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Can somone who has the Thalassemia gene start a family with someone who has the sickle cell trait?

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Goid evening,

I am new to the site and was after some advice please.

Can somone who has the Thalassemia gene start a family with someone who has the sickle cell trait?

Thank you in adadvance for your assistance.

Kind regards,

Purplerain76

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HarlemsFinest

Good Day...I would say get advice from a Hemotologist. I am 54 and was born with SickleBetaThal. I was not diagnosed until my early 20's but that was after countless bouts to the ER for severe pain that could not be explained. I am sure there is more knowledge of SBT now but not much back then. I have severe crisis and I. The hospital at least twice a year. It is not something I would suggest but I would get professional advice first. Hope this helps...feel free to ask me any questions if you feel the need.

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jo19

Hi, I really don't think you should. I have met a few people with sickle cell and thalassemia who have the same symptoms such as painful crises, infections and hospital stays. Please don't put someone else's life through that. Good luck.

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Lmontg in reply to jo19

Hi, I have both ...its called sickletha. I have symptoms of both. Painful crisis is nothing to gamble with. Please don't.

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