Testing for Cystic Fibrosis and Fragile X?

Donna Posted: Nov 05, 2004 10:28 AM

Testing for Cystic Fibrosis and Fragile X?

After seeing my dr. yesterday she recommended having this done since we are TTC

Has anyone else done this? I plan on doing more research but just wondered if anyone could share their experiences

TIA

p.s. - A big thanks to the ladies that recommended Dr. Jessica Jacob - I met her yesterday and really liked her.

AliKing Posted: Nov 05, 2004 10:36 AM

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Is it a blood test?

Emily7 Posted: Nov 05, 2004 10:57 AM

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I did genetic testing because I am Jewish - they test fro 8 different diseases that are more prevelant among eastern Eurpopean Jews. It turns out I am a carrier of 2! One is Tay Sachs. We then tested DH and he is not a carrier, so we should be OK. I am glad we did this -- at leat it rules out a couple of things.

Donna Posted: Nov 05, 2004 11:00 AM

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Posted by AliKing

Is it a blood test?

I think so. So far all I know is that they will test me and DH. The dr. commented that it is common for white couples (DH is Italian, I am Irish/Italian) to have this done

Monkeybride Posted: Nov 05, 2004 11:03 AM

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I was tested for cystic fibrosis and luckily I am not a carrier.

I don't know what Fragile X is though. Would be interested in finding out. Please let us know what you find out in your research.

AliKing Posted: Nov 05, 2004 11:10 AM

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Posted by Donna

Posted by AliKing

Is it a blood test?

I think so. So far all I know is that they will test me and DH. The dr. commented that it is common for white couples (DH is Italian, I am Irish/Italian) to have this done

Ok thats what I thought... I had that test during my first visit... They took about 7 viles of blood, to test for all sorts of diseases including Cystic Fibrosis. They get back to you very quickly...
I also went through the testing that Emily7 was talking about, during my visit to genetics to see if I am a carrier of 8 diseases including Ty Sachs... they had me do this because DH is Jewish. If I was a carrier then DH would have to be tested.

Donna Posted: Nov 05, 2004 11:49 AM

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Aliking -

Did you have these tests done before you were pregnant? or once you were pregnant?

I'm still doing my research but I have found this website for info

fragile x

Niecey Posted: Nov 05, 2004 04:18 PM

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I had all genetic testing done once I was pregnant - around the 10-11 week mark. My dr did not mention having them done when I was TTC.

berlykim22 Posted: Nov 05, 2004 04:51 PM

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I think I personally would opt NOT to have any of these tests done,
basically It would not matter what the outcome is SO why worry yourself.

littlewilson Posted: Nov 05, 2004 05:30 PM

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Posted by berlykim22

I think I personally would opt NOT to have any of these tests done,
basically It would not matter what the outcome is SO why worry yourself.

It's a personal choice. To alot of people, it definitely WOULD matter what the outcome was.

Jenn524 Posted: Nov 05, 2004 06:07 PM

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Posted by Donna

After seeing my dr. yesterday she recommended having this done since we are TTC

Has anyone else done this? I plan on doing more research but just wondered if anyone could share their experiences

TIA

p.s. - A big thanks to the ladies that recommended Dr. Jessica Jacob - I met her yesterday and really liked her.

I'm so glad you liked her. She's my doctor. I did all the testing and it was quite easy. It was some questioning and some blood work. It will put your mind at ease to have it done.

Jenn524 Posted: Nov 05, 2004 06:08 PM

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I just wanted to add that I had my testing done well before we were TTC. We felt that if we were at a high risk for something going wrong we would want to know that ahead of time to try to prepare for it.

Sunny Posted: Nov 09, 2004 12:08 PM

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My dr. just ordered this too, I am going to get it done.

AliKing Posted: Nov 09, 2004 12:53 PM

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Posted by Donna

Aliking -

Did you have these tests done before you were pregnant? or once you were pregnant?

I'm still doing my research but I have found this website for info

fragile x

Sorry just saw this.. the test were done after I was already pregnant..

paulandles912 Posted: Nov 09, 2004 01:15 PM

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Posted by Donna

After seeing my dr. yesterday she recommended having this done since we are TTC

Has anyone else done this? I plan on doing more research but just wondered if anyone could share their experiences

TIA

p.s. - A big thanks to the ladies that recommended Dr. Jessica Jacob - I met her yesterday and really liked her.

She's also my doctor and I love her. I didn't have the testing done while I was TTC and I wish I had (because there is history of CF in my family). It was a very nerve-wracking 3 weeks waiting for results.

Turns out I am a CF carrier, but because DH is not (he also had to be tested), the risk is very low that our baby will be affected.

I would say have the testing done if Dr. Jacob recommended it. Its less worry you'll have while your pregnant.