anticardiolipin antibodies

[Yula]

I am 18 years old and was diagnosed for anticardiolipin antibodies about 3 years ago. Since then, I receive a daily dose of Aspirin to prevent complications.
My last blood test showed that I don't currently have the antibodies, but I have all the symptoms. Does this mean I don't have the condition any more? And if I do, what else can I do to control it?
P.s. - where can I find more information about this condition?

[DENISE]

I was diagnosed with Lupus 12 years ago and 1 year ago I was told that I now also have anticardiolipin antibodies.
I am scheduled for a surgical proceedure in 2 weeks. My Rheumatologist told me to discontinue the 81% asprin I take daily since being diagnosed with anticardiolipin antibodies 10 days prior to my surgery. Do I need to then be concerned with blood clotting?

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

Dear Denise:

If you don't stop the aspirin, you will have a increased chance of bleeding after surgery.  Ten days is actually a short time to stop, but should be adequate.  I would not worry about clotting.

Sincerely,

CCF Neuro MD

[nykthanx]

yula, i have the same condition and i was told by my doctor that it is a condition that never goes away.  it might go into remission and thus show no signs of it in bloodwork but it is still there and it will still affect your body. look at the lupas sights for more info on it.  The lupas foundation of america had the most.  it is related to lupas and there is a greater chance for you and me to get lupas because we have the condition.  I was told to stay out of the sun and always wear a hat and sunsceen if I do go in the sun.  If you are photosensitive then the lupas will develop much quicker if you spend time in the sun.  sucks uh!

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

thanks for the comment.

CCF Neuro MD

[Michelle]

I was just done lab work and was informed that my Anticardiolipin AB, IgG, QN came back very high (80) It also came back that my platelets SED RATE also was high (26) The other thing was my coagulation Studies INr came back (74.9) What the all this mean and does this affect me have a complicated pregnancy if I ever become prenant in the future.  (Iwas told that I was high risk becase of all these factors.  Olease inform me what steps need to be taken!  I am also allergic to asprin!!! Can you please help me?

[CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS]

Dear Michelle:

I do not know what a high platelet sedimentation rate means????  Do you have the Leiden mutation?  You are more prone to coagulation of your platelets and therefore things like stroke, MI, DVT, etc.  I would think that your family physician would be following you closely.  Since he or she knows your history best, I will leave it up to him/her to give you anti-platelet medications.

CCF Neuro MD