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Hughes Syndrome/APS - Sticky Blood - Antiphospholipid Syndrome

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Some of us with a Thyroid problem also have the above mentioned disease, often in families other relatives may also have other autoimmune diseases and or Thyroid problems.  Multiple miscarriages and stillbirths also appear in women.  The article is very recent (by Professor Graham Hughes' himself).  Unfortunately Neurologist often miss this diagnosis with terrible results.  It is about joining the dots.   I have popped this on here as it does mention Thyroid.   the-rheumatologist.org/arti...

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Very interesting.  Thank you. 

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Thanks and so often missed by the medical profession.   MaryF

Thanks Mary, very informative

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What a fantastic article. Thankyou for flagging this up

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All the best to you.    MaryF

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