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Hello! Question for femail cariers ...

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I'm a 39-year-old femail carier with AMN symptoms - leg pain, fatigue ...

I have two daughters and a son, who died of ALD .....

Me and my husband dream of another baby. Is it possible, has anyone experienced pregnancy with AMN simptoms?

Of course, that I should consult a gynecologist for a healthy baby carrying opportunities. My question is just about how pregnancy could affect my AMN symptoms. Any experiences?

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AussieBob

You need to see a genetic counsellor asap. You have a 50% chance of having a boy with ALD and the same of having a girl carrier. However you can undertake PGD which will allow a healthy child. It stands for Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis. It is a more technical IVF procedure

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tieaknot

I know you are more than aware of the need to makes decisions with a doc re: a healthy baby and that's not what you are asking. I completely understand your concern about how pregnancy can affect YOU. I was diagnosed after both my kids were born (and after a miscarriage) so I don't know how a pregnancy would be but I wouldn't think it should affect you too much AMN-wise. I know I have worse symptoms of my back and leg pain around my ovulation and PMS/period time so things that stop my cycle... (like pregnancy would) tend to make me feel a little better actually. How much the typical pregnancy issues (back pain/urinary symptoms) superimposed on the AMN would impact you is likely very individual. I wish you the best!!

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zane_a in reply totieaknot

Thanks for your answers! Yes, I understand that how AMN would impact me is very individual. We have many talks with my husband and doctors, thei say - o.k , let it be, your condition is not that bad, you can have a baby. I want it very much, but I am afraid also... May be there are other cariers with treir stories? Thank you!!!!

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jlcams in reply tozane_a

I carried a baby after finding out that I too was a carrier...i was also 35...9 years older than the previous delivery...i remember feeling a bit more run down after the fact but did eventually bounce back...the pain was part of my life before and because its progresssive will continue to be so. Best of luck.

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Shelcee

Hi there, I am a 44 yo carrier with AMN symptoms and was 37 when I carried my youngest child. I was 32 when I had my first. Both of our girls were conceived via IVF using PGD to avoid me passing on the AMN/ALD gene. I was having some difficulties with my gait (mostly caused by tight/spastic hips and quads) prior to the pregnancy but didn't feel that AMN made my pregnancy any more difficult than normal, the only thing different for me was I got pubic symphysis (softening of the pubic bones) so had to wear a brace for the last couple of months, but as soon as I delivered the pain in my groin and glutes disappeared. I wish you the best of luck with starting a family.

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zane_a

Hi, Shelcee!!! Thank you for your answer!!! How do you feel now - in your 44? Are you taking any meds?

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