Posts by Justin Gonzalez87

thanks😘

Jose Miller3 said:Hashimoto's is a real nightmare until you actually get a diagnosis,

Could you please elaborate on that a bit? 😘

so😁
Child, 3 years and 4 months old
T3 and T4 levels are within normal range
TSH is elevated—around 6.12, I think—though I don't have the lab report handy
The doctor mentioned we'll run antibody tests in about 15 days, or potentially just repeat the initial panel
He's already leaning toward a diagnosis of Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Should I be panicking right now, or do I have some breathing room?
thanks 😍 🙂

Susan Martin24 said:Are you aware of any other uses for palatal plates?

They're used for kids with speech impediments—the idea is they use their tongue to "push" against the plate, which is actually quite annoying for them—so it acts as a way to exercise the tongue and keep it positioned lower in the mouth, rather than up high, for instance.
Who should I consult about this? 😢 A speech therapist?

Susan Martin24, do you know anything about those palatal plates they "implant" into the roof of the mouth? (I'm not sure if that counts as an 😕 )
I can't find a thing online—it seems like a fairly recent development, probably 😕

According to this BMI calculator from Walgreens, I’m supposedly at an ideal weight—yet I feel like a total whale 🙄
no point in arguing 😁

Life really does have a way of throwing curveballs at you, doesn't it?😉
First, there was the thought of an abortion—then the decision to go through with it—and now, you're looking at twins. 😍
It’s as if those babies just decided they were coming regardless.😁
sretno 😘

Gary Jones10 said:I've been seeing my private OB-GYN for ten years now—really happy with them—but since I'm planning to get pregnant, I need to have a doctor within the primary care system too. You know, for the prescriptions, referrals, and hopefully more frequent checkups during pregnancy down the road.

I had both of my pregnancies managed by a private specialist—my primary care doctor just handled all the paperwork and prescriptions.😕

Megan Morales5 said:To boost your immune system, just grate up some fresh beets, an apple, and some carrots.

Use about 7 ounces each of carrot, apple, and fresh beet—just toss them all into a juicer. Add enough honey to match the amount of juice you get out. Drink a few spoonfuls a day.
Supposedly great for immunity—I say "supposedly" since I haven't tried it myself, but a local herbalist recommended it.

Good luck. 🙂

well 😢 😢 😢 😢

Something to remember by? Gold? A watch?
A savings account? 😬
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Lisa Richardson8 said:Regarding the geneticist over at Rib—I believe he’s the only one in town, based at the Center for Human Genetics—the guy was truly excellent...

I usually see my specialist at the Klaićian clinic🙂—she's wonderful, though I suspect her focus is strictly on pediatrics and children with disabilities; I'm not entirely sure if she offers counseling for prospective parents looking for guidance. 😕

Reddoorgirl said:Oh boy, Justin Gonzalez87—I promise I won't bother you anymore.😁 😁 👋

Go right ahead 😉 🙂

Ronald Collins2 said:So, what are the fundamental differences between these types?

Which one isn't hereditary?

Inheritance is a messy business—honestly.😁 😁 😉
Here is the breakdown:

The human body is made up of a massive number of cells. At the center of every cell lies a nucleus containing genetic material—our genes—organized around rod-like structures called chromosomes. In a healthy individual, each cell nucleus holds 46 chromosomes, or 23 pairs, inherited from both parents. A specific type of cell, the germ cells, carries the genetic code passed down through generations—essentially our biological blueprint. This genetic material in germ cells can undergo harmful changes, known as mutations, during aging or when cells divide following fertilization.
Darwin syndrome occurs due to an error in chromosome transmission during the division of germ cells; essentially, a cell ends up with an extra full or partial chromosome—specifically, chromosome 21 (cells typically contain 23 different chromosomes numbered 1 through 22, plus the 23rd sex chromosome). It most commonly occurs within the egg cell prior to fertilization, less frequently after, and in fewer instances, within the sperm. In these cases, the cells don't have 46 chromosomes, but 47, because of that extra 21st chromosome. Since there are three copies of chromosome 21, Darwin syndrome is often referred to as "trisomy 21."

Beyond classic trisomy 21, there are patients with Darwin syndrome who possess two distinct types of cells—one with a normal chromosome count and another with 47—which is known as mosaicism. There is also a third form, where a piece of chromosome 21 detaches during cell division and "attaches" to another chromosome; in this case, the total number of chromosomes remains unchanged. So, while the total count stays at 46, the presence of that detached fragment causes the symptoms. This is called translocation. Mosaicism accounts for about one to two percent of cases, while translocation appears in roughly three to four percent.

And finally, this:

Despite decades of research, the exact reason why this cellular division error happens remains unknown. The way Darwin syndrome manifests isn't dictated by external factors—it isn't something that can be influenced.

Lisa Richardson8 :
Apparently, there are several different types of Down syndrome.

There's the regular type, mosaicism, and translocation—though those last two are quite rare—with the standard version accounting for about 90% of cases.

Ronald Collins2 said:I assume his point was that the risk of having a child with Darwin syndrome in your specific situation is lower than the potential risk of losing the pregnancy if you opt for an amniocentesis.

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He didn't actually offer any real arguments, though 😁—he simply mentioned that he refers women over 35 and those with a family history of the condition.

I don't quite follow you 😕—I get the fear, obviously, but why worry about this right now? 😕 What if a geneticist gives you a high probability of a child with Darwin syndrome? (I’m just speculating here, as I’m not even sure how that screening works.) Could they tell you for certain that the first child will have it, the second won't, the third will, and so on? They can't.
Once you're actually pregnant, you'll do the triple test, then an amniocentesis if necessary, and make decisions then—this anxiety is premature. 🙂 Right now, planning is uncertain, tomorrow is unpredictable, and life is full of surprises.
So, just enjoy being young and don't let it weigh on you; you'll have plenty of time to deal with it later. 😉

Just my two cents. 😉

Ronald Collins2 said:Justin Gonzalez87, thanks for the input.
Did you end up doing an amniocentesis?
And did you have your baby after turning 35?

I asked about the amnio—my doctor declined since I’m young and low-risk.
I had my little one at 29.😉

Ronald Collins2 said:Specifically, my paternal great-aunt had a daughter born with Down syndrome.

In neither my family nor my husband's—at least according to our mothers and grandmothers, who seem to remember things from a hundred years ago—has there ever been any instance of Down.😁
We are the first. 🙂

So, your odds are essentially the same as anyone else's.
😉

northernfalcon30 said:Well—why not just go see Santa Claus for a checkup then?!😕

Where exactly? 😍 Got an address? 😍

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nimbleskipper13 said:Carol Grant33, I think your response is a bit off-topic,

I wouldn't say so—unless you're suggesting my husband turned into some caveman from your story because of how the doctor acted? 😉

Patients can be absolute idiots, sure—but let’s not pretend the doctors are saints, either.😁