poppy
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I am thinking of going in to get tested for something called 'Sticky Blood Syndrome' - it has an official name but I can't remember it!
The reason is:
a) a couple of years ago, my sister had a six inch blood clot in her shoulder/arm area. She was put on warfarin and diagnosed with this sticky blood syndrome. Her doctor advised that the family get tested because it can be hereditary. I had a test a few years ago for it, but I don't think the doctor knew exactly what test she was putting it in for. She seemed vague about it and put it in for a general test. It came back normal. However, when my mum went to get tested doctor said to her that the test has to be specific for sticky blood syndrome. So, I really want to get retested for it.
b) there are links between this syndrome and early miscarriage.
I have just suffered my first miscarriage, so I wouldn't be entitled to the investigation tests. However, given my sister has this syndrome, I feel that I should get tested for it. I feel that if I do have at, at least I can take the recommended treatment for it before ttc.
What do you think? Do you think the doctors would give me a test for it? Do any of you suffer from this condition and how has it affected your pregnancies?
The reason is:
a) a couple of years ago, my sister had a six inch blood clot in her shoulder/arm area. She was put on warfarin and diagnosed with this sticky blood syndrome. Her doctor advised that the family get tested because it can be hereditary. I had a test a few years ago for it, but I don't think the doctor knew exactly what test she was putting it in for. She seemed vague about it and put it in for a general test. It came back normal. However, when my mum went to get tested doctor said to her that the test has to be specific for sticky blood syndrome. So, I really want to get retested for it.
b) there are links between this syndrome and early miscarriage.
I have just suffered my first miscarriage, so I wouldn't be entitled to the investigation tests. However, given my sister has this syndrome, I feel that I should get tested for it. I feel that if I do have at, at least I can take the recommended treatment for it before ttc.
What do you think? Do you think the doctors would give me a test for it? Do any of you suffer from this condition and how has it affected your pregnancies?