I might have porphyria??

Question

My mother was said to have some type of porphyria after she had an "attack". But this was a while ago so she is not sure if she really does have it. Now i am having the same type of symptoms she has and she thinks that she might have passed it on to me. I read up about it but i am still confused, maybe i just read some unreliable source so i figured it wouldn't hurt to ask you all

I mostly only get random pains in my sides and back as if they were on my rib cage? Maybe i feel weak sometimes, but that is about it. all of the symptoms i read about were so extreme and i don't have any trouble with those. like my skin is fine in the sun. Can anyone shed some light on this? If i don't have porphyria what could i have? I may get a blood test sometime and will probably start taking vitamins. Any help is appreciated and if you have any questions to ask please message me.

Answer 1

It is hereditary so if your mom has it you may have it as well, but there is no way she can just give it to you, if she really does have this then when she was pregnant with you, your dna put this condition into the code.. so dont let her feel guilty, plus you havent been to the doctor yet so there is a chance you may not even have this...wait for the tests and see...good luck