Re: inherit hemochromatosis
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In reply to:
inherit hemochromatosis
Nancy Cozad 3/13/04
You are the first of any Cozad family other than myself I have heard of having this gene. I found out I inherited hemochromatosis when I was about 50. Since then I have had to have numerous phlebotemies. But, am thankful that it is now under control. I have only had 2 phlebotemies this year, 2010. I hope that everyone will be tested to see if they or another family member has it. It is simple to find out by a ferritin level blood test. And although there is no cure, it can be managed. Good luck with yours. Thankyou for the post. Alvin L. Cozad.