My post is concerning my relationship with my sister in law. Before I begin I feel need to explain. She is the sister of my late hubby. He passed 12 years ago but she and I are still in contact.
I wrote on my Facebook page a couple days ago I was seeing a primary to find out more info on a genetic disorder I inherited from my father. I mentioned one of the hallmarks of the syndrome is progressive hearing loss. I received several messages wishing me well with my visit. One of them was from my SIL that I shouldn't be concerned.
My question is this? Is it wrong to be interested in a condition that affects you? I realize its my life and I can of course decide what is of interest to me. I mean it is literally a part of me. Am I wrong to be interested in this matter?
If you're interested its Waardenburg syndrome.2 Its 4 most common features are in order of highest prevelance are premature graying. (Grey hair before 30 including white forelock)(born with gray hair) 2Different colored eyes. Left eye blue/hazel. 3 Unpigmented skin usually on the fofehead. Not true of me. 4 80% Born deaf either in one or both ears from mild to complete deafness. Not true of me. Its one out of 50,-000 births. Sources US. NIH Rare Disorders Division.
The visit went well He gave me a referral to a medical geneticist.