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BDK235

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My wife and I have been trying to conceive for a long time. Finally went to a specialist and found out that I am a carrier for CF. We did the more expansive test and my wife received the call from the genetic counselor this afternoon and was told that I have the most common and another more rare mutation of the gene. The counselor then asked my wife if I was experiencing any sypmtoms. I just tried to call to find out what the mutation numbers are and the office is closed. I'll have to wait until Monday to find out.

I've been reading some of the posts on the forum and see that there are quite a few people who have not been diagnosed until later in life. Now we are close to a month away from doing ICSI and am wondering if I should be alarmed with the question asked to my wife?

Does anyone think that I should get tested for CF? And if so what is the sure fire way to find out? Also, sorry for the erratic post just feeling really worried about this for some reason.
 
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BDK235

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My wife and I have been trying to conceive for a long time. Finally went to a specialist and found out that I am a carrier for CF. We did the more expansive test and my wife received the call from the genetic counselor this afternoon and was told that I have the most common and another more rare mutation of the gene. The counselor then asked my wife if I was experiencing any sypmtoms. I just tried to call to find out what the mutation numbers are and the office is closed. I'll have to wait until Monday to find out.

I've been reading some of the posts on the forum and see that there are quite a few people who have not been diagnosed until later in life. Now we are close to a month away from doing ICSI and am wondering if I should be alarmed with the question asked to my wife?

Does anyone think that I should get tested for CF? And if so what is the sure fire way to find out? Also, sorry for the erratic post just feeling really worried about this for some reason.
 
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BDK235

New member
My wife and I have been trying to conceive for a long time. Finally went to a specialist and found out that I am a carrier for CF. We did the more expansive test and my wife received the call from the genetic counselor this afternoon and was told that I have the most common and another more rare mutation of the gene. The counselor then asked my wife if I was experiencing any sypmtoms. I just tried to call to find out what the mutation numbers are and the office is closed. I'll have to wait until Monday to find out.

I've been reading some of the posts on the forum and see that there are quite a few people who have not been diagnosed until later in life. Now we are close to a month away from doing ICSI and am wondering if I should be alarmed with the question asked to my wife?

Does anyone think that I should get tested for CF? And if so what is the sure fire way to find out? Also, sorry for the erratic post just feeling really worried about this for some reason.
 
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BDK235

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My wife and I have been trying to conceive for a long time. Finally went to a specialist and found out that I am a carrier for CF. We did the more expansive test and my wife received the call from the genetic counselor this afternoon and was told that I have the most common and another more rare mutation of the gene. The counselor then asked my wife if I was experiencing any sypmtoms. I just tried to call to find out what the mutation numbers are and the office is closed. I'll have to wait until Monday to find out.

I've been reading some of the posts on the forum and see that there are quite a few people who have not been diagnosed until later in life. Now we are close to a month away from doing ICSI and am wondering if I should be alarmed with the question asked to my wife?

Does anyone think that I should get tested for CF? And if so what is the sure fire way to find out? Also, sorry for the erratic post just feeling really worried about this for some reason.
 
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BDK235

New member
My wife and I have been trying to conceive for a long time. Finally went to a specialist and found out that I am a carrier for CF. We did the more expansive test and my wife received the call from the genetic counselor this afternoon and was told that I have the most common and another more rare mutation of the gene. The counselor then asked my wife if I was experiencing any sypmtoms. I just tried to call to find out what the mutation numbers are and the office is closed. I'll have to wait until Monday to find out.
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<br />I've been reading some of the posts on the forum and see that there are quite a few people who have not been diagnosed until later in life. Now we are close to a month away from doing ICSI and am wondering if I should be alarmed with the question asked to my wife?
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<br />Does anyone think that I should get tested for CF? And if so what is the sure fire way to find out? Also, sorry for the erratic post just feeling really worried about this for some reason.
 
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ehtansky21

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Definitely get more testing!!!! There is the rarity that the gene is on the same strand, but again it is very very rare. This is at least what they told me with my youngest. I know for kids, the next step is doing a sweat test and then a fecal elastase test to see how you are absorbing nutrients. NOt sure how they do it for adults.
Blessings,
missa
 
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ehtansky21

New member
Definitely get more testing!!!! There is the rarity that the gene is on the same strand, but again it is very very rare. This is at least what they told me with my youngest. I know for kids, the next step is doing a sweat test and then a fecal elastase test to see how you are absorbing nutrients. NOt sure how they do it for adults.
Blessings,
missa
 
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ehtansky21

New member
Definitely get more testing!!!! There is the rarity that the gene is on the same strand, but again it is very very rare. This is at least what they told me with my youngest. I know for kids, the next step is doing a sweat test and then a fecal elastase test to see how you are absorbing nutrients. NOt sure how they do it for adults.
Blessings,
missa
 
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ehtansky21

New member
Definitely get more testing!!!! There is the rarity that the gene is on the same strand, but again it is very very rare. This is at least what they told me with my youngest. I know for kids, the next step is doing a sweat test and then a fecal elastase test to see how you are absorbing nutrients. NOt sure how they do it for adults.
Blessings,
missa
 
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ehtansky21

New member
Definitely get more testing!!!! There is the rarity that the gene is on the same strand, but again it is very very rare. This is at least what they told me with my youngest. I know for kids, the next step is doing a sweat test and then a fecal elastase test to see how you are absorbing nutrients. NOt sure how they do it for adults.
<br />Blessings,
<br />missa
 
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Mommafirst

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It is very possible you may be an adult cf diagnosis -- but try not to freak out here. If you've been healthy all this time without any CF care, you may have some type of modifying gene that is protecting you. Hang in there, I know your freaked out but information is your best tool now.
 
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Mommafirst

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It is very possible you may be an adult cf diagnosis -- but try not to freak out here. If you've been healthy all this time without any CF care, you may have some type of modifying gene that is protecting you. Hang in there, I know your freaked out but information is your best tool now.
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
It is very possible you may be an adult cf diagnosis -- but try not to freak out here. If you've been healthy all this time without any CF care, you may have some type of modifying gene that is protecting you. Hang in there, I know your freaked out but information is your best tool now.
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
It is very possible you may be an adult cf diagnosis -- but try not to freak out here. If you've been healthy all this time without any CF care, you may have some type of modifying gene that is protecting you. Hang in there, I know your freaked out but information is your best tool now.
 
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Mommafirst

Guest
It is very possible you may be an adult cf diagnosis -- but try not to freak out here. If you've been healthy all this time without any CF care, you may have some type of modifying gene that is protecting you. Hang in there, I know your freaked out but information is your best tool now.
 
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