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Never give up! *TW*

megsyyxmegsyyx member
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Hi Everyone :) *TW* Just want to give you all some inspiration if you've struggled like me to get here! I just had an appointment with my Specialist & finally got some answers to explain why I seem to have recurring misscarriage's. To explain my history, I've had 3 misscarriage's all in the space of 1 year & it's been tough! After my 3rd (January) I was finally referred to a Specialist in February who ran some tests that finally came back today. My ultrasound showed nothing abnormal which was great but the blood tests came back showing that I have a genetic mutation called "Homozygous" that I inherited from my parents. This is very rare apparently as I'm 1 in 10% of the world who has this. Meanwhile I fell pregnant again & am currently around 5 weeks, we aren't sure as my cycles are longer than usual. I have another ultrasound in 2 weeks so will probably find out then. When she told me this I immediately panicked thinking I'll never be able to keep any pregnancies but she said there is definitely a high chance I will be able to have this baby. I AM SOO RELIEVED! Every time I fell pregnant I had to stop myself from getting excited as I didn't want to get too attached in case something happened .. I now have hope! She has put me on Progesterone Suppositories (insert twice a day), Clexane Injections (inject once a day into stomach, helps with blood thinning) & Aspirin (once a day). I also have to get a blood test every 2 days for the next 2 weeks until I see her again to make sure my levels are rising. I am soo happy to finally be getting help! Hopefully this baby sticks so I can have my rainbow baby. I just thought I'd share with you in case there are a few people like me who are struggling to stay positive .. Don't be afraid to get help, it's so worth it! :) Good luck to everyone, you all seem so lovely compared to the other boards I've been on. Excited to get to know you all :D
Me: 23  |  DH: 25  | Married: 28.3.14  |  Together Since: 28.07.10
MC#1 o:) : April 15  |  MC#2 o:) : Aug 15  |  MC#3 o:) : Jan 16  | MC#4  o:) : April 16
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Re: Never give up! *TW*

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  • megsyyxmegsyyx member
    comealongponds said:
    Welcome and I'm sorry for your losses. There's a PGAL check-in weekly you may want to join

    I just need to science for a moment because I think it's important for you and for others who may come across this post. "Homozygous" refers to the fact that you have two of the same allele that code for a certain gene, it is not a mutation itself.

     For example (in the simplest of terms) a person with a type A blood inherits an allele from each parent to code for their blood type. They can be homozygous A (meaning they have two A alleles and can only pass on A alleles) or they can be heterozygous A (meaning they have an A allele and an O allele and could pass either to a child).

