Learning that I am Homozygous MTHFR C67TT has helped my medical case so much. I feel more clarity about the root cause of my ongoing symptoms, how to treat them, and most of all it explains why I ended up with so many differential diagnoses. If the root cause goes untreated, the trunk will rot from the inside, and grow brittle branches. Makes sense to me.
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Healthy development is stunted in a variety of ways when the brain cant properly metabolize vitamins + happy chemicals. The lack of genetic + chemical cooperation causes the brain + body to be predisposed to developing further neurodivergence and/or physical disabilities (see the last 3 slides for more details).
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The steps I’m taking to heal the 28 years of gunky build up within my genes will take a lot of courage, patience, and routine. I’m grateful to be learning more about how to clean my genes up. My hope for a healthy, active, emotionally regulated future is being restored ☀️ thank you @drbenlynch and all the other MTHFR’s who keep sharing what they learn.
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⚠️ There’s a pharmaceutical version of L-Methylfolate called Deplin. I was prescribed it by my Naturopath and Psychiatrist as a medical necessity, but CenCal (insurance) refused to cover it. I was told it would be $350 for 30 pills. I refused to pay for that. Instead - I get a bottle from Amazon that costs around $11 for 30 tablets. I got a monthly subscription so I don’t lose track!
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#MTHFR #MTHFRC677T #c677t #homomthfr #geneticmutation #genemutation #neurodivergence #dynamicdisabilities
Privilege is when you think something is not a problem because you aren’t affected personally… 6 deaths in 2026 so far. Countless kidnappings. What can we do for our communities? Safe spaces require brave, considerate people.
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He’s at Atascadero Pet Hospital right now 😭 they’re concerned he may have a tumor or cancer, as well, so are going to check for that.
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APH accepts Cherry & Care Credit fortunately, but I do not have steady income at this time - so if you have capacity to contribute encouragement, financial support, or sharing this post I would be 5ever grateful 💕
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Rook is a 9 year old Scottish Fold. I adopted him in Delaware in 2021 from @ffas_delaware and flew him to California with me. He has been my emotional support through years of my own illness & ups and downs 💞
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2 years ago, he was diagnosed with FIV and got sick (wasn’t eating for 6+ days) the vet recommended putting him down. The day that he was scheduled for euthanization, he walked over to his bowl and ate food. He’s had no health issues since.
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Rook’s bestie is my roomie’s cat Bean - Bean has helped Rook be more active & they play together everyday. Today when I pulled out his carrier, Bean walked in and sat inside it 🥹 Rook is so loved, he is a strong boi and I choose to believe he will make it through whatever this is even stronger than before 🙏
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#catemergency #vetbills #abdominaleffusion #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram
I like to celebrate the whole month to counteract the birthday blues 🎉
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In February I had psychogenic non-epileptic seizures almost every day - it was exhausting. One of my main triggers was the thought “I am proud of myself”. I would have that thought, and suddenly lose my eyesight and/or hearing and experience extreme fatigue + brain fog. I figured my trauma was regressing, but it turns out my neuropathways were just overwhelmed by the unfamiliarity of self love.
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When I became debilitated for multiple months in 2023-2024, I lost a lot of hope. I feared I would never walk again, let alone work for myself or anyone else. My seizure counselor was originally approved by my insurance in 2024 for just 6 months, but generously advocated for me to see her for the following 2 years. We had our final session last week and reviewed my progress and the symptom management that I must continue on my own. I’m so grateful for her and my medical team. I am so grateful that neuroplasticity is real!
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In January 2025, I launched my new business - I could not have done this without the support of my parents, the Dept of Rehab, and the various entrepreneurs who hire me to help them grow.
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Since mid-March of 2026, I have been experiencing less symptoms neurologically & physically. So many dreams that felt impossible at times, have come true for me.
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I am forever grateful to my parents and CA community for uplifting me, and helping me find my way to the person I am today. I have hope for my future and am ultimately grateful for the variety of symptoms I’ve experienced since childhood - I believe that the symptoms I’ve experienced and continue to manage are a part of my journey that allow me to have further depth in empathy, compassion, and consideration for others. I hope to continue helping others with dynamic disabilities in a variety of ways throughout my career, so they may grow confidence in providing for themselves and pursuing work they love. We all deserve to live lives that we love, and to feel proud of ourselves for how resilient we are in this lifetime 💞
