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the latest info I have is in the FAQ - I don't know what Dr G's position is... but I get the impression that he's position keeps evolving too! I'd check in with the serum girls and double check what serum's latest position is and then see what Dr G says - hopefully they won't be too far apart and then you won't be worrying whether to try and push Dr G to give you what serum are suggesting.helana74 said:Agate - That's really great info, I think I will push Dr G for that as like you said, its likely from my hidden c level that the infection was acquired years ago. Do you know whether I should take the schedule of antibiotic list that you have put on the facts for ladies at Serum with me to my consult or will Dr G know what combination of antibiotics to prescibe if I am taking them during my cycle rather than attempting to clear it and then retest as I believe the combo/schedule is different?
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Penny is the lady in charge of IVF at serum clinic in athens. She doesn't have a specific immune protocol as such... she does prescribe antibiotics (and sometimes antivirals) where she thinks they might be causing fertility problems... I've tried to explain what she does in my post further up the page.Miriam said:Sorry, forgot to ask in the above post- what is the Penny at Serum's immune protocol? I've read a few girls mentioning it and wondering what it was?
Ansjer said:Hiya
I have my blood test results! Hmm trying to work out what they mean, quite a few are highlighted! Is anyone able to help? Still shocked about the hidden c!
(I still have the karoytyping and DQ Alpha to get back then I will book my appt with DrG)
Name Result
50:1 11.5 (Has been highlighted) ***good!***
25:1 7.2
12.5:1 4.9
IgG conc 12.5 50:1 5.5 (Has been highlighted) ***comes down with ivig in the test tube but its probably not relevant because it was already ok***
IgG conc 12.5 25:1 5.3
IgG conc 6.25 50:1 7.8 (Has been highlighted)
IgG conc 6.25 25:1 9.1
CD3 75.3
CD19 8.4
CD56 14.2 (Has been highlighted) ***slightly high relative concentration of NKs - but at least they aren't very high killing power - see above***
CD19+ CELLS,CD5+ 7.1
NK assy w/Intralipid
50:1 w/Intralipid 1.5mg/ml 8.5 (Has been highlighted) ***NKa comes down with intralipid in the test tube too - but it was already normal to begin with***
25.1 w/Intralipid 1.5mg/ml 2.6
TNF-a:IL 10(CD3+CD4+) 46 ***pretty high - think Dr G will say 2 shots of humira then a retest... I think it'd be good to try and work out why its high though to see if its something you can address - maybe your C will be positive? maybe you should get your vit D levels checked? maybe you should ask your GP to screen you for RA and lupus - see level 1s in the FAQ - just because if you know why your TNFa is high, it might be something you can fix independently of humira ***
IFN-G:IL-10(CD3+CD4+)12.3
Factor II, factor v leiden : Negative
MTHFR gene mutation: positive (Heterozygous) for the c677T mutation *** a minor clotting issue - Dr G will probably suggest 40mg clexane - but read up in the Thrombophilia section of the FAQ about folic acid and B vits ***
Chlamydia Positive (9,3 x 10³ copies/ug DNA) *** oh - right... maybe that's the reason for the high TNFa ratio and maybe it will come down if you treat with antibiotics - have a read of the chlamydia section of the FAQ - its a low level though, so it MIGHT mean that you were exposed to it decades ago - but its probably better if your DH takes antiBs in case he has it - I'd still probably check your vit D levels if you can in case you would benefit from extra vit D... you might also want to read the supplements section re omega 3 fish oils and resveratrol?***
Many thanks x