Interesting stuff. I have one daughter who is FVII deficient and another who has two mutations on the MTHFR. We were part of a study with Dr. Diane Nugent and she took all data to the World Hemophilia Gathering a couple years ago. Neither of my girls show any symptoms and don’t receive any treatments or medication. Although, no doctor has ever attempted to discuss if I should give the one with MTHFR mutation folic acid or folate. I live in South Texas and don’t always have the most faith in our health care. Is there something else I should be doing to ensure adequate care for my girls or treat if symptoms arise only?
abbiefirefly t1_irumcai wrote
Reply to AskScience AMA Series: I am Prof. Beverley Hunt, OBE, and I am a hematologist in London, England. I am also chair of the World Thrombosis Day Steering Committee. I am here to talk about why MTHFR testing is unnecessary and can cause misinterpretation. AMA! by AskScienceModerator
Interesting stuff. I have one daughter who is FVII deficient and another who has two mutations on the MTHFR. We were part of a study with Dr. Diane Nugent and she took all data to the World Hemophilia Gathering a couple years ago. Neither of my girls show any symptoms and don’t receive any treatments or medication. Although, no doctor has ever attempted to discuss if I should give the one with MTHFR mutation folic acid or folate. I live in South Texas and don’t always have the most faith in our health care. Is there something else I should be doing to ensure adequate care for my girls or treat if symptoms arise only?