Living With Bleeding Disorders Means I’m Good at Cleaning Stains
As a person with multiple bleeding disorders, I’m an expert at removing blood from many materials, including carpet, clothing,…
Articles by Jennifer Lynne
I Still Have Questions About Investigational Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B
Hemophilia B and experimental gene therapy have been in the news lately. I was even…
If You Have Low Factor VIII, It May Be Time for a DEXA Scan
In February, I wrote about hemophilia’s effects on bone health after attending a webinar sponsored by Factor My…
How I Manage the High Expenses of Hemophilia
Living with any chronic illness comes with a financial burden. Hemophilia, in particular, is extremely rare and extremely…
Traveling With Hemophilia: It Turns Out Mom Does Know Best
Last week, I gave in to my 79-year-old mother’s pleas to travel from Florida to the Midwest for a family…
Endometrial Ablation Gave Me Back My Life by Stopping Severe Bleeding
Most women of childbearing age have normal monthly periods. For women like me with bleeding disorders, monthly periods are a…
An Open Letter to Newly Diagnosed Women With Bleeding Disorders
Dear Newly Diagnosed Sister, Welcome! You are now part of a supportive community full of love, courage, and inspirational…
Health Expert Weighs In on Ongoing COVID-19 Threats
As my COVID-19 recovery continues, I have questions. So I called public health expert Frank James, MD, to help.
Despite All My Efforts to Protect Myself, I Got COVID-19
It finally happened. COVID-19 found me. After two and a half years of following the guidelines, I couldn’t outwit…
Those With Bleeding Disorders Should Beware of the Tonsils
A simple tonsillectomy led to my eventual diagnosis of hemophilia B and von Willebrand disease. Without a family…