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Posted: July 19 2007 at 3:26pm | IP Logged Quote Liz D

My dd's baby born July 9 has had an abnormal PKU result. The doctor says it is for MCAD (a fatty acid disorder). He said it could be fatal and has put her on Levo-caritinne, (sp?) which is an enzyme (I believe).
Does anybody know anything about this or had similar experiences? She is being rescreened today and we hope it was a false positive.

Thanks, Liz

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Posted: July 19 2007 at 3:41pm | IP Logged Quote Lisbet

I don't know much about it, but I am praying that it is a false result!

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Posted: July 19 2007 at 3:57pm | IP Logged Quote Ruth

We'll be praying too.

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Posted: July 19 2007 at 5:05pm | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo

Praying!!

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Posted: July 19 2007 at 5:26pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Praying Liz that nothing serious comes of this.

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Praying!

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Posted: July 19 2007 at 7:13pm | IP Logged Quote Meredith

Oh Liz, praying for you and that sweet baby!!! May Our Lady wrap you in her mantle and give you some peace of mind.

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Posted: July 19 2007 at 8:16pm | IP Logged Quote MarieC

No info....but my prayers are certainly with you all!

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Posted: July 19 2007 at 8:18pm | IP Logged Quote chicken lady

I have heard they come back false ALOT!! Praying just the same!
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Posted: July 20 2007 at 11:28pm | IP Logged Quote theresa-lynn

My twins had a false positive for a metabolic disorder when they were born. It was a very stressful time for us, wondering if they were ok, and having to get lots of bloodwork done etc... but it turned out ok.

The thing I learned, is that there are many good resources out there if she ends up actually having the disease.

Go to savebabies.organd you can read a bunch of Family stories to get an idea of how people are coping with these metabolic disorders.

In most cases, if you find out very early on about the disorder, it is a thousand times easier to treat and manage.

I'll pray !! Keep us updated.


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Posted: July 21 2007 at 8:44am | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson

My third babies first test came back abnormal and we had to retest. He was (is) fine. Prayers for you and your baby.

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Cay Gibson wrote:
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Whoa! I meant "baby".

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Posted: July 29 2007 at 12:22am | IP Logged Quote Liz D

Thanks for everyone's prayers. After retesting, the PKU results came back normal! We are very pleased, relieved, and thankful!

Again, thank you for all the replies and prayers.

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Posted: July 29 2007 at 1:54am | IP Logged Quote MarieC

Praise the Lord! So happy to hear of these good results...I've wondered often how things were going.

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Posted: July 29 2007 at 9:38am | IP Logged Quote Meredith

Oh Liz, I'm so happy to hear this good news. Now you can have peace of mind again, praise God!!!

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Posted: July 29 2007 at 12:12pm | IP Logged Quote Chari

YAY!!!!!   

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Liz -

So happy all is well.

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