I suddenly felt wet when I shouldn’t have. I ran to the bathroom and began pouring blood into the toilet,…
Articles by G Shellye Horowitz
I’ll open this column with a riddle for you. Question: How can you tell you’re at a bleeding disorders conference?…
“Let me see if I’m hearing you correctly: If I get the lip biopsy and it’s positive, it’ll confirm that…
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard the term “Bubble Wrap.” A child with hemophilia is born:…
As a woman with hemophilia, one of the greatest challenges I face is being believed. This challenge is multifaceted.
Today, when girls and women struggle to obtain a hemophilia diagnosis and proper treatment, I am angry. We need…
“L’hitraot” is a word I learned while living in Israel. It is a gentle way to say goodbye, essentially meaning…
What was my reaction the first time I encountered a comprehensive hemophilia treatment center (HTC)? Relief! I couldn’t believe the…
There are multiple types of medical trauma. A medical emergency can be traumatic. Chronic medical issues can be traumatic. Struggling…
My heart raced and pounded as a bead of sweat rolled down my cheek. My chest was so tight that…