Turner syndrome.

[lollyheart]

Can anyone give me some advice on this please. I have looked it up on the net but was hoping for some real life experience.

I went to see a friend today who i have'nt seen for a while, Her dd has ts and she thought my dd looked like she may also have it.

I am trying not to worry, but it is hard not to, I have a gp app on monday.

Tia.

Dizzy Our dating scan was combined with a nuchal scan because they do them on the NHS here! The sonographer saw fluid running from top of our baby's head, behind her neck, down her back and across the abdomen. The biggest pocket of fluid was 10mm!

We have since had an apology from the sonographer because she gave us incorrect information and dealt with the matter so wrong!!

I have had approx 5 scans in total so far and have more booked already, they are keeping a close eye on her. The fluid has reduced loads and is now just behind her neck.

Sorry Lollyheart don't want to take over your thread!!

Maybe I should PM you Dizzy

Yes Purplefan no problem but you'll have to let me know how to do it [hblush]

Sorry Lollyheart for the thread kidnap but feel free to ask anything you would like to know.

Have PM'd you Dizzy - never done it before so fingers crossed!!

Lollyheart whatever the outcome remember your DD is special regardless of any syndrome or special need... she is special because she is yours and she is unique to you. Take care

Thank you all so much for your comments.

My friend thought she could have it because she is small for her age, also my dd is short sighted and has a high palate.

My dd will be 6 next month.

I will see what my gp says.

Sorry to bring this thread up again , but just wondering if anyone can help me who has a little knowledge of Turners syndrome? Are there always physical signs ? I am actually wondering if i myself have it in some form or another , and its gone undiagnosed for 48 yrs .
I have the short stature
Premature ovarian failure early menopause at 39
Aortic dissection , the choronary arteries of my heart tore at 39 giving me a heart attack
Middle ear infections and hearing loss
Reduced bone mass

I guess my question is , are there always physical features that are obvious , could i have had this in the 1970s and it go undiagnosed? I don’t want to waste my doctors time if i am barking up the weong tree. Thanks xx

As far as I know no not every woman with TS has visible physical attributes- I think the only thing all with TS have is being infertile - but that is what a friend told me, it's a wide spectrum disorder. I know she is part of a UK support group and has attended conferences - perhaps see if you can join it?

Thank you . I appreciate your help

The daughter of a friend was diagnosed with a subtype of TS when she was about 12, if it wasn’t for her mother’s pushing for testing it probably would have gone untested for longer.

Unnoticed!

Thanks for your reply . I understand if you dont get chance to answer, but what were the signs the mum noticed, that made her push for tests initially ?

Her height, she was considerably shorter than her siblings and both her parents are taller than average.

Thank you . I appreciate your time and trouble . I wish them ( and you ) well .