APS Foundation of America
@apsfaorg.bsky.social
APS Foundation of America (#APSFA) is the only US org spreading #Antiphospholipid Syndrome #APS & #Lupus #Awareness! #DVT #PE #Stroke #APS #miscarriage
Credit to @apsfa APS Magnet
Yes, FB cropped the picture.
100% of the proceeds go to the APSFA. Only 100 in stock. They will ship by USPS without tracking.
They fit in my palm.
To order: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
Yes, FB cropped the picture.
100% of the proceeds go to the APSFA. Only 100 in stock. They will ship by USPS without tracking.
They fit in my palm.
To order: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
July 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Credit to @apsfa APS Magnet
Yes, FB cropped the picture.
100% of the proceeds go to the APSFA. Only 100 in stock. They will ship by USPS without tracking.
They fit in my palm.
To order: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
Yes, FB cropped the picture.
100% of the proceeds go to the APSFA. Only 100 in stock. They will ship by USPS without tracking.
They fit in my palm.
To order: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
APS Magnet
Yes, FB cropped the picture.
100% of the proceeds go to the APSFA. Only 100 in stock. They will ship by USPS without tracking.
They fit in my palm.
To order: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
Yes, FB cropped the picture.
100% of the proceeds go to the APSFA. Only 100 in stock. They will ship by USPS without tracking.
They fit in my palm.
To order: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
July 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
APS Magnet
Yes, FB cropped the picture.
100% of the proceeds go to the APSFA. Only 100 in stock. They will ship by USPS without tracking.
They fit in my palm.
To order: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
Yes, FB cropped the picture.
100% of the proceeds go to the APSFA. Only 100 in stock. They will ship by USPS without tracking.
They fit in my palm.
To order: www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
The end of the month is here!
Today's the day when we take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who has liked, commented on, and especially to those who shared our graphics all month long! Awareness begins with YOU. Get your story out there! Share your experiences! We can
Today's the day when we take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who has liked, commented on, and especially to those who shared our graphics all month long! Awareness begins with YOU. Get your story out there! Share your experiences! We can
July 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The end of the month is here!
Today's the day when we take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who has liked, commented on, and especially to those who shared our graphics all month long! Awareness begins with YOU. Get your story out there! Share your experiences! We can
Today's the day when we take a moment to say THANK YOU to everyone who has liked, commented on, and especially to those who shared our graphics all month long! Awareness begins with YOU. Get your story out there! Share your experiences! We can
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June 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Today, we bring you some tips on coping with #APS.
How do you #cope with APS?
Do you see a #therapist?
Do you #journal?
Share with others how you cope with APS. In the end, remember you are not alone, and you can join our private support group here on Facebook if you need to vent.
How do you #cope with APS?
Do you see a #therapist?
Do you #journal?
Share with others how you cope with APS. In the end, remember you are not alone, and you can join our private support group here on Facebook if you need to vent.
June 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Today, we bring you some tips on coping with #APS.
How do you #cope with APS?
Do you see a #therapist?
Do you #journal?
Share with others how you cope with APS. In the end, remember you are not alone, and you can join our private support group here on Facebook if you need to vent.
How do you #cope with APS?
Do you see a #therapist?
Do you #journal?
Share with others how you cope with APS. In the end, remember you are not alone, and you can join our private support group here on Facebook if you need to vent.
Getting a diagnosis of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (#APS) can feel overwhelming, but take a deep breath. You are not alone, and there are resources, support, and treatments to help you live well.
Find a Knowledgeable Doctor
Ideally, a rheumatologist or hematologist with APS experience.
Find a Knowledgeable Doctor
Ideally, a rheumatologist or hematologist with APS experience.
June 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Getting a diagnosis of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (#APS) can feel overwhelming, but take a deep breath. You are not alone, and there are resources, support, and treatments to help you live well.
Find a Knowledgeable Doctor
Ideally, a rheumatologist or hematologist with APS experience.
