Local woman shares her traumatic experience to spread awareness of the dangers of blood clots

April 20, 2022 @ 2:08 pmListowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Pictured is Andrea Bernard showing her tattoo identifying herself as a person on blood thinners, in the event of an emergency. Bernard, who lives with May Thurner Syndrome (a blood clot disorder), said she was advised to wear a medical alert bracelet when she was prescribed blood thinners for life, however, she opted for a tattoo which was more suitable for her lifestyle. (Kelsey Bent photo)
After Andrea Bernard had given birth to her first child 16 years ago, she developed pain in her left leg. She brought it up with her doctor, who gave it a look and sent her home after they did not see any visible signs of something wrong. She and her newborn child were released from…
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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.