Blood test results - NK and TNF alpha

[Sarah83ap]

Hi all

Been a while since I posted on here but I got my in-depth blood test results come through today. Turns out I have higher than average KC count. Normal should be 10% and I’m at 19% he also said that my TNF alpha is slightly high. Should be at 30% and I’m at 35%. And that I have slight problem with internal blood clotting and flow.

He said that this is all treatable and will put me on More meds during my next round such as steroids & clexane.

Guess I’m just looking for anyone who had similar issues and how they found it and was it successful in the long run!?

We have more more round and I’m giving it my all!

Sarah

[3005]

Hi Sarah

I didn’t get the test done but when I explained to my dr my last two rounds I had extreme fatigue and flu symptoms which can be a sign of NK cells, he decided to put me on steroids and aspirin this round without even doing the tests. Did you have any symptoms on previous rounds?

I’m in my 2ww now and “touch wood” I’ve had no symptoms like last time which I can only hope is a good thing and this time it works.

🤞🏻I’ll be telling you its been a success very soon!

[Sarah83ap in reply to 3005]

I had fatigue but I always have that? I didn’t have flu like symptoms tho...

Yes I’ve got to have aspirin as well as have an Intralipid transfusion during the cycle!

I just hope that now they see some underlaying issues it will work.

We only really have this one more go left as I can see that my OH is getting abit twitchy with money lol!

Sending you lots and lots of baby dust!!! 🤞🏼 Keep me updated!

Good luck with the wait! It’s the worst isn’t it lol xx

[3005 in reply to Sarah83ap]

I still think now having unexplained infertility is such a mind boggle cause you can’t just say ah that’s it take this medication, it’s very frustrating but we will get there.

Thank you I will keep you updated and best of luck to you too xxx

[mushy19]

Hi Sarah

I was tested for NK cells after my 1st fresh cycle ended in MC

Results showed my NK cells was elevated...and possibly attacked my pregnancy.

For my FET I was put on steroids 25mg prednisolone a few days before transfer until 12weeks, I also had one intralipid infusion the day after transfer.

I am now currently 10+5weeks pregnant so I guess this protocol was successful for me.

I hope you find my experience helpful, best of luck x

[Sarah83ap in reply to mushy19]

Oh amazing! It’s great to hear a success story!

I’m pleased it’s treatable and got everything crossed on our next round! Not sure we have many more goes in is. Been the hardest of years as it totally takes over doesn’t it!

Wishing you a lovely pregnancy 💖

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Sarah. Well at least they have found a treatable problem. Most likely you will be put on Clexane/heparin or low dose soluble aspirin to deal with the clotting problem. I really hope that finding this will help. Thinking of you. Diane

[Sarah83ap in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you! Yes they have definitely said aspirin and clexane. Hopefully now we have found some underlaying issues it will work. X

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Sarah83ap]

Oh I do hope so. Diane xx