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| 12-3-2010 - It is a MTHFR |  My mood while writing this blog:good |
So I wanted to find out exactly what gene mutation I had and it was MTHFR after all. It is the C677T mutation (this is what my doctor called it, I didn't realize it was MTHFR at the time). But I only have one copy of it, and I don't have the other mutation A1298C, which can cause problems when you have both.
Doctor made it sound like I don't have too much to worry about with just the single copy, but I've already lost one baby that was 10+ weeks in size and had a healthy HB at 8 weeks. He did advise taking the baby aspirin, so I'm going to stay on on that. As a side note, since I took the aspirin last night, my heart palpitations have gone way down.
I have done some googling and I see conflicting advice where some say there's no extra risk and don't treat it, whereas some folks with just the single copy are being treated with extra folic, B-6 and B-12, baby aspirin and some even with lovenox if they've had multiple losses.
I know there are a few of you here with MTHFR mutations, so whatever knowledge you have would be awesome! I love my OB doc, but I'm not sure how much he's dealt with this, what type of specialist would know the most about this?
I am leaning towards taking the extra B vitamins anyway, I don't think it can hurt, since they are water soluble and your body just gets rid of what it doesn't need. Think I will leave a message with the doc and see what his thoughts are. I guess I'm doomed to be a high maintenance patient!
6 Comments on It is a MTHFR
min41 - Monday, 15 Mar
So happy that you saw your little one bouncing around in there. You are so right to keep asking questions and getting the most advice you can. I am always praying for you hun, especially over these next few weeks. Hugs ***
Abigails Mommy - Saturday, 13 Mar
I'm glad that the testing is revealing any potential issues so they can be resolved before it becomes an issue now. I look forward to sharing this journey with you!P.S. I won't tell you what the title looks like first glance *smile*
TanMansMomma32 - Friday, 12 Mar
Take a super B complex if your dr. says that it is ok I took it up till 5 months along with my prenatal and extra folic acid. I am praying that all stays well!! =)
tasha3withwingsbailey - Friday, 12 Mar
I have the MTHFR and I take Vit B6, B12, Folic Acid, baby aspirin, and my prenatal everyday. I miscarried 3 before they found it and I am now at 38 weeks!! My doctor said that whatever you body doesn't need that you will just pee it out. If you have any other questions feel free to ask! GOOD LUCK!!!
Freespirit - Friday, 12 Mar
Hi hun, not an expert at all with that, so excuse my ignorance, but pleased for you if it means it is not something you have to worry about and bubba is ok xxx
vickiessecret - Friday, 12 Mar
I tested positive to the MTHFR mutation..I'm taking my prenatal vitamins, a b-12 and a extra folic acid a day. My dr said I don't need the baby asprin, because my homosystine levels are not elevated. I guess when their elevated, is when you need the baby asprin. My cousin also has this mutation..it caused her to mis carry 2x's until she found out she had it and took the extra supplements to carry a successful pregnancy. Thank God, everythings been good with me soo far. If I decide to have any more kids in the future I have to worrry about this again. Both me and my cousin had no problems with our first pregnancies. It's really up to your doctor to decide what they want you to take. If you don't have to take baby asprin, it's better that you don't..for the delivery part..where there can be major bleeding. Good Luck :)
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