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Were your parents aware that they carried the sickle cell trait?
My parents both know that they were carriers, and they tested me for sickle cell while I was in the womb.
Did your parents know their genotype?
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Yes, my parents knew. I am the youngest of 10 children.
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Oh wow, the youngest of 10! That’s amazing!!!
If you don’t mind me asking, do any of your siblings have sickle cell too?
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My parents did not know until they had me and I started getting sick.
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Nop, they didn’t know even about this disease.
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Hey Kassem, yeah a lot of people are in the same boat!
When did they eventually find out?
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My parents were unaware of being carriers. They found out only after I started getting sick.
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A lot of couples are like your parents Viviane, not knowing until the child starts showing symptoms.
Do you know what age you were diagnosed?
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