Anyone have gene mutation

[chirley]

Hi,

I'm interested to know if anyone out there has my problem. I have bone marrow failure (probable MDS), but also have cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine problems. About a week ago I lost feeling in my left hand, it was intermittant all day. That night I got a pretty bad headache with a black spot in the middle of my vision. I took some paracetamol and the headache eased, but then I had a very unexpected vomit. I was fine the next day, then the day after that on the drive to work the hand numbness returned and came and went all day. I went to see my GP expecting to be told that my neck was playing up but, he said he thought I was having mini strokes or TIAs. He rang my specialist who asked my GP to order some tests. The results showed that I have a low APTT and a high homocysteine (I am homozygous for MTHFR and the high homocysteine is not unexpected). All other tests were normal. I have been started on Cartia to thin my blood, just in case !!

I still think it is my neck causing the problem but would like to know if anyone else has had the same thing.

Thanks

Chirley

[chirley]

Well thanks anyway, but from the lack of replies, I have to assume no one else has the same problem.

I still think the numb hand was caused by my neck problems (2007 mri shows paracentral disc herniation with slightly compromised canal ) at C6-C7. But without some confirmation from another medical professional, I may always be labelled as having cerebral TIAs. I really don't need any more to add to my list of medical problems. It is a steadily growing list and I'm only 51 years old.

Bye
Chirley

[chirley]

I think I must be odd. But it's awful to have it confirmed. Looks like I'm different yet again. Please answer if you have anything similar.

Chirley