Find a Knowledgeable Doctor
Ideally, a rheumatologist or hematologist with APS experience.
Living with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) can bring fatigue, joint pain, swelling, and a higher risk of blood clots. While intense workouts may feel out of reach, gentle, simple exercises can play a powerful role in maintaining your health and well-being.
June 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Living with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) can bring fatigue, joint pain, swelling, and a higher risk of blood clots. While intense workouts may feel out of reach, gentle, simple exercises can play a powerful role in maintaining your health and well-being.
#Swelling and #pain can be common and serious symptoms in people with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). These symptoms often result from blood clots, #inflammation, or related complications.
If you are not doing better in a timely fashion or it is an emergency, please consult your doctor
If you are not doing better in a timely fashion or it is an emergency, please consult your doctor
June 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#Swelling and #pain can be common and serious symptoms in people with Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). These symptoms often result from blood clots, #inflammation, or related complications.
If you are not doing better in a timely fashion or it is an emergency, please consult your doctor
If you are not doing better in a timely fashion or it is an emergency, please consult your doctor
Did you know there was such a thing? Do you get them?
Today, we bring you the symptoms of an #APS Flare!
For those who have #Lupus, you'll notice that these are very similar to a Lupus #flare.
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome
Today, we bring you the symptoms of an #APS Flare!
For those who have #Lupus, you'll notice that these are very similar to a Lupus #flare.
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome
June 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Did you know there was such a thing? Do you get them?
Today, we bring you the symptoms of an #APS Flare!
For those who have #Lupus, you'll notice that these are very similar to a Lupus #flare.
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome
Today, we bring you the symptoms of an #APS Flare!
For those who have #Lupus, you'll notice that these are very similar to a Lupus #flare.
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome
Myth: Only older or sick people get blood clots
Fact: Anyone can get a blood clot, even if they are young - that includes children and healthy people.
When did you first start clotting?
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #apsawarenessmonth #apsresearch #WTD25 #raredisease #APS
Fact: Anyone can get a blood clot, even if they are young - that includes children and healthy people.
When did you first start clotting?
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #apsawarenessmonth #apsresearch #WTD25 #raredisease #APS
June 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Myth: Only older or sick people get blood clots
Fact: Anyone can get a blood clot, even if they are young - that includes children and healthy people.
When did you first start clotting?
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #apsawarenessmonth #apsresearch #WTD25 #raredisease #APS
Fact: Anyone can get a blood clot, even if they are young - that includes children and healthy people.
When did you first start clotting?
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #apsawarenessmonth #apsresearch #WTD25 #raredisease #APS
#Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, or #SLE) is an #autoimmune disease that often doesn't appear alone. It can "cluster" with other autoimmune diseases or symptoms in the same person, family, or community. This is known as #disease #clustering.
June 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, or #SLE) is an #autoimmune disease that often doesn't appear alone. It can "cluster" with other autoimmune diseases or symptoms in the same person, family, or community. This is known as #disease #clustering.
Catastrophic #Antiphospholipid Syndrome or #CAPS is a complication of #APS.
CAPS is very rare, and in about half of the cases, the APS patient does not survive.
Has anyone survived CAPS?
Have you lost a loved one due to #CAPS?
CAPS is very rare, and in about half of the cases, the APS patient does not survive.
Has anyone survived CAPS?
Have you lost a loved one due to #CAPS?
June 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Catastrophic #Antiphospholipid Syndrome or #CAPS is a complication of #APS.
CAPS is very rare, and in about half of the cases, the APS patient does not survive.
Has anyone survived CAPS?
Have you lost a loved one due to #CAPS?
CAPS is very rare, and in about half of the cases, the APS patient does not survive.
Has anyone survived CAPS?
Have you lost a loved one due to #CAPS?
Formerly known as Seronegative APS or #SNAPS.
Basically, it's having symptoms of APS without the numbers. It can be challenging to get a positive APS diagnosis and, therefore, difficult to receive necessary treatment.
