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MTHFR and normal homocysteine levels
by murfirhea, Oct 16, 2007 07:30PM
I have had 3 miscarriages in the last year. I tested positive for compund heterozygous MTHFR. My homocysteine levels came back normal. Could MTHFR still be causing me to lose my babies even if the homocysteine is normal? I have started taking 1mg of folic acid, and B6 &B12. I have also been taking baby aspirin. Any thoughts? Anyone experience the same thing? MY dad had normal homocysteine levels and died from what we believe was a clot to the heart. He had no congenital defect and or heart disease. He was 37. So I'm freakin a bit. Any help is appreciated!
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by Jenniffer7784, Jun 11, 2008 05:39PM
To: murfirhea
I to tested normal for homocysteine and still continue to have misscarriages. My little sister did the same thing and she has a happy and very healthy 3 year old. I guess it just depends on the person. But I was told to take 2.5 mg of Folic acid and 1 mg of b-12 and 50 mg of b-6, 1 pernatal a day, plus the baby asprin. So I guess it just depneds on your doctor. This is all stuff my sister did and she got pregnant with my nephew 3 months after starting this regiment. I just started so I do not know what it is going to do for me. Good luck and lots of baby dust to you.
by danij924, Jun 17, 2008 06:40PM
To: murfirhea
I also have MTHFR and I suffer from hypothyroidism. I have had two miscarriages in the last 8 months. I also am on a baby aspirin and 4 mg per day of folic acid plus a prenatal vitamin. I do have a 3-1/2 year old son. I do think the MTHFR is a factor, however, it was something I had when I conceived my son, but did not know it. So I don't think it is impossible to have a successful pregnancy. But the miscarriages are devastating.
by pmperez, Jun 17, 2008 07:10PM
If you are having a problem with blood clots dont eat green veggies, I know that sounds crazy but there is a vitamin in it that causes you blood to be thick...(my nanny was on blood thinners and a strict diet)
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