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Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Type 1 Hereditary Haemochromatosis and on the Path Report it stated I am HFE type YYHH
position 282 YY ( homozygous)
Position 63 HH (wild type)
Serum ferritin 667
My doctor is reffering me to a liver specialist, so I just wait and see!
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sheryl37154 Primrosegirl
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Gee, the genetic reports are getting complicated. Was it explained to you that they tested for both C282Y and H63D, and that the results show you are homozygous C282Y, i.e. C282Y/C282Y, and you did not have the H63D gene? Wild type meaning no genetic mutation for that gene.
Good luck with the liver specialist. I prefer a haemotologist as I don't have liver problems.
Primrosegirl sheryl37154
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Thanks for your reply Sheryl, no I hadn't any idea what those figures meant at all
having never even heard of the condition before I was told a couple of weeks ago!
So your information is much appreciated.
I also have been told I have no problem with my liver,
as the MRI was clear and also liver function normal,
maybe I will ask about seeing a haemotologist.