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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Woman nearly died on plane after common pill caused 'weird' chest pains
Emily Jansson, 34, was on a flight from Canada to Dubai for a girls' trip when she suddenly began experiencing 'weird chest pains' and coughing fits A terrifying mid-air medical emergency has been recounted by a woman who suffered a life-threatening blood clot in her lungs during a long-haul flight. Emily Jansson, a 34 year old mother of two, was on her way from Canada to Dubai International Airport for a getaway with friends on February 5, 2025. However, the lengthy journey took a nearly fatal turn when she started to experience "weird chest pains" alongside uncontrollable coughing. Jansson had just awoken after sleeping for a significant portion of the 13-hour flight and was waiting to use the bathroom when she lost consciousness and collapsed, remaining out for about five minutes. "I was waiting for the bathroom and I got this really deep, dull aching pain in my chest out of nowhere," she recalls of the ordeal. In the fall, Jansson sustained injuries as she knocked her head, resulting in a bruised eye and arm, and afterwards found herself grappling with confusion and fragmented memories. Upon landing, which luckily occurred only two and a half hours later, she was swiftly taken to Rashid Hospital Dubai where urgent medical scans revealed a chilling diagnosis. A bilateral saddle pulmonary embolism. This is an extensive blood clot situated within the primary artery of the lung which divides into branches for each lung. The seriousness of her condition meant that any delay in treatment could have been catastrophic, reports the Mirror US. Doctors were astonished at her survival, admitting that given the circumstances, "it was essentially a miracle" she didn't succumb to cardiac arrest. In hindsight, Jansson identified multiple risk factors that contributed to her in-flight emergency. These included prolonged immobility despite wearing compression stockings, and the estrogen birth control pill Zamine, both posing substantial threats to her wellbeing during the flight. This combined contraceptive pill, containing both progestogen and estrogen, can increase the likelihood of blood clots. She is currently on anticoagulant medication to prevent further clotting and will remain on this treatment for a minimum of six months. She explained: "I was restricting my body's blood flow, which contributed to my clot developing. I had little idea about the danger I was in. After taking estrogen birth control for six years before consistently, I didn't know my risk of blood clots was so high." A saddle pulmonary embolism, a condition where a blood clot obstructs the artery feeding the lungs, only represents 2 to 5 per cent of all pulmonary embolism cases. If not addressed promptly, it can result in heart failure and cause sudden death in approximately 30 per cent of instances. "I was terrified and partly in denial when they told me what I had. I knew someone who had the same thing and how serious it was and I was just freaking out," Jannson admitted. Jannson spent six days in hospital receiving thrombolytic therapy and clot-dissolving medication. She recuperated with a friend in Dubai for three weeks post-treatment. "It's important that people know about the risks of this particular birth control, Zamine, and the safety of flying. If you're on a long-haul flight, make sure you move around and let your body breathe," she cautioned. Jannson elaborated: "I was fortunate that there was a doctor on board and some very amazing, competent flight attendants. They essentially saved my life when it shouldn't have been possible. "I'm still recovering from this episode, and my body has been through a lot. But I'm hopeful my experience can educate people about the risks of blood clots. And just as a reminder that life is so precious and to just really appreciate it."
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I nearly died on a flight when I collapsed using the loo – a common pill created the ‘perfect storm' but I had no idea
Mum-of-two Emily shares her horrifying experience as a warning to all women travelling by plane FLIGHT RISK I nearly died on a flight when I collapsed using the loo – a common pill created the 'perfect storm' but I had no idea A WOMAN has cautioned summer holidaymakers after her contraceptive caused a blood clot in her lungs during a 13-hour flight. Emily Jansson, 34, was travelling from Toronto, Canada, to Dubai International Airport for a "girls trip" on February 5, 2025, when she started experiencing "weird chest pains" and "odd coughs". 9 Emily Jansson at Rashid Hospital Dubai after collapsing on a 13-hour flight Credit: SWNS 9 The mum-of-two was told her contraceptive pill had caused a blood clot Credit: SWNS It came after the mum-of-two had slept for 10 hours on the plane and got up for the first time to use the bathroom. Waiting outside the toilet door, Emily suddenly "blacked out" and fell unconscious for "five minutes". She struck her head on the way down, bruising her eye and arm and from then on, "struggled to remember anything". The plane landed two and a half hours later, and Emily was transported to Rashid Hospital Dubai. A CT and angiogram confirmed she had a bilateral saddle pulmonary embolism - a large blood clot stuck in the main pulmonary artery that branches off into a Y-shape to go into each lung. Because of the length of time to get to the hospital, doctors told her that "it was essentially a miracle" that she was still alive, and she was hospitalised for six days for treatment. Emily said she later learned that several factors were "detrimental" to her health during the flight, including lack of movement while wearing compression stockings