I went in for my “WTF” appointment last month and I asked to
have some blood work done to make sure I didn’t have any blood clotting problems;
well sure enough I have high homocysteine levels which can causes blood clots
and puts me at high risk for recurring miscarriages, stroke and heart attacks…….nice
to know that NOW right!? On the plus side it is treatable and they have
started me on a medication called Folgard which is a combination of folic acid,
B6 and B12, it will convert homocysteine in the body into chemicals that are
more usable. My doctor said along with the Folgard I will take baby aspirin and
heparin shots during my next IVF cycle and if pregnancy is achieved then I will
continue taking them until I deliver. I am quite irritated because I feel like
this is something I should have been tested for way before all of this and my doctor
even said there is a good chance I would still be pregnant had we had known about
it before and taken action sooner.*sigh* I feel like pulling my hair out…..oh wait
it’s already falling out from the stupid thyroid meds!!!!! I am happy that we have some answers but at the same time I am even more scared then I was before. Right
now we are taking another break and we will figure out what we are going to do
as we move forward.
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