Today I met with my doctor to find out results from some recent blood tests. When I met with him two weeks ago he wanted to test to see if I have a genetic liver defect that has effected they way my body processes the B-vitamins and folic acid, as well as repeat many other tests in order to see if the supplements and medications are working or not.
It was a very painful day once again in the middle of one of the longest and most painful flares I have had so far with this disease. I also was so exhausted that I had a very hard time even getting out of bed in order to have my hubby take me to this appointment. I felt very discouraged and really did not even want to go. But with the support of my family I did find the inner strength to go.
After we met with him we found out that all four of my hormone levels were increasing to almost normal! YAY! We were so excited to hear some good news! But my adrenal fatigue was causing my thyroid and pituitary to not function properly. My thyroid levels did not increase and has worsened and he wants me to start on three different supplements for that. I also still have a high level of candida so I need to continue the candida flush. My vitamin D level was low (as is very common with people with Sarcoidosis) so he has increase the dose to 5,000mg daily.
However, we did find something new and interesting from the tests today. My homeopathic doctor suspected that I might have the genetic MTFHR liver defect. This effects my liver and its ability to methylate folic acid and vitamins correctly which can result in chronic diseases over time. I did test positive for this defect and now have to take methylated B-Vitamins and folic acid.
I also found out that this is passed down from parents and having this defect can cause a pregnant mom to not be able to methylate b-vitamins and folic acid. This leads their babies to having lip and tongue ties as well as other serious issues like cleft palates, spina bifida or even down syndrome. My daughter and her husband had been researching this MTFHR defect, which is what I what just diagnosed with, and now think Kaylee probably has this defect as well because Ireland (my grand baby) was born with a lip and tongue tie.
We were grateful today to find out about this genetic MTFHR defect that I have. I did feel relieved to find out that this MTFHR defect could possibly be the reason for this chronic disease, but I did feel overwhelmed at the thought of it. My husband looked at me and told me something that really made me understand just why I might be going through all of this. He said "Just think, maybe you had to go through all of this in order to find out you had this genetic defect that has been passed down from your family and has never been detected. Now that you know you can help your children and grandchildren by potentially avoiding birth defects, chronic diseases, and many other health issues related to having MTFHR."
I broke down into tears when he told me this and I knew right then that I would do anything to help my children and my grandchildren both born and un-born. How grateful I am for what we have learned and the opportunity to hopefully eliminate future problems for my family.
Sometimes we must pass through trials today, to make other lives better tomorrow!
Here is a link to some information on the MTFHR defect. A great resource.
MTFHR INFORMATION
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