and taking birth control called Zamine. The combined pill contains progestogen and oestrogen - which is known to increase the risk of blood clots. She is currently on blood-thinning anticoagulant medication - to prevent further clots - for a minimum of six months. Emily, from Kingston, Ontario, who works in IT, said: "Apparently, oestrogen birth control, compression stockings, and sitting down for 10 hours was the perfect storm. Mum reveals terrifying photo of red mark travelling up thigh that turned out to be blood clot caused by pill "I was restricting my body's blood flow, which contributed to my clot developing. "I had little idea about the danger I was in. "After taking oestrogen birth control for six years consistently, I didn't know my risk of blood clots was so high. "I'm an active person with the heart of an athlete from my intense cardio workouts." She added: "It's important that people know about the risks of this particular birth control, Zamine, and the safety when flying. "If you're on a long-haul flight, make sure you move around and let your body breathe. "I was fortunate that there was a doctor on board and some very amazing, competent flight attendants. "They essentially saved my life when it shouldn't have been possible." I was vomiting profusely and sweating. I had no idea what was happening, but I was fairly sure this was a near-death experience Emily Jansson Emily had been seated for 10 hours before standing up to use the bathroom, prompting her to let out three "feeble coughs" before collapsing. "I was waiting for the bathroom and I got this really deep, dull aching pain in my chest out of nowhere," she said. "Suddenly, it was like the lights were on and then off. "I had completely blacked out for five minutes and couldn't remember anything afterwards. "I was given an oxygen tank, carried to business class and laid down. "I was vomiting profusely and sweating. I had no idea what was happening, but I was fairly sure this was a near-death experience." 9 Emily with her friends in hospital in Dubai after the traumatic plane experience Credit: SWNS 9 She was taken to hospital on a stretcher after landing in Dubai Credit: SWNS 9 Emily, pictured with her family, has warned others of the dangers of oestrogen contraceptives Credit: SWNS 9 Emily started experiencing 'weird chest pains' and 'odd coughs' on board Credit: SWNS Saddle pulmonary embolism - where a blood clot blocks the artery that supplies the lungs - only comprises two to five per cent of all PE cases. If left untreated, they can result in heart failure and sudden death in 30 per cent of cases. "I was terrified and partly in denial when they told me what I had," Emily said. "I knew someone who had the same thing and how serious it was and I was just freaking out." Contraceptive pill benefits and risks MILLIONS of women across the UK use the contraceptive pill. As well as preventing pregnancy, it does come with numerous benefits. But like any medication, there are also some potential risks to be aware of. BENEFITS: Pregnancy prevention - the pill is over 99 per cent effective if used correctly every time. - the pill is over 99 per cent effective if used correctly every time. Menstrual health - the pill can make periods lighter, less painful, and more regular. - the pill can make periods lighter, less painful, and more regular. Acne - the pill can help with acne. - the pill can help with acne. Cancer risk - the pill can reduce the risk of ovarian, endometrial and bowel cancer. - the pill can reduce the risk of ovarian, endometrial and bowel cancer. Other health benefits - it can also help with symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). RISKS: Side effects - the pill can cause temporary side effects, such as headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, and increased blood pressure. - the pill can cause temporary side effects, such as headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, and increased blood pressure. Bleeding - breakthrough bleeding or changes to your period are common in the first few months. - breakthrough bleeding or changes to your period are common in the first few months. Serious health conditions - the pill has been linked to an increased risk of some serious health conditions, such as blood clots and breast cancer. - the pill has been linked to an increased risk of some serious health conditions, such as blood clots and breast cancer. No protection against STIs - the pill doesn't protect you against sexually transmitted infections. Source: NHS Emily remained in the hospital for six days and was treated with thrombolytic therapy and clot-busting medication. "There were lots of different specialists coming to see me and they kept asking what birth control I was on," she said. "Doctors said I was close to death because it was making me go into cardiac arrest. "I had no idea how much danger I was in." Emily stayed with her friend in Dubai for three weeks. She has since stopped taking birth control. "I wish I had been told all of this before taking the pill," she said. "There's not enough awareness out there about the risk of oestrogen birth control. "I never knew how important it was to get up and move on long-haul journeys, but now I do. "I'm still recovering from this episode and my body has been through a lot. "But I'm hopeful my experience can educate people about the risks of blood clots, and act as a reminder that life is so precious and we should really appreciate it." 9 Emily bruised her eye after falling unconscious while waiting for the toilet Credit: SWNS 9 The mum with one of the friends she went to Dubai with on the 'girls trip' Credit: SWNS 9 'I had no idea how much danger I was in, Emily, from Toronto, Canada, said Credit: SWNS
The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
