diff --git a/cmd/goose/github.go b/cmd/goose/github.go
index 12c0901..05ea632 100644
--- a/cmd/goose/github.go
+++ b/cmd/goose/github.go
@@ -610,8 +610,10 @@ func (app *App) fetchTurnDataAsync(ctx context.Context, issues []*github.Issue,
 		}
 	}
 
-	// Check for newly blocked PRs after Turn data is applied
-	app.checkForNewlyBlockedPRs(ctx)
+	// Only check for newly blocked PRs if there were actual changes
+	if actualChanges > 0 {
+		app.checkForNewlyBlockedPRs(ctx)
+	}
 
 	// Update tray title and menu with final Turn data if menu is already initialized
 	app.setTrayTitle()