What is catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS)?
Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome is a rare complication of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. It is characterized by the development of multiple blood clots that block small blood vessels in several organs in the body, most commonly the heart, lungs, nervous system, and kidneys.
How do members experience catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS)*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS)*
Who has catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 10 |