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MTHR mutation homozygous and stroke

I was diagnosed with acute cerebravascular disease.After extensive testing it was determined the cause was the MTHR mutation homozygous gene. All other causes were ruled out. ( I spent two weeks in the hospital.) I am 50 years old, nonsmoker, appropriate weight, ate healthy and was very physically active. How could this happen? Thanks.
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660872 tn?1238641245
I am homozygous for MTHFR too. I would also like to know if taking folic acid and lowering the homocysteine level does any good.

The research scientist who found my gene mutation ( I donated blood to a study ) said to always take folic acid, but the vascular medicine doctor I spoke to, said that studies show that the risk is NOT lowered by reducing homocysteine. He said the gene mutation itself is the problem.

Folic acid is cheap and non toxic, so I keep  taking it anyway but it would be good to have a definite answer.

Thanks.

Chirley
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223090 tn?1212452496
I was told I have a MTHFR mutation

when I had a tia and the doc put me on blood thinner .
I went to a new doc becouse I move and he took me off of it and my high blood presser .
He said that I did not have a tia and that the blood test dose not meen anything if my level was not high.
so who do you trust

leotamv
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Hi,

How are you?
MTHFR mutation is a genetic variant seen in people who inherit MTHFR variants from both parents. MTHFR is the enzyme that processes folate. Impairment of folate processing results in elevated levels of homocysteine.
High levels of homocysteine levels increase the chances of stroke.
The factor for stroke here is determined genetically and not by the type of diet and exercise habits.
Hope this helps!
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