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#22
Hi Jeff,
You might want to peruse this list to see if you recognize anyone. You never know.
Most of my ancestors weren't even close to royalty. They were, shall we say, a bit rough around the edges. My father's family came to America one step ahead of the authorities.
Mike
http://www.btinternet.com/~allan_ray...yal_Family.htm
You might want to peruse this list to see if you recognize anyone. You never know.
Most of my ancestors weren't even close to royalty. They were, shall we say, a bit rough around the edges. My father's family came to America one step ahead of the authorities.
Mike
http://www.btinternet.com/~allan_ray...yal_Family.htm
#23
Hi Jeff,
You might want to peruse this list to see if you recognize anyone. You never know.
Most of my ancestors weren't even close to royalty. They were, shall we say, a bit rough around the edges. My father's family came to America one step ahead of the authorities.
Mike
http://www.btinternet.com/~allan_ray...yal_Family.htm
You might want to peruse this list to see if you recognize anyone. You never know.
Most of my ancestors weren't even close to royalty. They were, shall we say, a bit rough around the edges. My father's family came to America one step ahead of the authorities.
Mike
http://www.btinternet.com/~allan_ray...yal_Family.htm
Last edited by JOsworth; 05-17-2010 at 03:06 PM.
#24
#25
So Jeff,
If you cut yourself, what do you have to do to stop the bleeding? Can you find yourself in danger of bleeding to death? I went to high school with a guy who had hemophilia, and he had to be extremely careful all the time. Couldn't play sports, etc. Of course, that was 40 years ago and I'm sure that medical science has come a long way since then....
What about passing on the genetic trait to your children? If I remember correctly, this is primarily a male issue, so sons could be at risk but not daughters - right or wrong?
If you cut yourself, what do you have to do to stop the bleeding? Can you find yourself in danger of bleeding to death? I went to high school with a guy who had hemophilia, and he had to be extremely careful all the time. Couldn't play sports, etc. Of course, that was 40 years ago and I'm sure that medical science has come a long way since then....
What about passing on the genetic trait to your children? If I remember correctly, this is primarily a male issue, so sons could be at risk but not daughters - right or wrong?
#26
So Jeff,
If you cut yourself, what do you have to do to stop the bleeding? Can you find yourself in danger of bleeding to death? I went to high school with a guy who had hemophilia, and he had to be extremely careful all the time. Couldn't play sports, etc. Of course, that was 40 years ago and I'm sure that medical science has come a long way since then....
What about passing on the genetic trait to your children? If I remember correctly, this is primarily a male issue, so sons could be at risk but not daughters - right or wrong?
If you cut yourself, what do you have to do to stop the bleeding? Can you find yourself in danger of bleeding to death? I went to high school with a guy who had hemophilia, and he had to be extremely careful all the time. Couldn't play sports, etc. Of course, that was 40 years ago and I'm sure that medical science has come a long way since then....
What about passing on the genetic trait to your children? If I remember correctly, this is primarily a male issue, so sons could be at risk but not daughters - right or wrong?
It is passed through the females of the family and is only contracted by the male children. So, my sister has the potential to pass it to her sons, and her daughter carries it. Here is where it is a pain to contain. It doesn't always show up. My sister has two sons, both don't have it. My Aunt (Mom's sister) had a son and daughter. The son didn't have it. Her daughter had two boys and one has it and one doesn't. So, once in the family line it never goes away but also doesn't always show up. My kids are of no risk since I don't pass it on. Since it is always a marker in the female line hence my comment about Russian royalty.....
I tried to make it short....
#27
Thanks for the quick lesson. How long do these treatments remain in effect, and what do they improve for you? Again, what actions must you take now if you cut yourself shaving or scrape your knuckles working on a car? You say that severe trauma or surgery is risky, but what about everyday occurences like these? I assume minor cuts and scrapes will clot up eventually, but maybe you must take special precautions. That's what I'm trying to understand here....
Last edited by Jon89; 05-18-2010 at 07:45 AM.
#28
Thanks for the quick lesson. How long do these treatments remain in effect, and what do they improve for you? Again, what actions must you take now if you cut yourself shaving or scrape your knuckles working on a car? You say that severe trauma or surgery is risky, but what about everyday occurences like these? I assume minor cuts and scrapes will clot up eventually, but maybe you must take special precautions. That's what I'm trying to understand here....
Does that help?
