Can antiphospholipid syndrome cause weight gain?

APS requires regular INR and blood tests which are already quite expensive. If you are noticing sudden weight gain, it might be due to steroid treatments or thyroid issues. Plan a consolidated blood panel to save on visiting charges.

While eating garlic and drinking warm lemon water can help blood circulation naturally, APS is a serious clotting disorder. Any sudden weight gain or swelling must be checked by your specialist immediately to rule out deep vein issues.

I was reading some medical journals about APS, and it seems the syndrome itself doesn't directly cause fat gain, but the standard steroid medications prescribed for it definitely cause water retention and increased appetite.

Please be very careful with sudden weight gain if you have APS. It could actually be severe swelling (edema) due to blood flow issues or kidney strain from medications. You must contact your rheumatologist right away.

As someone managing thyroid, I know autoimmune issues love to group together. If you have APS and are gaining weight, get your TSH levels checked during your next doctor visit, as thyroid imbalance is a very common culprit.