Different Strokes Charity - Support for Working Age Stroke Survivors UK
Different Strokes Charity - Support for Working Age Stroke Survivors UK

Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Stroke Stories

It is said that up to a third of all strokes in people aged under 50 could be due to antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). We recently invited Professor Anisur Rahman on behalf of APS Support UK to tell us more about this rare syndrome and ask what connection it has to stroke. Professor Anisur Rahman became interested in autoimmune rheumatic diseases after completing a Ph.D. on systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome and now has a research group looking at those diseases. He is vice-chair of the charity APS UK. APS Support UK is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by APS and aims to achieve earlier diagnosis and better treatment by raising awareness of the condition and helping fund research.

Watch our video to find out more about Antiphospholipid Syndrome >>

Picture of Karlyn who survived an ischaemic stroke at 37

Karlyn’s Story – Ischaemic Stroke at 37

My motto is ‘NEVER GIVE UP’.I try to exercise daily, and push myself as hard as I dare because I believe there is always a chance to improve. No matter how small the change, any change is good. In 2023 and 2024 I took part in the Great North Run (or steady walk in my case). I did need to get a bit of help from the support bus a couple of times, but I got to the finish line, and collected my medal on both occasions.

We are called stroke survivors for a reason.

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January 27, 2026 No Comments

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