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Yes, I'm pregnant and it's a good thing

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Many have been concerned about the fact that I'm pregnant, so let me set you all at ease. Once upon a time, doctors were not sure what my health issues were and serious consequences arose to the possibility of me getting pregnant (such as permanent paralysis). Then, I got a new GP who referred me to many specialists who ruled those possibilities out.  My GP then reached the conclusion that I most likely have something called Porphyria. A very rare, hereditary blood disease that literally explains all  of my symptoms (consequently, many can carry the disease without any symptoms). Thus far, they have not been able to definitively prove or diagnose me with Porphyria, but living like I have it has proven to help me manage my symptoms.  Once my doctor deduced this possible diagnosis, he told me I should get pregnant.  Studies have shown that menopause, for instance, can lessen symptoms or completely cure symptoms of this disease due to its sensitivity to hormone changes in the female b