Hey, Back in 2014 I was told that I have the MTHFR genetic mutation, ever since then I always had in it the back of my mind. Now, coming 2025 I was considering getting a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, however consulting with a surgeon in Miami, I did not qualify. What are the next steps moving forward?
December 29, 2024
Answer: Safety first. Your MTHFR mutation causes elevated levels of homocystine in your blood. This can potentially lead to hypercoagulability and blood clotting. You should check with a hematologist to find out whether there are ways that this could be managed around the time of your surgery. If your hematologist feels that it could be handled easily then you may consider proceeding, however, your health and safety come first.
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December 29, 2024
Answer: Safety first. Your MTHFR mutation causes elevated levels of homocystine in your blood. This can potentially lead to hypercoagulability and blood clotting. You should check with a hematologist to find out whether there are ways that this could be managed around the time of your surgery. If your hematologist feels that it could be handled easily then you may consider proceeding, however, your health and safety come first.
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December 27, 2024
Answer: MTHFR gene People with that gene defect, one that converts folate consumed in food with the bioactive one needed for cellular processes, can have a variety of medical issues depending on the location of the mutation of the gene. The three known medical problems include high levels of homocysteine, which can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, neural tube defects in offspring, and higher risk of methotrexate toxicity. What this gene has no connection with is the potential for increasing your risk for symptoms you believe are attributed to your breast implants (SSBI, formally BII). This is a fanciful allegation by BII activists that has been shown not to have any correlation in controlled scientific studies. At this point in time, your risk of SSBI is most closely associated with self reported anxiety disorder, health anxiety disorder, increased age, and your predilection for acquiring medical information on the internet more than getting it from a physician. Other studies have looked at blood and tissue levels of 20 different heavy metals, the dna of a variety of different bacteria, their endo- and exotoxins, and patient immune system communicating hormones known as cytokines. What was found is that there is no difference seen in women with implants and symptoms, women with implants and no symptoms, and women who never had implants, aka the control group. Further, removing all the capsule or none of the capsule had no effect on perceived reduction of subjective symptoms. Bottom line: at this time SSBI/BII is a psychosomatic disorder. Get your implants and you'll be fine.
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December 27, 2024
Answer: MTHFR gene People with that gene defect, one that converts folate consumed in food with the bioactive one needed for cellular processes, can have a variety of medical issues depending on the location of the mutation of the gene. The three known medical problems include high levels of homocysteine, which can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, neural tube defects in offspring, and higher risk of methotrexate toxicity. What this gene has no connection with is the potential for increasing your risk for symptoms you believe are attributed to your breast implants (SSBI, formally BII). This is a fanciful allegation by BII activists that has been shown not to have any correlation in controlled scientific studies. At this point in time, your risk of SSBI is most closely associated with self reported anxiety disorder, health anxiety disorder, increased age, and your predilection for acquiring medical information on the internet more than getting it from a physician. Other studies have looked at blood and tissue levels of 20 different heavy metals, the dna of a variety of different bacteria, their endo- and exotoxins, and patient immune system communicating hormones known as cytokines. What was found is that there is no difference seen in women with implants and symptoms, women with implants and no symptoms, and women who never had implants, aka the control group. Further, removing all the capsule or none of the capsule had no effect on perceived reduction of subjective symptoms. Bottom line: at this time SSBI/BII is a psychosomatic disorder. Get your implants and you'll be fine.
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