I nearly died on a flight when I collapsed using the loo – a common pill created the ‘perfect storm' but I had no idea
A WOMAN has cautioned summer holidaymakers after her contraceptive caused a blood clot in her lungs during a 13-hour flight. Emily Jansson, 34, was travelling from Toronto, Canada, to Dubai International Airport for a "girls trip" on February 5, 2025, when she started experiencing "weird chest pains" and "odd coughs". 9 9 It came after the mum-of-two had slept for 10 hours on the plane and got up for the first time to use the bathroom. Waiting outside the toilet door, Emily suddenly "blacked out" and fell unconscious for "five minutes". She struck her head on the way down, bruising her eye and arm and from then on, "struggled to remember anything". The plane landed two and a half hours later, and Emily was transported to Rashid Hospital Dubai. A CT and angiogram confirmed she had a bilateral saddle pulmonary embolism - a large blood clot stuck in the main pulmonary artery that branches off into a Y-shape to go into each lung. Because of the length of time to get to the hospital, doctors told her that "it was essentially a miracle" that she was still alive, and she was hospitalised for six days for treatment. Emily said she later learned that several factors were "detrimental" to her health during the flight, including lack of movement while wearing compression stockings and taking birth control called Zamine. The combined pill contains progestogen and oestrogen - which is known to increase the risk of blood clots. She is currently on blood-thinning anticoagulant medication - to prevent further clots - for a minimum of six months. Emily, from Kingston, Ontario, who works in IT, said: "Apparently, oestrogen birth control, compression stockings, and sitting down for 10 hours was the perfect storm. "I was restricting my body's blood flow, which contributed to my clot developing. "I had little idea about the danger I was in. "After taking oestrogen birth control for six years consistently, I didn't know my risk of blood clots was so high. "I'm an active person with the heart of an athlete from my intense cardio workouts." She added: "It's important that people know about the risks of this particular birth control, Zamine, and the safety when flying. "If you're on a long-haul flight, make sure you move around and let your body breathe. "I was fortunate that there was a doctor on board and some very amazing, competent flight attendants. "They essentially saved my life when it shouldn't have been possible." I was vomiting profusely and sweating. I had no idea what was happening, but I was fairly sure this was a near-death experience Emily Jansson Emily had been seated for 10 hours before standing up to use the bathroom, prompting her to let out three "feeble coughs" before collapsing. "I was waiting for the bathroom and I got this really deep, dull aching pain in my chest out of nowhere," she said. "Suddenly, it was like the lights were on and then off. "I had completely blacked out for five minutes and couldn't remember anything afterwards. "I was given an oxygen tank, carried to business class and laid down. "I was vomiting profusely and sweating. I had no idea what was happening, but I was fairly sure this was a near-death experience." 9 9 9 9 Saddle pulmonary embolism - where a blood clot blocks the artery that supplies the lungs - only comprises two to five per cent of all PE cases. If left untreated, they can result in heart failure and sudden death in 30 per cent of cases. "I was terrified and partly in denial when they told me what I had," Emily said. "I knew someone who had the same thing and how serious it was and I was just freaking out." Contraceptive pill benefits and risks MILLIONS of women across the UK use the contraceptive pill. As well as preventing pregnancy, it does come with numerous benefits. But like any medication, there are also some potential risks to be aware of. BENEFITS: Pregnancy prevention - the pill is over 99 per cent effective if used correctly every time. Menstrual health - the pill can make periods lighter, less painful, and more regular. Acne - the pill can help with acne. Cancer risk - the pill can reduce the risk of ovarian, endometrial and bowel cancer. Other health benefits - it can also help with symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). RISKS: Side effects - the pill can cause temporary side effects, such as headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, and increased blood pressure. Bleeding - breakthrough bleeding or changes to your period are common in the first few months. Serious health conditions - the pill has been linked to an increased risk of some serious health conditions, such as blood clots and breast cancer. No protection against STIs - the pill doesn't protect you against sexually transmitted infections. Source: NHS Emily remained in the hospital for six days and was treated with thrombolytic therapy and clot-busting medication. "There were lots of different specialists coming to see me and they kept asking what birth control I was on," she said. "Doctors said I was close to death because it was making me go into cardiac arrest. "I had no idea how much danger I was in." Emily stayed with her friend in Dubai for three weeks. She has since stopped taking birth control. "I wish I had been told all of this before taking the pill," she said. "There's not enough awareness out there about the risk of oestrogen birth control. "I never knew how important it was to get up and move on long-haul journeys, but now I do. "I'm still recovering from this episode and my body has been through a lot. "But I'm hopeful my experience can educate people about the risks of blood clots, and act as a reminder that life is so precious and we should really appreciate it." 9 9
