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Visit apsfa.org for trusted information, patient resources, and ways to connect with others who understand.
#WTD25 #raredisease #charity #donate #newdiagnosis #newlydiagnosed #AntiphospholipidSyndrome #APSAwareness #GoBurgundy #APSMatters #APSFA #apsawarenessmonth #apsresearch
#Fatigue, #flares, and lifestyle changes can be difficult at first. Give yourself grace.
Connect With Community
Support groups (online or in-person) can offer emotional support and practical advice.
You may need blood thinners (anticoagulants) like #warfarin, #Lovenox, or #aspirin to reduce clot risks.
Track Your Symptoms
Keep a #journal of symptoms, triggers, and medications to help your doctor fine-tune your care.
Simple exercises (like stretching, walking, chair yoga, or gentle resistance) can be done at your own pace, tailored to how you feel day to day.
Simple exercises (like stretching, walking, chair yoga, or gentle resistance) can be done at your own pace, tailored to how you feel day to day.
Exercise helps regulate stress hormones and calm the nervous system, which may ease autoimmune flares and improve sleep.
Exercise helps regulate stress hormones and calm the nervous system, which may ease autoimmune flares and improve sleep.
Even 10 minutes of light movement a day can increase endorphins, fight fatigue, and improve mental clarity — all common challenges for people with APS.
Even 10 minutes of light movement a day can increase endorphins, fight fatigue, and improve mental clarity — all common challenges for people with APS.
Low-impact activity helps keep your joints flexible and muscles strong, which is important when dealing with inflammation, stiffness, or autoimmune flares.
Low-impact activity helps keep your joints flexible and muscles strong, which is important when dealing with inflammation, stiffness, or autoimmune flares.
Regular movement helps prevent blood from pooling, especially in the legs — reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other clot-related complications.
Regular movement helps prevent blood from pooling, especially in the legs — reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and other clot-related complications.