diagnosed MTHFR

just curious about others that have it.

After my chemical pregnancy...my doc ran a huge panel of tests. I came up positive for MTHFR and some C protein...i think.

I have an appt with a high risk ob/gyn on Feb. 16. Any ideas what we will talk about go over?

I just feel better knowing there is something wrong and now I can move on and fix it!

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i don't know what that is? i hope it all works out

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What is MTHFR??

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i was also diagnosed with MTHFR this past month. Can you tell me which high risk ob you are seeing... none of my drs is making a big deal out of it and I really need another opinion. thanks

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1) Find out if you are MTHFR homozygous(2genes), compound hetero (2dif genes) or hetero (1 gene).
2) ask for a rx folic acid supplement ie. Foltx. You should be taking 1 pill per defect
3) ask about taking baby asprin
4) have your homosystiene levels checked.
5) ask about Lovenox injections (blood thinner) upon conception or BFP
6) find out from your parents if there is a family history of stroke or clotting problems

This is only for MTHFR I'm sorry but I don't know about protein C. But I know MTHFR is best dealed with by taking preventative measures. If the doctor won't take it seriously find one that will. Good luck

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What is MTHFR??

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It is a type of genetic thrombophilia (over clotting of the blood). People with MTHFR can have a folic acid deficency. This can cause the homosysteine levels to raise and the blood to form clots. It can also lead to neuropathy (deterioration of the nerves) siince B12 levels can be effected also. There are a lage amount of people who are Hetero (1 gene) and they usually have no issues. People with compound hetero or homozygous are at a higher risk for strokes among other things. It also increases the risk of early m/c as well as late term loss beacuse the placenta can clott off. Women are usually tested as part of a recurring loss panal, history of clots or if they have a baby with a neuro tube defect. Mthfr has only been Dx'ed the past about 10 years. It has been assoc with clots, stroke, neruo tube defects (ie spina bifida), cleft pallet and fatal losses. Not all doctors believe the research and some feel it is nothing to worry about. But it needs to be taken seriously and when people are Dx'd they need to take extra folic acid, B6 and B12 and possibly a baby asprin for life not just during pregnancy. This info I have gotten from my hemotologist, my ob/gyn or from my MFM. hope this helps and . to everyone

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It is a type of genetic thrombophilia (over clotting of the blood). People with MTHFR can have a folic acid deficency. This can cause the homosysteine levels to raise and the blood to form clots. It can also lead to neuropathy (deterioration of the nerves) siince B12 levels can be effected also. There are a lage amount of people who are Hetero (1 gene) and they usually have no issues. People with compound hetero or homozygous are at a higher risk for strokes among other things. It also increases the risk of early m/c as well as late term loss beacuse the placenta can clott off. Women are usually tested as part of a recurring loss panal, history of clots or if they have a baby with a neuro tube defect. Mthfr has only been Dx'ed the past about 10 years. It has been assoc with clots, stroke, neruo tube defects (ie spina bifida), cleft pallet and fatal losses. Not all doctors believe the research and some feel it is nothing to worry about. But it needs to be taken seriously and when people are Dx'd they need to take extra folic acid, B6 and B12 and possibly a baby asprin for life not just during pregnancy. This info I have gotten from my hemotologist, my ob/gyn or from my MFM. hope this helps and . to everyone

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I just moved to MD from Long Island so my obgyn in here.

I think I have the C677T form of MTHFR. I am trying to do research on it now.
My regular doc has been very supportive. He was the one that asked me to see the high risk obgyn to get her opinion on treatment.

He didnt seem overly concerned...he thought the best course would be for me to be on baby asprin.

My question is since I am taking prenatal vitamins arent I already taking an extra dose of folic acid....do I need more than that?

I am actually looking forward to meeting the the new dr to see what she says.

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I have been diagnosed with C677T MTHFR. I just take folgard 2 times a day along with baby aspirin and a prenatal vitamin.

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My sister is hetero c677t so she only needs folic acid and baby asprin when ttc and when preggo. I am compound hetero so I have to take Foltx twice a day and baby asprin everyday for life. And even if you are only hetero you still need to be monitored. My sister developed a clot with her last pregnancy and required Lovemox. So ladies it is important to make sure your doctor takes MTHFR seriously. SInce the OB/GYN that my sister and I takes it seriously my sister and her baby are perfectly healthy despite multiple clots in the placenta.