Depending My Life on Blood Transfusions
By moodswings
@moodswings (17)
Philippines
December 5, 2012 7:49am CST
I'm already 24 and I have started multiple blood transfusion since I was 15. I'm an aplastic anemia patient also known as BONE MARROW FAILURE patient. It's not easy having to explain what I've been through and what my sickness is about because often times, when I say aplastic anemia... people misunderstand it and take it as nutritional anemia. They advise me to eat plenty of green vegetables and food with a lot of iron not knowing that I am also under Iron chelation treatment because I have iron overload due to the blood transfusions.
I often have infections and have to go to the doctor monthly or every 3 weeks just to check how I am doing. I stopped studying. I am supposed to be working now after graduating but since I'm not in the condition to study like a regular student.
Though I'm like this, doctors are amazed seeing that I'm still alive and strolling like nothing's wrong with me. Usually, people with this kind of sickness doesn't last this long. I am not lucky, I'm blessed.
Tomorrow, I'll undergo another transfusion.
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4 responses
@jureathome (5361)
• Philippines
5 Dec 12
It must not be easy going through all that in such a young age. I'm sorry to hear about your health condition. But, I can feel that you're a stronger person having accepted your situation and that you're doing your best to live your life the best way you can.
Keep it up. You must be an inspiration to other people who are suffering from the same or similar situation.
@jureathome (5361)
• Philippines
18 Dec 12
Yes, you truly are blessed to have these people around you. I'm pretty sure they are the reason why you are able to stand strong amidst the situation you're in.
@moodswings (17)
• Philippines
5 Dec 12
Th inspiration that's best to see is the inspiring faith my family has that I could live through this life even with this sickness. I feel blessed (even though they are over protective of me) because God has given me a great family - my parents and also friends.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
5 Dec 12
sorry to hear your condition. but life has still offer and I am glad you are courageously taking each offer. Yes that's life.. what ever it gives you take it gracefully and in no time you will be okay. Don't refuse for there is no really other way but to accept it. I am so proud of you. God bless. You can do it. go go go.. we are all cheering for you.. WELCOME to mylot. 
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
5 Dec 12
yes, no problem here, just keep on posting what you want to say or express. Anything you think yo can share, there are a lot of users here who would be willing to participate. ) Just be careful with the guidelines. 
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
5 Dec 12
sorry to hear that.. dont give up. keep trying hard at all you do. Everything will work out for you.
@devonavis (1854)
• Greece
5 Dec 12
I understand this is difficult for you my friend but I admire your courage in battling life. You are truly blessed. You serve as an inspiration to some who are also suffering from your condition. Just hold on and never loose hope and believe that one day you are going to be fine by God's grace.
Let's live our lives to the fullest.
@moodswings (17)
• Philippines
5 Dec 12
Yes, I agree with what you said... let's live life to the fullest though fullest meaning living a happy life even though we have limitations is what it must have meant - what you said.
God bless! :)
