What causes the cognitive issues in APS?

[drob32]

I've read sticky blood can be the cause, lowering oxygen delivery to the brain. Alternatively I've read about white matter lessions on the brain. How common are the brain lessions? Is this normal in APS?

[Manofmendip]

I have a few lesions but since I have been anticoagulated they have not worsened, as shown on MRIs over several years.

Dave

[drob32 in reply to Manofmendip]

Do you mind me asking what cognitive issues you had that were related to the brain lesions? Was it just foggy mindedness?

[Manofmendip in reply to drob32]

Foggy brain, speech problems, memory problems.

[MaryF Administrator]

Hi, often people become less brain foggy with the right medication and INR. MaryF

[jetjetjet]

I have 13 lesions -- and i have had the brain cramps- eye trouble -balance problems -memory loss- speech etc. Matter of fact I go to see my Nureo stroke specialist in a couple of weeks to go over the Memory Dc she referred me too .short and long term loss .