Flying Early Pregnancy

abike81

6 Posts
Reply Posted on: Dec 3, 2015 at 4:15am
Hi Dr Braverman


I got tested for NK Cells and TH1/TH2, both came back raised. Test results were


NK Cells

50:1 28.6%

25:1 19.8%

12.5:1 9.8 %


TH1/TH2 Cytokins

TNF-a:IL-10 (CD3+CD4+) 39.4

IFN-g:IL-10 (CD3+CD4+) 15.2


But after 2 rounds 3 rounds of intralipids, didnt want to take humira. my levels has gone done to


TH1/TH2 Cytokins

TNF-a:IL-10 (CD3+CD4+) 28.9

IFN-g:IL-10 (CD3+CD4+) 11.5


My question is am due to fly on the 21st of December for christmas holiday, if i find out i am pregnant naturally before the 21st is it safe to fly with all my immune issues in early pregnancy


Looking forward to hearing back from you.


Regards

Funbi

Dr. Braverman

2026 Posts
RE: Flying Early Pregnancy Posted on: Dec 3, 2015 at 6:25am
First of all I have to say there is very little value in the immune testing you are getting, any treatment options you have been offered based on these results are nothing more than random choices. If you are having issues with recurrent pregnancy loss , I suggest a complete evaluation.

Yes it is safe to fly during pregnancy.
Braverman Medical Team
Braverman Reproductive Immunology P.C.

abike81

6 Posts
Reply RE: Flying Early Pregnancy Posted on: Dec 3, 2015 at 6:45am
Hi Dr Braverman,

Many many thanks for replying back. :)

I have had the full works of immune treatment, you name it Loll :) (DQ Alpha, Natural killer cells panel screen, TH1/TH2 intracellular cytokine ratios, Leukocyte antibody detection, Gene mutation test for factor II and V, MTHFR , KIR and Thrombophilia .

But i only listed the ones i had problems with. Everything else was fine except for the below
1. Raised NK Cells - Done blood works and found Intralipds would help to reduce my levels
2. Raised TH1/TH2 - Gone down from 39.4 to 28.9 after 2 rounds of Intralipids, but i have had a 3rd round of intralipids as my doctor still considered it boderline
3. MTHFR C677T mutation heterozygous - Currently taking Clexane 40mg a day and advised to stop if not pregnant
4. Thrombopilia - Was taking baby aspirin but stopped it since i started taking the clexane
Got abit worried since my flight has been booked for the 21st of December and i have Thrombopilia and MTHFR C677T mutation heterozygous just incase i find out am pregnant before the 21st. was just wondering what my risks where with all the above immune issues with flying because i would be 5/6 weeks if i am pregnant.

Dr. Braverman

2026 Posts
RE: Flying Early Pregnancy Posted on: Dec 3, 2015 at 6:50am
Ok but that is still mostly useless information , (see my website on these tests) and then see our panel . You are still mostly in the "guessing" range in determining treatment.
Braverman Medical Team
Braverman Reproductive Immunology P.C.

abike81

6 Posts
Reply RE: Flying Early Pregnancy Posted on: Dec 3, 2015 at 7:04am
Thanks Dr Braverman.

But is it safe to fly even with this little information i have given above.

Many thanks :)

Dr. Braverman

2026 Posts
RE: Flying Early Pregnancy Posted on: Dec 3, 2015 at 7:25am
Yes flying is safe.
Braverman Medical Team
Braverman Reproductive Immunology P.C.