So I got a call from the RE today!!! He said that the b/w came back and that I have MTHFR! It was a very brief conversation as I am going to see him on Thurs for the saline sono and I already have TONS of questions!!! All I know is that it is a genetic mutation that causes blood clots due to a lack of my body to produce enough folic acid and Vitamin B. He made it seem so simple....just take some Folgard. But I've read up a little and it doesn't seem that easy. There are different types (or mutations) and he didn't tell me which one I have so I can't even specifically research it just yet. I so badly wanted an answer and now that I have one I'm not really sure how I feel. Don't get me wrong, I am grateful that I know, but I guess I'm just still registering it all.
I so badly want to know specific numbers. Like how often do women diagnosed with MTHFR carry to term? Is this a simple fix? Or do we still have a long road ahead of us? If any of you ladies have any knowledge or info about this please fill me in!! I am dying to find out as much information as I can.
I so badly want to know specific numbers. Like how often do women diagnosed with MTHFR carry to term? Is this a simple fix? Or do we still have a long road ahead of us? If any of you ladies have any knowledge or info about this please fill me in!! I am dying to find out as much information as I can.
1 comments:
Laura said...
I find that so many "answers" only lead to more "questions". Ultimately, I think it's good to know. But it does open up so many more cans of worms.
I don't know much about MTHFR, but the doctor found that I have a Protein C Deficiency (also a clotting disorder). The doctor prescribed Heparin injections (a blood thinner), which I diligently managed twice a day during this most recent pregnancy...and still lost the baby. He said the loss wasn't related to the clotting...he just told me to "google cell division".
Hang in there, and I'll be thinking of you and praying for you on Thursday.