DEAR DR. GOTT: What can you tell me about antiphospholipid antibody syndrome? It has stirred my life up and caused pain no one can explain. I have had two pulmonary embolisms and deep blood clots down both legs clear to my toes. Since then, my chest hurts almost every day. If there’s no pain, pressure is present. The same with my head. I have had headaches and pressure when there isn’t pain. I also have trouble sleeping with ups and downs all night. I’m lucky to get a couple of hours sleep at a time. I’m wide awake at night but during the day I feel the worst and am tired. All I know is that no one seems to know much about this enemy of mine.

DEAR READER: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an unusual disorder in which the immune system incorrectly produces antibodies against certain normal proteins in the blood, [Read more...]