Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS)
can affect anyone at anytime and is a
disease that should be tested for more
often.
"APS is a snake in the grass and can bite
or kill without warning," said Christina
Pohlman, President of APS Foundation of
America, Inc.
The warning signs for APS include heart
attack, multiple miscarriages and stroke.
They can also include blood clots,
pulmonary embolism (clots in the lungs)
and brief stroke-like episodes called
transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
Other features that can be associated with
APS include problems thinking clearly
(loss of concentration, difficulty with
reading comprehension and memory loss),
migraine headaches and other neurological
symptoms such as partial or total vision
loss, dizziness and seizures.
APS is commonly misdiagnosed as other
autoimmune diseases such as multiple
sclerosis. APS and MS can share similar
symptoms. Since MS is more common and
known, the false diagnosis can occur,
leaving the patient with improper
treatment that can possibly result in
serious injury and even death.
The APS Foundation of America, Inc. is the
only United States health agency dedicated
specifically to bringing national
awareness to APS. We are a volunteer-run,
community-based, non-profit organization
dedicated to spreading awareness and
support to those with the disease.
Knowing more about APS can make all the
difference. Get in the know and Get in the
Flow!
For more information
Contact: Christina "Tina" Pohlman
Phone: 608-782-2626
Website Address:
www.apsfa.org.
Email Address:
apsfa@apsfa.
org
