Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => The Spotlight => Topic started by: ixadorexpink on July 03, 2010, 09:33:47 PM

Title: Hi. I'm new here!
Post by: ixadorexpink on July 03, 2010, 09:33:47 PM

Hello everyone!  I am so glad to have found this forum! My name is Crystal and I live in Texas.  My son was diagnosed with Thalassemia Minor a month ago (he is 18 months).  I joined this forum in hope of finding more info about Thalassemia Minor and also hoping to form friendships.  Does anyone know how I go about getting tested to see if I have it?  I've always been told that I am anemic and now that my son has Thalassemia Minor I want to get tested to see if I have it as well.  Is testing expensive?  Sorry, if this isn't the right place to ask. I've posted in other forums (not related to Thalassemia) and they have no idea.

Title: Re: Hi. I'm new here!
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 03, 2010, 10:22:41 PM

Hi ixadorexpink and welcome,

A simple blood test called a hemoglobin electrophoresis, should be able to determine your status. One of the two parents is a carrier and with your history, it is likely you, but this can easily be verified and is important to do, because you should not take iron to correct the anemia if it is related to being thal minor and not a result iof an actual iron deficiency. Iron can cause problems when taken long term, so it is best avoided unless it has been determined through a panel of tests called iron studies. The test should be covered by insurance and should not be expensive.

Title: Re: Hi. I'm new here!
Post by: Laura on August 18, 2010, 11:00:52 AM

Welcome to the forum!!!!

Ask whatever you need to.

Yours,

Laura

Title: Re: Hi. I'm new here!
Post by: Bobby on August 19, 2010, 02:53:11 AM

Welcome ixadorexpink.

Title: Re: Hi. I'm new here!
Post by: ankita on August 27, 2010, 04:01:55 PM

hi i am ankita from india recently joined the forum

Title: Re: Hi. I'm new here!
Post by: Madhavi on August 27, 2010, 11:17:24 PM

Hi Ankita...!
Welcome to the forum!

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Post by: Moik on September 10, 2010, 09:24:59 PM

Welcome :)

Title: Re: Hi. I'm new here!
Post by: SOWNTHARYA on December 27, 2010, 04:42:56 PM

Good Evening to all,
I am Sowntharya from Tamil Nadu, India
I am new in this forum
I am very happy to meet with you
with love,
SOWNTHARYA  :dunno

Title: Re: Hi. I'm new here!
Post by: Zaini on December 28, 2010, 12:57:07 PM

Hello and welcome Sowntharya :welcomewagon

Hope you a re doing well :) .

Zaini.