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by CoachDD
Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Newbie! Taking this ride with everyone for better or worse. . .
Replies: 19
Views: 7235

Re: Newbie! Taking this ride with everyone for better or worse. . .

Wow NF52 - thanks for your encouragement and kind words! :) First off, I must admit that I'm not an athletic coach, but I appreciate the humorous commentary!! Exercise is NOT my thing (although, funny sidebar - my niece tells me I STILL hold the record for a pull up hold at my high school which I di...
by CoachDD
Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:39 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Newbie! Taking this ride with everyone for better or worse. . .
Replies: 19
Views: 7235

Re: Newbie! Taking this ride with everyone for better or worse. . .

Hi Coach, and welcome. Your determination will serve you well. What has your FM doc done to support your methylation? I ask because sometimes providing methylated Bs can make the insomnia worse. How is your hormonal status? At 50, are you through menopause yet? Menopause was the worse for me in ter...
by CoachDD
Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:13 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Newbie! Taking this ride with everyone for better or worse. . .
Replies: 19
Views: 7235

Newbie! Taking this ride with everyone for better or worse. . .

Greetings everyone - so glad to have found this venue! I am a female, 50 years young (3/4), have the MTHFR gene variation (compound hetero (C677T C;T & A1298C A;C) along with other relevant mutations) and also reactivated EBV, hypothyroidism, high lead toxicity and tinnitus. Frankly, I'm reeling...
by CoachDD
Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:56 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Thoughts on Disclosure (Who have you told?)
Replies: 35
Views: 12914

Re: Thoughts on Disclosure? (Who have you told?)

Welcome CoachDD to the apoe4.info website and thank you for sharing your story. This is an excellent place to share information and ask questions. One of our resources for new members is the Primer . It is difficult but not uncommon to have a spouse who doesn't understand. You are fortunate to have...
by CoachDD
Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Thoughts on Disclosure (Who have you told?)
Replies: 35
Views: 12914

Re: Thoughts on Disclosure? (Who have you told?)

In regards to privacy/protection, I recently searched this and there is a law in place (US): http://ginahelp.org/ And here's an article on the "loopholes": https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/03/genetic-discrimination-law-gina/519216/ I haven't dug deep into this, so I'd love ...
by CoachDD
Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:41 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Thoughts on Disclosure (Who have you told?)
Replies: 35
Views: 12914

Re: Thoughts on Disclosure? (Who have you told?)

I am so happy you posted this question - it is quite timely for me. Welcome to this site, CoachDD. I am happy I posted this question too. I have discovered that this journey of learning about our genetic risks is profoundly overwhelming and/or life-changing for many of us. There are experts out the...
by CoachDD
Tue Feb 27, 2018 7:23 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Thoughts on Disclosure (Who have you told?)
Replies: 35
Views: 12914

Re: Thoughts on Disclosure? (Who have you told?)

I am so happy you posted this question - it is quite timely for me. I have not formally introduced myself on the welcome page yet (I will do that soon), but here is my clinical status: I am 50 years young, 3/4 with MTHFR (C677T C;T and A1298C A;C) gene variations (among others) with reactivated EBV ...