People can live a normal life with. But, what is normal.. This blood disorder is hereditary and not that colon. I started out with blood clots. I have had a heart attack and an aneurysm and I'm still here. A disease / disorder is a condition that breaks the body down. However , as long as you keep GOD #1 in your life, He can take this disorder away in a blink of his eye, YES. I do have Factor 5 and YES I am scared but, GOD is #1 in my life so, by that being said. Keep GOD in your mind while having factor V and live your life to the absolute fullest. You never know when it will be your time. To be afraid of Factor V is doubting GOD so, live your life with Factor V and Know that GOD is always in your corner and he is and always have been the #1 ruler in your life. ... The most important part about this disorder is that It can be cured. All you need is GOD in your heart and all your faith in him and he will cure whatever tackles his children's lives... Amen.... One more thing. Never be scared of a disease or a disorder, Your only doubting GOD plans for you in your life. Take this as a lesson and strive for higher goals. LIFE IS NOT PROMISE. MAKE THE BEST OF IT WHILE PRAISING GOG AND WORSHIPING GOG TO THE FULLEST AS JESUS CONTINUES TO GUIDE YOU THROUGH YOUR EN-DEVOURS AND YOUR PROGRESS IN SHAVING A HAPPY BLESSED LIFE.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!