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LizziB
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Hi @lanabanana
How are you doing today?
It seems like you've already talked to your doctor about this, so you may know the chances. But I will tag Carenity members and they can let you know how often AS has appeared in their family.
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Do your parents or siblings have AS? Do you have kids? Do they have AS?
Take care,
Lizzi from the Carenity team
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@LizziB Hello, I am the only person in my family with A S. I have no children.
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@LizziB no I do not have any children
The only family member that also has AS is my cousin from my father's side if the family and.neither of us carry the gene.
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It's completely natural to have concerns about passing down AS to your baby. While there is a genetic component to AS, it doesn't guarantee that your child will have it. It's important to stay informed and work closely with your doctor to understand the risks and take necessary precautions. Many people with AS have healthy children without the condition. If you're looking for some peace of mind, you can also consider genetic counseling to assess the likelihood of passing down AS. Stay positive and keep communicating with your doctor.
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I am in the severe range now at 74 yrs old. I have found thru trial and error and getting older with SA, I sleep on my back because I can hardly turn to my side now. I also take 10 mg Melatonin. I didn't know it came in 20 mg! (Thanks ladyslipper 67) What has really help with my back pain, when in bed, is a large memory foam wedge. The large end is under my knees and my legs go down to the small end. It doesn't move when I sleep but then again I am not turning over back and forth. This takes the pressure off my back. I hope this helps someone.
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So my doctor told me that I can genetically pass down AS and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a while so just want to ease my mind a bit. I just wanted to know what the chances are like if there's anyone here who might have kids and if so did they get it too