WHAT IS A HUMAN CHIMERA?
The name Chimera originates from Greek Mythology
The definition of Chimera is…
I was born a human Chimera which is a rare genetic condition, called Chimerism.
I can say, I Am My Own Twin or I’m a Human Chimera. I’m a fraternal twin who fused together in the womb with my sister. Through chromosome testing it was determined I was a girl/girl twin. Due to the fusion, I carry my twins genetic makeup within my own body. I’ve been told I have two sets of genetic makeup, two sets of immune and blood cells, along with other unusual physical attributes.
With my particular case of Chimerism, my doctors believe my body reacts to my twins’ DNA and cells as foreign matter. Because of that, it compromises my immune system making it lower than the average person causing me many autoimmune health issues. Also, I have sensitivities to foods, medications, supplements, jewelry, insect bites etc. This doesn’t mean all Chimeras will or do have health, autoimmune issues or sensitivities.
I feel the most interesting aspect of my condition is my physical trait. Not all chimeras will have an outward physical trait, and you can still be a Chimera not having one. Chimerism can be difficult to detect with or without a physical trait, but easier with one, than without. I was born with a physical trait that causes me to have two different colors of skin pigmentation that split down the center of my torso, front and back, but only on the left side of my body. I’ve been told the second color pigmentation is my twin sisters’ genetic makeup. It’s always visible on my torso, but it can become more or less prominent when my body temperature changes.
Some other physical traits I have, that are only on the left side of my body are a double tooth, and everything is slitty bigger on the left side of my body, verse the right side. Also, I have food, jewelry, and insect bite sensitivities that react different on the left side of my body, verses on the right side of my body.
PHYSICAL TRAITS THAT HUMAN AND ANIMAL CHIMERAS CAN HAVE
“HUMAN CHIMERISM”
TWO DIFFERENT COLORS OF SKIN PIGMENTATION
TWO DIFFERENT COLOR EYES
(not to be confused with heterochromia)
SLIVER PATCHES OF HAIR
(usually in male Chimeras, not to be confused with poliosis)
“ANIMAL CHIMERISM”
TWO DIFFERENT COLOR EYES OR FUR
