Neurofibromatosis does not explain your symptoms. Based on the information you provided, I would suspect that your daughter has NF1, but she does not meet the criteria for diagnosis at this point. If you or your husband are found to have NF1, then she would meet the criteria. Regarding the relationship between NF1 and Fragile X, there is none. They are both genetic disorders, but the genetic defects are on two different chromosomes.
If you or your husband do not have NF, your daughter could still be diagnosed if she were to develop the other crtieria. NF1 is a dominant genetic disorder which is usually caused by passing on genes, however individuals can have spontaneous mutations which result in NF1. I hope this helps. Good luck.
Thanks for the quick reply. I guess that the genetics dr will be able to provide us with a lot of information and resources. We are just waiting til my husband gets his appts as it will make diagnosing our daughter easier.
Bonnie
Hi Kim,
Yes I have found the BB at NNFF to be a great source of info! I wanted to see what the neuro dr thought of all the things going on with both myself and my daughter. I would love to find a cause of all my symptoms as well. As i sit here the phantom smell of smoke is driving me crazy. I would almost prefer to smell anything else. It is with me night and day. The sizure meds I am on seem to help somewhat.
She just fell down the stairs, usually at least once day, and I am tired of the ped neuro she sees wait and see attitude. The pain in her feet and legs is getting worse and now she says her arm is hurting. I have to take her to the dr tomorrow as her lymphs in neck are swollen and she has a sore throat. I thought it was just her allergies so I waited to take her in. She takes medication for allergies every day, no break.
I have posted a few things and questions over there. It seems like right now it's just wait and see what her father 's exams show and see the gentics dr. Poor Mary, I told my husband if she has NF1 and is a carrier of Fragile X she might decide to never have children. I know I think I would have to think long and hard about it.
Take care,
Bonnie
Hi~my 5 yr old is being watched for NF. The National Neurofibromatosis Association has a great web site w/ lots of info. From my research and what I have been told by our genetic dr. that NF is not a textbook condition. People have many forms of NF from mild to severe. The NF asscoiation also sent me some great info through the mail. Good Luck and I hope this helps! Kim