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I have a mutated gene
I got the results back from my dr and he said that I have a gene mutation on the MTHFR gene which has something to do with folate metabolism. He's referring me to meet with a hematologist. I'm really nervous, has anyone ever had this or heard of it?
Message edited 9/6/2011 4:00:54 PM.
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prunepie
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Re: I have a mutated gene
so many of us have this . i have both mutations but i never was told to see a hematologist by any doctor. i take folast/metanax and a baby aspirin. some women have to take a blood thinner besides aspirin when they are pregnant as well.
maybe someone else can help you as to why you need to see a hemotologist..
good luck xox
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| Posted 9/6/11 4:24 PM |
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Posted by prunepie
so many of us have this . i have both mutations but i never was told to see a hematologist by any doctor. i take folast/metanax and a baby aspirin. some women have to take a blood thinner besides aspirin when they are pregnant as well.
maybe someone else can help you as to why you need to see a hemotologist..
good luck xox
Thanks! I'm not sure why I have to see a hematologist either but I looked it up and it doesn't seem that uncommon. I'm hoping that they don't need to take that much more blood and that I don't need daily injections because I don't do well with either.
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| Posted 9/6/11 6:24 PM |
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gina409
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i have 2 copies and take metnax,baby asprin and am on lovenox
i was not told to go see another doctor
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classc1
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Re: I have a mutated gene
I also have two copies of the gene...one of each. Do you by any chance have two copies of the C mutation? If so...your Dr. is definitely right to send you to a hematologist as this is the most serious form of the mutation and does require that you be on blood thinners. IMHO..in any case..it can't hurt.
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| Posted 9/7/11 12:09 PM |
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OnceUponATyme
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Re: I have a mutated gene
My mom has MTHFR and my sister and mom both have PAI-1 4g/5g. We were both referred to the hematologist to review all of the clotting disorders that could be possible for us. My sister was started on lovenox (around 20 weeks pregnant) by the hematologist and is being followed by him throughout the pregnancy and for a few weeks postpartum. i think its good to be seen by the hematologist since the gene mutation will be something that he is well versed in and he can provide his expert opinion along with your other doctor. good luck!!
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curiousO
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Re: I have a mutated gene
Posted by classc1
I also have two copies of the gene...one of each. Do you by any chance have two copies of the C mutation? If so...your Dr. is definitely right to send you to a hematologist as this is the most serious form of the mutation and does require that you be on blood thinners. IMHO..in any case..it can't hurt.
i agree with above. i have the most severe mutation ( homozygous C gene) and i am planning to go to a hematologist once i have the baby. these things should not be overlooked. drs are way too dismissive of this disorder, in my opinion.
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| Posted 9/7/11 3:56 PM |
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FergieK
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Its really amazing how many people have to see a hematologist for these issues. I think that it cant hurt as I am also in the same boat with a gene mutation. When I get preg I will have to take lovenox thru the preg and post preg for 6 weeks. It really sucks that I will have to continue to inject myself but if I have to in order to carry a child Bring it on.
Good luck to you.
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jax1
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Re: I have a mutated gene
Posted by classc1
I also have two copies of the gene...one of each. Do you by any chance have two copies of the C mutation? If so...your Dr. is definitely right to send you to a hematologist as this is the most serious form of the mutation and does require that you be on blood thinners. IMHO..in any case..it can't hurt.
This is what I have and I do see a blood dr. I dont have to see her all the time, but I saw her twice during my pregnancy and will see her 6 weeks after my baby is born.
The C mutation is the most serious and you will be on baby aspirin for life and Lovenox/Heparin when pregnant.
I was so scared when I found out about it, but it's really not too bad, and at least I know I have it so I can protect myself and my baby.
Good luck!
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DRMom
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Re: I have a mutated gene
I also have the homozygous "c" version of MTHFR. So does my sister. Its very common among people of European descent. We both took lovenox through our pregnancies and had healthy children. People that have it do have a higher risk of preeclampsia-which I did develop. So you will definitely want to keep an eye on your BP which they will do anyway when you are PG. Good luck!
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| Posted 9/13/11 9:56 AM |
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Thanks so much for all the info ladies. My dr. really didn't give me any more information other than there's a mutation on the gene so I'm not sure what the exact mutation is. I meet with the hematologist tomorrow so hopefully I'll get more information at that point. Wish me luck! I have all appendages crossed that this doesn't mean daily injections.
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| Posted 9/13/11 10:20 AM |
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