Hey this just in from Wiki (Checking my own facts since it's been a while since I've given a dissertation on Hemophilia. )
British and Russian Royal Families
A study published in 2009 identified the blood disease affecting both the Russian and British Royal Families as haemophilia B on the basis of genetic markers.[3][4]
Also don't know if I really do have "Royal" blood??? Here is an interesting article...
http://news.sciencemag.org/scienceno.../10/08-02.html
I have also learned that I do pass the "carrier" gene to a daughter....Oh boy... My previous post about the marker being passed from female to female were incorrect. It is passed from father to daughter..Oh boy, that is going to be a hard conversation with Olivia.
Last edited by JOsworth; 05-18-2010 at 04:57 PM.
#29
I have a question regarding your explanation...
Is the AIDS risk due to use of someone else's blood components as part of the therapy?
Or does the missing clotting component somehow increase the potential for infection with the HIV virus (or it's progression to full blown AIDS). HIV testing has come along way since the 80's especially with the new DNA based PCR tests, that should make the use of synthetic products not really necessary.
George
Is the AIDS risk due to use of someone else's blood components as part of the therapy?
Or does the missing clotting component somehow increase the potential for infection with the HIV virus (or it's progression to full blown AIDS). HIV testing has come along way since the 80's especially with the new DNA based PCR tests, that should make the use of synthetic products not really necessary.
George
#30
Over here (UK), it was that the blood was (for a time) not screened (despite campaigns for it to be screened) so anyone being given blood could also be given HIV
Most blood was not contaminated..... but it was still a sort of Russian roulette
I also was at school with a haemophiliac - but didn't know there was more than one type.
Most blood was not contaminated..... but it was still a sort of Russian roulette
I also was at school with a haemophiliac - but didn't know there was more than one type.
#31
I have a question regarding your explanation...
Is the AIDS risk due to use of someone else's blood components as part of the therapy?
Or does the missing clotting component somehow increase the potential for infection with the HIV virus (or it's progression to full blown AIDS). HIV testing has come along way since the 80's especially with the new DNA based PCR tests, that should make the use of synthetic products not really necessary.
George
Is the AIDS risk due to use of someone else's blood components as part of the therapy?
Or does the missing clotting component somehow increase the potential for infection with the HIV virus (or it's progression to full blown AIDS). HIV testing has come along way since the 80's especially with the new DNA based PCR tests, that should make the use of synthetic products not really necessary.
George
The AIDS infections were from tainted products. Yes, screening is MUCH improved but no one will guarantee a 100% protection when taking a straight blood product. So,would you take the chance if they said "well we're 98% sure it's safe"? The synthesized (not synthetic, ha gotcha, reread the post...Na na na) product is strictly the missing protein (factor) from the plasma and is 100% safe from any blood borne pathogens including AIDS and Hepatitis.
Wow, I never thought anyone would take that much interest..It's mainly a PIA that I have to live with and ever since the advent of AIDS no life insurance co. will touch me...
#32
Ah, yes....Lemme explain...
The AIDS infections were from tainted products. Yes, screening is MUCH improved but no one will guarantee a 100% protection when taking a straight blood product. So,would you take the chance if they said "well we're 98% sure it's safe"? The synthesized (not synthetic, ha gotcha, reread the post...Na na na) product is strictly the missing protein (factor) from the plasma and is 100% safe from any blood borne pathogens including AIDS and Hepatitis.
Wow, I never thought anyone would take that much interest..It's mainly a PIA that I have to live with and ever since the advent of AIDS no life insurance co. will touch me...
The AIDS infections were from tainted products. Yes, screening is MUCH improved but no one will guarantee a 100% protection when taking a straight blood product. So,would you take the chance if they said "well we're 98% sure it's safe"? The synthesized (not synthetic, ha gotcha, reread the post...Na na na) product is strictly the missing protein (factor) from the plasma and is 100% safe from any blood borne pathogens including AIDS and Hepatitis.
Wow, I never thought anyone would take that much interest..It's mainly a PIA that I have to live with and ever since the advent of AIDS no life insurance co. will touch me...
Your chances of contracting HIV just being well a human and going about your life are much greater. (albeit not much higher 56k average infections per year, spread across 320 million people in the US) Personally I think it's a cop-out from the insurance co and an excuse not to cover someone who they think may prove to be of a higher risk.
Granted I understand the "better safe than sorry" position that both you and the medical facilities take.
George
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