Ever heard of Hughes Syndrome?

[Starchef]

I came across this article about Hughes Syndrome also known as Sticky Blood Syndrome and wondered if anyone knows any thing about this.
Be nice if it was that instead of MS. I copied just one article I read http://www.msmusings.com/archive70/77/FYI,%20MSRC.htm

[BigA]

It's interesting and I think someone on this board was diagnosed with it. however, I'd like to see some more reputable literature on it. All I could find was the article By Judy Graham posted on different websites. I think it's nice to think that all we need is blood thinners, but I'll reserve judgement.

As for me, I had oligoclonal banding on my spinal fluid, so I think that rules out Huges syndrome.

The formal name is Antiphospholipid syndrome and to be clear, it's only estimated that 5% (who's figure is that?) of those diagnosed with MS actually have it.

[Redwings]

Thanks for posting about this. Hughes Syndrome is also known as antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). It definitely is an MS mimic that has to be ruled out, but often isn't tested for. It's apparent that sometimes when people -- and even their doctors -- say that "everything else has been ruled out," they aren't aware that that might not be the case. APS is yet another reason why unexplained cases of neurological signs and symptoms that resemble MS should be evaluated by specialists with experience in unusual conditions.