Question 1

can or should i get treatment if marfan syndrome and infertility?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: If you are a man or a woman you need genetic counseling to understand the risk of genetic transmission. To avoid this risk, ivf+preimplantation genetic diagnosis is available for Marfan syndrome. If you are a man or a woman then you need to be tested for various fertility factors just like any-one who's unable to conceive for 1y. Women need cardiac evaluation esp. For aortic root dilatation.

Question 2

i have dural ectasia and have constant pain and stiffness i dont have marfan syndrome what can i do for treatment or type of doctor besides pain meds?

Accepted Answer

Back pain / ectasia: A condition like dural ectasia can be very troublesome.  Besides pain medication, people with this condition may respond to physical therapy, surgery, stimulator therapy or muscle relaxant treatment.

Recruiting a physiatrist or PMR doctor and a neurosurgeon to your team would be helpful.

Question 3

for someone with marfan syndrome. is there treatments that can prolong his life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Several treatments!: Yes! children and adults with Marfan syndrome can have gradual widening of the aorta - the major artery connected to your heart. Sometimes the aorta becomes so weak that it breaks. But your cardiologist can use an ultrasound machine to watch your aorta very carefully. She can treat you with medicines to slow down the enlargement, and your chest surgeon can even replace your aorta if necessary.

Question 4

is marfan syndrome dangerous? any possible medication to get rid of the possible health problems?

Accepted Answer

Potentially yes..: Marfan syndrome is a disorder of the connective tissues which strengthen the body--medically, it affects the skeletal (weaker tissues, joints, flatfeet etc) , cardiovascular (dilated aortic root, valve trouble etc..), eye (cataract/lense dislocation), and skin systems. Most dangerous is involvement in the heart as above. Unfortunately, no specific medication available. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 5

please explain if it is possible to only have the physical conditions of marfan syndrome and if so how can i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

In your genes: Marfan syndrome is caused by a mutation in in the gene that codes for fibrillin-1. You cannot change your genes. Abnormal or deficient fibrillin production affects the structure of your eyes, heart, blood vessels, and bones and ligaments.  The severity of effects in different individuals is highly variable.

Question 6

could preimplantation genetic diagnosis or genetic engineering get rid of diseases like marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: If embryos can be checked to see which ones have the Marfan syndrome mutation, then one can destroy the defective embryos and keep the other ones (although the other ones may have different disease-causing mutations not checked for). There are ethical questions regarding the destruction of human embryos.

Question 7

i am able to do the hand signs for marfan syndrome but wasn't diagnosed yet, can i just look like a marfan?

Accepted Answer

Doctors can evaluate: A person with a few of the Marfan syndrome features can see a primary care doctor and a geneticist. The geneticist specializes in diagnosing genetic disorders such as Marfan syndrome. A person has to have a certain number of signs & symptoms before he is diagnosed as Marfan syndrome. If less than the minimum signs & symptoms, he may have marfanoid habitus (appearance) but not have Marfan syndrome.

Question 8

i'm 17 yrs old.i am patient of marfan syndrome.i want to gain muscles but after having good diet i didn't able to gain muscles just my height is growing  
after how much time my height will stop increasing ?
can i go for weight gainer products?

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts: Have you had an ultrasound of your aortic root? (important) Have you asked your doc to do a bone maturity x-ray to determine how much longer you will grow taller? It can be estimated that way. Muscle mass gains are a product of resistance training in  such forms as isometrics/barbells &amp; weights/ resistance machines. A trainer can set up a safe program if your doc clears you for it.

Question 9

what tests are done to diagnose marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Multiple : There is no single test for Marfan's Syndrome. After the clinical suspicion raised, a detailed exam with a focus on heart with EKG and Echo, imaging and genetic history will be needed for the confirmation.

Question 10

is it true you can be classed as disabled if you have marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: That's a great question for a disability lawyer. (you're unlikely to find any on this website).

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For someone with marfan syndrome. is there treatments that can prolong his life expectancy?

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Is marfan syndrome dangerous? any possible medication to get rid of the possible health problems?

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Please explain if it is possible to only have the physical conditions of marfan syndrome and if so how can i get rid of it?

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Could preimplantation genetic diagnosis or genetic engineering get rid of diseases like marfan syndrome?

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I am able to do the hand signs for marfan syndrome but wasn't diagnosed yet, can i just look like a marfan?

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I'm 17 yrs old.i am patient of marfan syndrome.i want to gain muscles but after having good diet i didn't able to gain muscles just my height is growing after how much time my height will stop increasing ? can i go for weight gainer products?

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What tests are done to diagnose marfan syndrome?

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