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Posted: 15 June 2007 at 9:04pm | IP Logged

Today I had a consultation regarding the positive test I got for the heamochromotosis condition my dad has. It was up at the hospital with the genetics team (I say team because it was a lovely group of ladies I saw), I have never walked away from an appointment feeling so informed and at ease.

They spoke to me on my level, and made no attempt to pratronise me or speak above me. They explained everything clearly and precisely and gave me plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

Ive since spoke to my dad, and it seems I am more aware of what is happening to him, than he is, and I was able to explain how me and my siblings will be effected in a way he understood, which no one in Manchester has done for him. All my dad has ever been told is that he has a condition.

In 6 weeks time I will know exactly what strain I have, I will also know what strain my dad has. Heamochromotosis is made up of 2 mutated cells, and comes in 2 forms. My dad has 2 mutated cells so he has the condition, but he has never been told which forms he has. The genes are called H and C, the H gene is an inactive gene and for that to have an effect on the body both parents would have to pass on a mutated gene, however the C gene can effect the bod without the other parent (my mum in this case) passing any mutated genes on. If my dad is H H then none of us siblings will be effected, but will be carriers, if my dad is H C then we are at risk of getting the C gene instead of the H gene, and might get symptoms. I will know in 6 weeks which my dad is, and I will also know which one he passed on to me. lol.. you probably wont understand that, sorry lol

In a nut shell, I was well treated and I am extremely pleased with how my consultation went. In 6 weeks I will be able to tell if I will have the active condition. Although it is not really that important I am so young bianually blood drainage will prevent any problems and I will not even have to change diet or anything.. woohoo.. bring on the JD and coke lol

Posted: 15 June 2007 at 9:40pm | IP Logged

Hehe that went straight over my head. (well i am dizzy).

I'm glad you was happy with the consultation though its great when you walk away knowing what will happen next. I think i might move to wales the nhs is so much better there than it is here. xxxx

Posted: 16 June 2007 at 9:43am | IP Logged

That's great hun that they explained things properly to you. Makes you feel like a person when their talking to you then

x

Posted: 16 June 2007 at 1:28pm | IP Logged

Nice one Chris.  It does make a difference when they treat you as a person!  But it does vary from dept to dept! 

Trouble they are not all that good, but some do seem to go past what they are required to do!

Posted: 16 June 2007 at 2:27pm | IP Logged

brilliant news hun its good that you were treat so personally,ill be looking out for your next post regarding your results.

xxxx

Posted: 16 June 2007 at 5:21pm | IP Logged

Im so glad that they talked sense to you!!  Many times consultations leave peeps still in the dark and not knowing whats going on which leads them to do research on the internet and totally frightening themselves!!!

Im sure with the right treatment you will be able to manage your condition and make the best of it hunny.

Nikki xxxxx