Being diagnosed with SNAPS can be frustrating because
Basically, it's having symptoms of APS without the numbers. It can be challenging to get a positive APS diagnosis and, therefore, difficult to receive necessary treatment.
Being diagnosed with SNAPS can be frustrating because
June 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Formerly known as Seronegative APS or #SNAPS.
Basically, it's having symptoms of APS without the numbers. It can be challenging to get a positive APS diagnosis and, therefore, difficult to receive necessary treatment.
Being diagnosed with SNAPS can be frustrating because
Basically, it's having symptoms of APS without the numbers. It can be challenging to get a positive APS diagnosis and, therefore, difficult to receive necessary treatment.
Being diagnosed with SNAPS can be frustrating because
Formerly known as Seronegative APS or #SNAPS.
Basically, it's having symptoms of APS w/o the numbers. It can be challenging to get a positive APS diagnosis &, therefore, difficult to receive necessary treatment.
Being diagnosed with SNAPS can be frustrating because it is not widely recognized.
Basically, it's having symptoms of APS w/o the numbers. It can be challenging to get a positive APS diagnosis &, therefore, difficult to receive necessary treatment.
Being diagnosed with SNAPS can be frustrating because it is not widely recognized.
June 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Formerly known as Seronegative APS or #SNAPS.
Basically, it's having symptoms of APS w/o the numbers. It can be challenging to get a positive APS diagnosis &, therefore, difficult to receive necessary treatment.
Being diagnosed with SNAPS can be frustrating because it is not widely recognized.
Basically, it's having symptoms of APS w/o the numbers. It can be challenging to get a positive APS diagnosis &, therefore, difficult to receive necessary treatment.
Being diagnosed with SNAPS can be frustrating because it is not widely recognized.
Leg cramps are a common occurrence that most of us have felt before. Regular muscle cramps will go away pretty quickly by stretching or walking. Crampy feelings in the legs that won't go away or worsen over time are symptoms of DVT.
June 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Leg cramps are a common occurrence that most of us have felt before. Regular muscle cramps will go away pretty quickly by stretching or walking. Crampy feelings in the legs that won't go away or worsen over time are symptoms of DVT.
#Dehydration can increase your risk of blood clots, especially if you're already at risk due to conditions like Antiphospholipid Syndrome (#APS), #immobility, or recent #surgery.
What are some ways you stay #hydrated?
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #GoBurgundy
What are some ways you stay #hydrated?
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #GoBurgundy
June 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#Dehydration can increase your risk of blood clots, especially if you're already at risk due to conditions like Antiphospholipid Syndrome (#APS), #immobility, or recent #surgery.
What are some ways you stay #hydrated?
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #GoBurgundy
What are some ways you stay #hydrated?
#AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #GoBurgundy
When you're taking blood thinners, it's essential to be careful with pain relievers, because some can increase your risk of bleeding or interact with your medication.
As always, consult with your medical care team on what you can take.
As always, consult with your medical care team on what you can take.
June 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
When you're taking blood thinners, it's essential to be careful with pain relievers, because some can increase your risk of bleeding or interact with your medication.
As always, consult with your medical care team on what you can take.
As always, consult with your medical care team on what you can take.
Have you heard about the new anticoagulants on the market?
They may sound promising, however, NONE of them have been approved for #APS patients.
Studies completed so far show that APS patients are clotting on them, but studies are in the works.
Please read past articles in our
They may sound promising, however, NONE of them have been approved for #APS patients.
Studies completed so far show that APS patients are clotting on them, but studies are in the works.
Please read past articles in our
June 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Have you heard about the new anticoagulants on the market?
They may sound promising, however, NONE of them have been approved for #APS patients.
Studies completed so far show that APS patients are clotting on them, but studies are in the works.
Please read past articles in our
They may sound promising, however, NONE of them have been approved for #APS patients.
Studies completed so far show that APS patients are clotting on them, but studies are in the works.
Please read past articles in our