Is it possible to have antiphospholipid antibodies and not have systemic lupus?
Yes. Although these antibodies were first discovered in people who had lupus, it was later learned there are many people who produce these antibodies who do not have systemic lupus. References: see brochures, Blood Disorders in Lupus, and Antiphospholipid Antibodies and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Is it possible to have antiphospholipid antibodies and not have symptoms related to them, i.e. blood clots, miscarriages or low platelets? Yes. In fact, most people with these antibodies DO NOT and will not have symptoms related to them. Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Foundation website < Back 8. Lupus and multiple sclerosis I was diagnosed with MS 3 years ago and now my doctor thinks I may have lupus. Is there a connection between MS and lupus? Multiple Sclerosis and lupus are both autoimmune diseases. They are diagnosed and treated in very different ways. There is no direct connection between the two, however, lupus, known as a great imposter, can sometimes mimic or imitate the symptom
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