyle despite the condition |
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Applying to graduate school for marine science |
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Beginning stages of starting a non-profit in the vWD community |
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Being involved in community outreach with church |
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Being married for 15 years |
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Checking lab values in the patient portal |
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Childhood spent in the hospital |
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Constant bleeds |
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Delayed diagnosis of con willebrands |
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Diagnosed with VWD at 1 month old |
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Discussing iron supplement usage |
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Doctor listens and allows input on medication choice |
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Dream of becoming a nurse in a hospital |
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Easy bruising |
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Engaging in high-risk activities |
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Enjoying coffee, painting, and karate (pre-COVID) |
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Experience with blood transfusion after pregnancy |
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Frequent nosebleeds |
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Having 3 boys, 2 with a diagnosis |
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History of heavy bleeding |
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Living with a diagnosed condition |
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Long periods |
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Managing the condition with Stimate and Amicar |
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Needing medical records transferred |
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Nosebleeds requiring transfusions, surgical cautery, and packing |
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On new medication and following prophy schedule |
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Previous misdiagnosis of heavy bleeding as normal |
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Rationing medication due to lack of insurance |
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Receiving a call from the doctor's MA |
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Regular hospital visits |
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Reliance on RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) |
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Requesting a referral to OHSU's HTC |
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Requesting a specific medication (TXA) |
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Requesting treatment for unchecked hemophilia |
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Seeking medical advice for similar problems |
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Seeking medical help for a 6-week period |
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Severe periods |
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Starting a new medication and prophy |
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Transitioning from teaching to being a stay-at-home mom and advocate |
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Unexplained nosebleeds |
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Uninsured status |
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Valuing time with friends and family |
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Waiting for lab results |
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