Sickle Cell Anemia: A Patient's Journey

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14 жыл бұрын

As a young child, Alexandria, now age 17, endured near-constant feelings of exhaustion and general sickness, which turned into severe pain at night. After experiencing a "silent stroke" as a young girl, Alexandria was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, a disease in which the blood cells become deformed and unable to function properly. To learn more about SCA and other blood disorders, visit ASH's patient resources webpage hematology.org/Patients/.
This clip was excerpted from the documentary film "Blood Detectives." To learn more about the film, visit www.hematology.org/Publication...

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@brandysara 6 жыл бұрын

Ugh. i had a stroke at 13 and then received a bone marrow transplant. Took some time to recover but its been 12 years without sickle cell anemia now. Thankful every single day.

@77godsdaughter 11 жыл бұрын

Well, I have sickle cell anemia as well, SS type and I will be 35 in November, and what I know for sure is that God's stregth is made perfect in my weakness, so when I'm exhausted which is most of the time, I endure, and when I am in pain and suffering I pray and Christ strengthens me to endure through the pain. Getting angry at God will never help, but trusting Him will. I will live to see my grandkids and I will not forsake Christ and He won't forsake me. Forget the statistics, try Christ.

@sharellefelton2949 9 жыл бұрын

my sister died form sickel cell when she was 16 an i have it an im 12 our prayers are open....

@Nuverselive 12 жыл бұрын

Be strong and pray daily, this has gotten me thru so much, my life expectancy was 13 years but I'm 32 now God is a healer

@emmanuelpeprah994 7 жыл бұрын

We need to find a cure!!

@richardanthony2152 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 35 and I was diagnosed with sickle cell at the age 3. I can’t even describe the pain that I went through with me being hospitalized numerous of times throughout my life but I’m grateful that Jesus delivered me from my affliction!

@hattiegolden4184 10 жыл бұрын

I am 46 years old and I have this disease.This disease is very hard on us that have this disease.But I know That God will see us through. I am having problems with my knees now but I trust God that I will get better real soon.Lets keep each other in prayer.

@Sunshainn 7 жыл бұрын

I cried when they said she wanted to go to heaven; I can relate so much. Bless her.

@queenofdivas7940 Жыл бұрын

My cousin passed away by sickle cell on 2 months ago in 05/03/23 and she was 24 years old. I'm crying over her because she was really sick! Rest In Peace my beautiful big cousin! 🕊

@soldierinthearmyofgod3666 3 жыл бұрын

My son is five they say he have Sickle Cell Disease. He had no crisis's. The doctor told me he had the worse causes of sickle cell Disease. When he was one he would be very sick. I reject every bad report. I only believe the report of the Lord. My son is healthy. Just turn five over the weekend. I gave a testimony on my channel. To show of God goodness and grace on our life. I feed him healthy, I pray and I fast.

@GrayderFox 9 жыл бұрын

I had a friend die from this recently. He was 24, and it was very sudden. He was like a brother to me. I wish he'd told me the toll this disease took on him, but I think he just wanted me to treat him like everyone else. I wish he'd let me help him.

@yamipoo07guapoopoobookie32 Жыл бұрын

I have this disease. I’m 14 and i never understood how my illness worked. Now that i’m older and mature, i finally understand how this affects my life. I can’t do things that my friends can do. I cant push myself into doing physical activities. My illness was so bad when i was younger. I was going to the hospital every week because of my pain. It hurts a lot, it really does. I try to hide my pain so no one would worry. Every time i’m in a crisis, i go straight to my mother.

@tyniosocute 10 жыл бұрын

I too live with Sickle Cell Disease...it is a struggle as we all know. I am now 28 and still have a hard time accepting it. So many people are uneducated on this disease. They don't understand the level of pain and struggle one goes through. I have been told many times 'you don't look sick'. Those words are irritating. I may not look sick at that particular moment but I am. I have learned to keep God first through my hard times. I pray for each of you. Xoxoxo

@thisguy4135 6 жыл бұрын

Her dad said he never heard anybody scream that loud before and that broke my heart. 💔

@last-pickle3348 3 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend have sickle cell but I wanna care for her and keep loving her for who she is

@aricmackenthun1206 7 жыл бұрын

I would not wish this disease on anyone. This must be one of the most horrible diseases in the world.

@DramacydalEL 9 жыл бұрын

Mostly black people have this disease , I'm not sure why.

@LorGhosty 6 жыл бұрын

My boyfriend currently has sickle cell anaemia. It’s the most heartbreaking thing to hear/see a love one go through. I wish there was something I could do to change and remove his pain/disease. I know there is a bone marrow transplant, but I don’t think it’s open to adults...

@lucymensah7599 3 жыл бұрын

sometimes when you are in pain ,you begin to give up.may God strengthen all sickle cell patient all over the world.

@SauceboiSauceboi 7 жыл бұрын

I have sickle cell anemia and im going through a crisis as of right now i was watching this vid i found out things i didnt even know about myself godbess everyone