    For your own sake, I'd recommend re-checking with your MD which genetic defect you are homozygous for, to better understand your diagnosis. If I had to guess, it'd be that you're homozygous for MTHFR, which causes recurrent miscarriages.
    Thanks! Sorry I didn't realise what PGAL stands for, makes sense now. I will post there in future :) Yes you are right! I am a little confused with the whole thing but it's definitely MTHFR as it's written here in front of me. You are very smart haha
    Me: 23  |  DH: 25  | Married: 28.3.14  |  Together Since: 28.07.10
    MC#1 o:) : April 15  |  MC#2 o:) : Aug 15  |  MC#3 o:) : Jan 16  | MC#4  o:) : April 16
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  • g8rmama_16g8rmama_16 member
    I would ask your doctor about folic acid vs folate with the MTHFR mutation. If you are taking folic acid you may want to ask if you should switch to folate supplements.
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  • megsyyxmegsyyx member
    HeyBooHey said:
    I would ask your doctor about folic acid vs folate with the MTHFR mutation. If you are taking folic acid you may want to ask if you should switch to folate supplements.
    I told her I was taking Elevit & she didn't tell me to change it so probably not? Thanks for your help though! :)
    Me: 23  |  DH: 25  | Married: 28.3.14  |  Together Since: 28.07.10
    MC#1 o:) : April 15  |  MC#2 o:) : Aug 15  |  MC#3 o:) : Jan 16  | MC#4  o:) : April 16
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  • g8rmama_16g8rmama_16 member
    megsyyx said:
    HeyBooHey said:
    I would ask your doctor about folic acid vs folate with the MTHFR mutation. If you are taking folic acid you may want to ask if you should switch to folate supplements.
    I told her I was taking Elevit & she didn't tell me to change it so probably not? Thanks for your help though! :)
    I have read a lot about MTHFR mutation causing the body to not be able to process folic acid, which is in Elevit.  Personally, I would do some research.
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  • megsyyxmegsyyx member
    HeyBooHey said:
    megsyyx said:
    HeyBooHey said:
    I would ask your doctor about folic acid vs folate with the MTHFR mutation. If you are taking folic acid you may want to ask if you should switch to folate supplements.
    I told her I was taking Elevit & she didn't tell me to change it so probably not? Thanks for your help though! :)
    I have read a lot about MTHFR mutation causing the body to not be able to process folic acid, which is in Elevit.  Personally, I would do some research.
    Oh okay, thank you so much for letting me know! :)
    Me: 23  |  DH: 25  | Married: 28.3.14  |  Together Since: 28.07.10
    MC#1 o:) : April 15  |  MC#2 o:) : Aug 15  |  MC#3 o:) : Jan 16  | MC#4  o:) : April 16
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  • mrsjlangmrsjlang member
    Fingers crossed for a sticky baby for you and your SO. 
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  • megsyyxmegsyyx member
    mrsjlang said:
    Fingers crossed for a sticky baby for you and your SO. 
    Thank you so much! Fingers crossed for you too :)
    Me: 23  |  DH: 25  | Married: 28.3.14  |  Together Since: 28.07.10
    MC#1 o:) : April 15  |  MC#2 o:) : Aug 15  |  MC#3 o:) : Jan 16  | MC#4  o:) : April 16
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  • kmmnocalkmmnocal member
    I am not a doctor but I'm compound heterozygous MTHFR and I'd recommend switching to folate absolutely 100 percent. Vitamins are a bit more expensive but it's obviously worth it. 
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  • megsyyxmegsyyx member
    edited April 2016
    kmmnocal said:
    I am not a doctor but I'm compound heterozygous MTHFR and I'd recommend switching to folate absolutely 100 percent. Vitamins are a bit more expensive but it's obviously worth it. 
    Wow, thank you so much for your help! Makes me worried that my Specialist didn't even mention it. :neutral: ETA: what is the name of the folate supplement that you take if you don't mind me asking? I have just googled to try find one but there is quite a few & I'm not sure what one to choose? Thanks in advance! :)
    Me: 23  |  DH: 25  | Married: 28.3.14  |  Together Since: 28.07.10
    MC#1 o:) : April 15  |  MC#2 o:) : Aug 15  |  MC#3 o:) : Jan 16  | MC#4  o:) : April 16
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  • kmmnocalkmmnocal member
    megsyyx said:
    kmmnocal said:
    I am not a doctor but I'm compound heterozygous MTHFR and I'd recommend switching to folate absolutely 100 percent. Vitamins are a bit more expensive but it's obviously worth it. 
    Wow, thank you so much for your help! Makes me worried that my Specialist didn't even mention it. :neutral: ETA: what is the name of the folate supplement that you take if you don't mind me asking? I have just googled to try find one but there is quite a few & I'm not sure what one to choose? Thanks in advance! :)
    Mine can only be ordered with a healthcare provider referral (my acupuncturist did this for me), but I've gotten the advice that any with folate are better than folic acid for MTHFR. But: I am not a doctor! So I'd do your research and clear it with your own provider since whichever vitamin you choose must also provide all the other required good stuff. 
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  • megsyyxmegsyyx member
    kmmnocal said:
    megsyyx said:
    kmmnocal said:
    I am not a doctor but I'm compound heterozygous MTHFR and I'd recommend switching to folate absolutely 100 percent. Vitamins are a bit more expensive but it's obviously worth it. 
    Wow, thank you so much for your help! Makes me worried that my Specialist didn't even mention it. :neutral: ETA: what is the name of the folate supplement that you take if you don't mind me asking? I have just googled to try find one but there is quite a few & I'm not sure what one to choose? Thanks in advance! :)
    Mine can only be ordered with a healthcare provider referral (my acupuncturist did this for me), but I've gotten the advice that any with folate are better than folic acid for MTHFR. But: I am not a doctor! So I'd do your research and clear it with your own provider since whichever vitamin you choose must also provide all the other required good stuff. 
    I did some research on MTHFR last night & found a really good website that provides a lot of info! They reccommend "Seeking Health Optimal Prenatal", apparently it's perfect for MTHFR. I am going to see if I can find it today, if not I'll probably order it online. I thought I better start on Folate asap as I have to wait 2 weeks before I see the Specialist again & I don't want anything to go wrong in the mean time. Thanks for all your help! :smiley:
    Me: 23  |  DH: 25  | Married: 28.3.14  |  Together Since: 28.07.10
    MC#1 o:) : April 15  |  MC#2 o:) : Aug 15  |  MC#3 o:) : Jan 16  | MC#4  o:) : April 16
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