H63D + H63D causing Iron overload

H63D

Gene: HFE

Marker:rs1799945

G

Variant copy from one of your parents



G

Variant copy from your other parent

 Biological explanation

The variant tested is a change from a C to a G in the DNA sequence of the HFE gene. It results in a protein that can't properly control the amount of iron released from cells.

A Iron ferritin test will not show, says normal. It takes the Dr to look at my Hemoglobin and Iron Saturation to obtain results. If iron saturation is greater than 3% and Hemaglobin is greater than 12, a phlebotomy, AR also known as a venIpuncture,, will be done, for those wondering, or researchers interested. 

Phlebotomy is the collection of blood by one of several methods. These methods include: 1) performing a finger puncture with a small lancet to let blood drain from capillaries, which is then collected into a very fine glass tube (capillary tube), a pediatric (microtainer) collection tube, or onto blotter paper; 2) a heel puncture, in lieu of a finger puncture, for neonates and infants; 3) venipuncture; and 4) arteriopuncture or arterial puncture.

Venipuncture, as it relates to phlebotomy, is using a needle to puncture a vein from which to collect blood into a syringe or evacuated tube. (Venipuncture can also be used to introduce into a vein a fluid, such as a medication or a contrast for radiology, but that falls outside the scope of phlebotomy.)

I have only found one other person in ten years, that had done a study of with This rare gene.  Even 23andme DNA, does not say you can be in iron overload.



This is one of the best explanations of how the gene changes a protien, to cause problems.

https://labtestsonline.org/articles/genetic-testing https://labtestsonline.org/articles/genetic-testing

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I have been in Anemic Stage since the beginning of January 2019, since doing weekly phlebotomies since October 1, 2018. I have not done any phlebotomy since, as my numbers still are dropping. I emailed my Cancer Center Dr, to make sure I do not get into trouble stage, with such low numbers, along with The phlebotomist center nurses called me, to keep a eye on me.
The only side effect have is I get out of breath, doing simple items. Complete trying to catch my breath, like hiking at 15-20,000 ft elevation. My body not getting enough oxygen, due to new blood my bone marrow is making,  with less oxygen per cell to utilize.

Since this is such a rare blood disease, most doctors do not have a clue, or do not do enough research to find DNA.

 A liver Dr, stood across the room from me, and said there was no possible way I had Hemochromatosis, or iron overload. That I never needed Any phlebotomies. His assistant, who came in before The Dr did, explained some liver test they wanted to do, for uptake of iron from The small intestines to The liver, possibly the cause of The metabolic syndrome going on in my stomach.  The Dr wrote a electronic note to all my other specialists, that said I did not have this


So I spent a day to quote some Items of Yes, I do have Iron Overload. These are the genes involved per my Cancer Center Doctor, and Emailing his quote to all my other Drs.

I was referred to The liver Dr, by my GI Dr, to see iron loading in my system.

Then there was the Gene Dr, for a consultation on the rare gene I have. She quickly dismissed this, and said to send her hemoglobin reports from family members, saying it just ran high with everyone. I did this, and then the format.. My brother supplied 27 pages of hemoglobin reports.


When emailing family,
My siblings stepped in, realizing, this gene was real,  and could be passed down and they did a 23andme test in December, including my mom.  I had The opportunity to see how this gene was being passed down, and think 200 years ago mutated, or unknown. This  just aligned exactly with me and some siblings, others are carriers, who passed The gene to their kids.

I emailed this info to my Gene Dr, as next appointment was a few months away. A email response was thank you. No follow up needed.  The next week was a call of why I cancelled. This brought the Gene Dr to call me personally. I had unanswered questions, and still do, as our three minute talk was not enough about this rare gene, or that I had taken time to find This gene running in my family.

So a full-fledged rollercoaster type of last few months.  The State finally supplied me with a driver and vehicle in January 2019.  I have asked since 2013. Weekly tolls were not nice to our 25 year old cars For the drive, and quite costly, but more On that later.

NORD, National Organization for Rare Diseases,  emailed me about a rare disease and orphan disease convention they are having next weekend in Sacramento. Ensuring a hotel For prior night, as it starts early. So more On this later.

Thanks for reading. If you know of anyone who has thick blood, and these genes line up, would  love to hear.

Thanks for reading
JoeY