Comments on: Genetic Risk: Your Genes “In Context” http://talk.dnadirect.com/2006/06/29/genetic-risk-your-genes-in-context/ Your Genes, Your Health, Your Choices Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:22:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Lisa Lee http://talk.dnadirect.com/2006/06/29/genetic-risk-your-genes-in-context/#comment-36293 Lisa Lee Thu, 24 May 2007 18:42:17 +0000 http://talk.dnadirect.com/2006/06/29/genetic-risk-your-genes-in-context/#comment-36293 Analicia, I am sorry to hear about all your son (and your family) has gone through. It is important that he receive information and treatment to help prevent future blod clots, since he is at increased risk for more clots due to Factor V and his history of clots. You can find info on preventing clots for people with Factor V at the following places:<br><br> <a href="http://www.nattinfo.org/learn.htm" rel="nofollow">NATT</a> <a href="http://genesanddrugs.dnadirect.com/patients/tests/blood_clotting/more_about/index.jsp" rel="nofollow">DNA Direct</a><br><br> Since your son does not have insurance, if/when he is able to see a doctor or specialist, it's important to take notes and gather as much information from the doctor as possible on what he can do to prevent future blood clots. Having someone at his appointment, such as another family member or friend, to help him ask questions and gather this information can be helpful<br><br> Also, keep in mind that Factor V is inherited, so other family members are at increased risk as well. It is important that they consider their risks and take steps to modify their lifestyle to reduce their risk. Good luck to you and your son! Lisa Analicia, I am sorry to hear about all your son (and your family) has gone through. It is important that he receive information and treatment to help prevent future blod clots, since he is at increased risk for more clots due to Factor V and his history of clots. You can find info on preventing clots for people with Factor V at the following places:

NATT
DNA Direct

Since your son does not have insurance, if/when he is able to see a doctor or specialist, it’s important to take notes and gather as much information from the doctor as possible on what he can do to prevent future blood clots. Having someone at his appointment, such as another family member or friend, to help him ask questions and gather this information can be helpful

Also, keep in mind that Factor V is inherited, so other family members are at increased risk as well. It is important that they consider their risks and take steps to modify their lifestyle to reduce their risk.

Good luck to you and your son!
Lisa

]]> By: Analicia Minguela http://talk.dnadirect.com/2006/06/29/genetic-risk-your-genes-in-context/#comment-36275 Analicia Minguela Thu, 24 May 2007 16:46:09 +0000 http://talk.dnadirect.com/2006/06/29/genetic-risk-your-genes-in-context/#comment-36275 I have a son age 37 who 3yrs ago was hospitalized with a large DVt in his thigh, nine months later he developed Angina and had a blood clot in his heart, 2 stents were placed. On May 9, 2007, he suffered a heart attack and additional 2 more arteries were opened with Angioplasty and 2 more stents. He has Factor V thrombophilia. He has no insurance and we are deeply concerned with his high risk for serious outcome. HELP!!!! I have a son age 37 who 3yrs ago was hospitalized with a large DVt in his thigh, nine months later he developed Angina and had a blood clot in his heart, 2 stents were placed. On May 9, 2007, he suffered a heart attack and additional 2 more arteries were opened with Angioplasty and 2 more stents. He has Factor V thrombophilia. He has no insurance and we are deeply concerned with his high risk for serious
outcome. HELP!!!!

]]> By: Chris http://talk.dnadirect.com/2006/06/29/genetic-risk-your-genes-in-context/#comment-2589 Chris Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:12:57 +0000 http://talk.dnadirect.com/2006/06/29/genetic-risk-your-genes-in-context/#comment-2589 The uncertainty of risk prediction is something we struggle with constantly in epidemiology. In many ways, genetic risk factors are no different than lifestyle ones. In fact, risk as conferred by lifestyle can be made clearer with the knowledge of a person’s genetic make-up. The uncertainty of risk prediction is something we struggle with constantly in epidemiology. In many ways, genetic risk factors are no different than lifestyle ones. In fact, risk as conferred by lifestyle can be made clearer with the knowledge of a person’s genetic make-up.

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