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Posted 1/4/2017 10:15 AM (GMT -5)
I'm wondering if I need to get tested for the mthfr gene or something else in regard to detoxing.

I remember a few years back, my mom was having a ton of health issues and they couldn't figure out why. She went to multiple doctors for a cough and shortness of breath. She finally found a pulmonologist who said she has an AG or HG enzyme deficiency in her immune system and that it could be hereditary.

Has anyone heard of this or something similar? I'm not sure if the info is exact, and it is rather vague. My mom, whether intentional or unintentional, is selective and vague about the medical hx she reveals.

Any thoughts or suggestions about further testing? I see my regular doctor in two weeks.
Posted 1/4/2017 10:40 AM (GMT -5)
Gosh, I have no idea what her ailment is at all.

But, I certainly would ask her if there was a hereditary medical issue that you should be aware of.
Posted 1/4/2017 10:46 AM (GMT -5)
I asked her to look into it but I don't know if that will bring any result. Was hoping that it would ring a bell with someone here.
Posted 1/4/2017 11:13 AM (GMT -5)
Well, with some google searches, it seems that it's part of the MTHFR issues that we talk about on here. I did find that an AG deficiency can mean a destruction of red blood cells, which will leave a person with shortness of breath - and considering your troubles with being able to detox enough, it might make sense for you to do the genetic testing to find out just what you are dealing with so you can counter anything that you may need to in order to detox better.

And since this is still an ongoing 'discovery' (they are still learning lots about MTHFR mutations), I would go so far as to say that your mom's vagueness is unintentional. I doubt her doctor knew much either.
Posted 1/4/2017 11:19 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks again, Traveler. You are a Google goddess! I tried searching last night and couldn't find much or make any sense of what I found!
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