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Antiphospholipid antibody
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a disorder of blood coagulation related to the presence of autoantibodies called lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin. APS can cause blood clots, which most often occur in the deep veins of the legs, a condition called deep vein thrombosis. Blood clots can increase the risk for stroke and pulmonary embolism (clots in the lungs). Patients with APS are also at high risk for pregnancy complications, including miscarriage (see Pregnancy Complications below).
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What causes one to produce antiphospholipid antibodies ?
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How come some people produce antiphospholipid antibodies ?
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What are the common symptoms of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?
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Does anyone know about antiphospholipid antibodies or ever heard of it?
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What is antiphospholipid antibody test? And why would anybody need one?
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How many people in america suffer from antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?
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The antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is antibodies associated with what problem?
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How long can you live with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome before something bad happens?
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I have been diagnosed with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. What does that mean overall?
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Does anyone have information on or personal experiences with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?
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Is gluten free the best way to eat for someone with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?
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How does antiphospholipid antibody syndrome cause miscarriage?
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Does antiphospholipid antibody syndrome cause weakness and fatigue?
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Is splenectomy in patient with elevated Antiphospholipid antibodies a high risk procedure?
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What type of hematological malignancy itself would cause elevation in Antiphospholipid antibody ( aPL ) ?
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How many pregnant women suffer from antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, and what is the expectancy for pregnancy outcome?
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I've had abnormal and worsening labs for 4yrs w/ increasing ANA to 1:640, homo pattern & antiphospholipid antibody, now all labs are perfect;how/why?
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Is there any natural way to treat antiphospholipid antibodies? I am 50 years old, have been on Coumadin (warfarin) since 44 and do not want to keep taking it.
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31 y/o female. My CRP is 13.1 and I have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. I am concerned that the combination of the 2 is going to cause death. I already take 10mg of coumadin (warfarin). What else to do?
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27 y/o. History of NSVT, Hypertension, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Normal weight, no diabetes. Family history of Sudden cardiac death. Frequent chest pain with exertion. Doc tried Amlodipine which helped. Does this mean angina & CAD?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Can antiphospholipid antibody syndrome cause horrible weakness and fatigue? 8 weeks of it profoundly impacting my life and job.
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A 24-year old female asked:
My mom has antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. My anas are positive.Rhumathologist thinks i'm to young for anything to show.Maybe i take after my mom?
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A 46-year old female asked:
I have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Im being treated with lovenox 2x a day. Other treatments failed. This is long term. My dr says new studies show once a day is in all new studies. I cant find any supporting studies on this. Im triple posi?
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Adult patients with ITP coexist with elevated antiphospholipid antibodies that have splenectomy,do they need to take heparin or warfarin for life time?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I am on warfarin due to aps or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. My lupus caused aps. Can i take phentermine?
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I have mild SLE (no organ involvement), only on Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). No antiphospholipid antibodies, high BP or f. history of blood clots. Is birth control safe?
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I have antiphospholipid antibodies greater than 150, false positive syphilis, positive ana, mouth sores and joint pain. I think lupus? Dr thinks ra.
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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. 6/10 right leg pain behind calf. No swelling. Not warm. Looks normal. Just heavy and painful calf to foot and ankle. Possible Dvt ? D dimer was negative. I take Eliquis?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have antiphospholipid syndrome(aps), with anticardiolipin antibodies igg/gpl extremely high. Others are normal. What problems arise with a high igl?
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I have antiphospholipid syndrome,I had a sagital sinus thrombosis 1 yr ago,for the past 4 weeks I've had severe earpain, not treatable with antibiotic?
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