antiphospholipid syndrome

12 Visible Evidence of a Body Gone Rogue

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The invisibility of chronic illness makes it incredibly frustrating. We look healthy, yet the pain under our skin can be excruciating. But is pain ever fully invisible? Painkillers mask the evidence of chronic pain somewhat, yet they often provide minimal relief. A body gone rogue is not easy to tame. And taming it requires a […]

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The Annoying Thing About Living with Antiphospholipid Syndrome… (My Personal Experiences)

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Do you have a friend or know someone living with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), or another blood clotting disorder? It can be a real pain, and interferes with treatments for many other chronic illnesses. I’m not discounting the severity of any other disease, but today I’d like to share with you on how having APS can […]

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An Experience from Hell: Thromboembolism From Antiphospholipid Syndrome

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A Careless Diagnosis: Muscular Cramp Instead of Thromboembolism “It’s just a muscular cramp.” The general practitioner I saw dismissed my intense pains with a swift diagnosis. He gave me some muscle relaxants and sent me limping off. Meanwhile, a monstrous pulmonary embolism gathered in size and strength as multiple DVTs from my Antiphospholipid Syndrome fed […]

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