antiphospholipid syndrome or APS
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Topic: antiphospholipid syndrome or APS
Posted By: Kazzle
Subject: antiphospholipid syndrome or APS
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 6:10pm
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Okay, so the upshot is ,that i have this syndrome, which is why i keep miscarrying.
So when i get pregnant i start on clexane injections straight away, and will be on it until the baby is born. I will also need to be on clexane injections for all pregnancies. I will also be closely monitored, weekly scans etc. so roll on the next pregnancy  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 6:50pm
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so what is it? Too lazy to google.
And so pleased you finally have some answers.....roll on baby! |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 7:04pm
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I have the same thing too and wasnt expected to carry Alize for very long. I had ongoing tests for APS and lupus as it is in the same family. An auto immune disorder. Im lucky that my levels have decreased since having Alize and havent been tested since he was a couple of months old. Saw OB monthly (Howard) till 35weeks gest MIne was picked up at a full physical I had thru my previous work as they did blood tests to test for everything. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 23 June 2008 at 8:48pm
i have no idea what that is.............but yay for knowing why this keeps happening!!!!!!  ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 7:19am
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Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome or APS is an autoimmune disorder in which the body recognizes certain normal components of blood and/or cell membranes as foreign substances and produces antibodies against them. Patients with these antibodies may experience blood clots, including heart attacks and strokes, and miscarriages. APS may occur in people with systemic lupus erythematosus, other autoimmune diseases, or in otherwise healthy individuals.
APS is also known as APLS, APLA, Hughes Syndrome or "Sticky Blood." ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 8:44am
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Thats great that you have finally got some answers Kaz... ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 9:01am
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So happy for you!!!!!!
Come on next baby
Glad you have answers after being through so much Kaz. ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: Huggles
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 1:31pm
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Kaz
So glad that they have finally found out why.... roll on the next baby!!  You deserve it!
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 5:04pm
| Yay for that Kaz and as other have said roll on baby |
Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 6:07pm
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Thats great that you have an answer now Kaz. It must be very comforting to know that there are things you can do to make sure you are able to carry babies. Do they know why you were able to carry Rhi without any issues though?
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 24 June 2008 at 8:52pm
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Must be a relief to have some answers Kaz, cmon baby!!!! -------------   
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 7:52am
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hey josierocks....they think that i fell pregnant with rhiannon cos i had lost 50kgs in 3mths, so bascially tricked my body.....and i had some issues with blood pressure and Rhiannon not growing properly and then she stopped growing at 35wks...and that was due to this condition ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 8:28am
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Must be such a relief to have some answers! Good luck for TTC ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 9:45am
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YAY Kaz! That's great news
And you know you have no problem conceiving, so fingers crossed for a speedy "knock-up"  ------------- 
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 25 June 2008 at 10:04am
hahahaha that cracked me up....speedy knock-up thats great... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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MamaPickle wrote:Posted By: Genie
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 12:15am
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Yay for getting answers, best of luck in falling preg again. I was diagnosed with a similar sounding thing years ago, ANA, anti-nuclear antibodies, and was advised to take 1/4 aspirin a day for the first 3mths. Sounded weird at the time lol but turned out to be right. ------------- 
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Posted By: Vanillabean
Date Posted: 26 June 2008 at 7:28pm
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Hey Kazzle
What is the name of the Ob you are seeing? Looks like I am mc again. Frack it.   ------------- 5x mc, Jan 08, June 08, Nov 08, May 09, April 11 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 29 June 2008 at 10:47am
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thatsa great Kaz that you finally know what is happening and what options are available for treatment
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