Hi all,
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I will introduce myself, totally forgotten
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I am a 36 year old woman from the Netherlands with beta thal minor. I got this gene from my mother, who was born in Indonesia. My 5 year old son also has thal minor. Most of my family members are minors, but a lot without any complaints. Only 1 aunt and myself have low Hb levels and I have arthritis in my knees. My aunt suffered also with joint-pains, but she also has reumatoide arthritis.
My son has a low Hb level as well. Currently I am pregnant with my second child, who will be born in the beginning of octobre.
I work at a general practitionors office and due to my work I also am knowledged with different medications, blood values and a variety of health issues. I advice people every working day about there health and meds.
Since 2004 I am an active member for OSCAR Netherlands, the patiént organization in the Netherlands (
www.oscarnederland.nl). In 2011 I will participate as board member for OSCAR.
If you want to know more, feel free to ask.
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