Sickle Cell Anemia: A Patient's Journey

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2010
  • 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
    @brandysara 6 років тому +408

    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.

    • @corn8591
      @corn8591 5 років тому +12

      Can I ask how long it took you to recover? I'm considering getting this procedure done.

    • @draculaalucard3137
      @draculaalucard3137 5 років тому +3

      Ouh that transplant gonna be so painful

    • @nyashadonaldson6069
      @nyashadonaldson6069 5 років тому +3

      They only do this procedure in the US and on children from research id do anything to help my friend she's 32 almost 33

    • @sleepytimesoundsnightnight
      @sleepytimesoundsnightnight 4 роки тому +1

      @@nyashadonaldson6069 tumeric root and lots of organic non-gmo green juice daily!!

    • @Drstar-rg9wp
      @Drstar-rg9wp 3 роки тому

      Alhumdllah

  • @sharellefelton2949
    @sharellefelton2949 10 років тому +538

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

    • @18Tobi_
      @18Tobi_ 7 років тому +24

      sharelle felton sorry for ur loss 😔😪

    • @NKAcreations1
      @NKAcreations1 7 років тому +4

      TobiPlaysGames check out the sickle cell documentary we produced on our chanel

    • @achanyinicole45
      @achanyinicole45 6 років тому +15

      sharelle felton u won't die of it my dear. Am more than 30 and I suffer from such pain.

    • @nikyathewarrior
      @nikyathewarrior 5 років тому +10

      I Have Sickle Cell And I Am Trying Create Awareness To It Can You Guys Subscribe To My Channel ?

    • @user-bd8pv1qx9d
      @user-bd8pv1qx9d 5 років тому +7

      My sister died tow weeks ago form acute chest syndrome but i think the doctor was carless because she was good until he injured her trachea during mechanical intubation he made her condition to be difficult

  • @Nuverselive
    @Nuverselive 12 років тому +192

    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

    • @thegracetofollow4194
      @thegracetofollow4194 2 роки тому +6

      Wow that's why it's Gods voice we listen God bless the doctors but they do not have the final say in our lives

    • @trampetherabbit1317
      @trampetherabbit1317 2 роки тому +5

      Or maybeee it was because of the doctors

    • @amypatterson9851
      @amypatterson9851 Рік тому +1

      Hammer and sickle is racist ands makes fun of sickle cell.

    • @drippydiz7784
      @drippydiz7784 Рік тому

      Same stay bless eat ya veggies drink water and eat edibles

  • @Sunshainn
    @Sunshainn 7 років тому +138

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

    • @fabulousityshantilly232
      @fabulousityshantilly232 3 роки тому

      Yes I understand

    • @sandunderrad
      @sandunderrad 3 роки тому +1

      @Dorris Tammy What the fuck???

    • @nicole_scw40
      @nicole_scw40 Рік тому +1

      My Mom have been in the same position &still is 40yrs later she found out before she had me she was 6mo pregnant and she found out before because she had a test called a (amousatisa,&the doctor said she was going to have a abortion and she she is 6mo pregnant and I am a baby already so she had to have a talk with my dad then make a decision the doctor also,her boss my Mom was working at the doctor office and she said don't ever try to tell her what to do without knowing what she already has to choose to kill her baby or have a baby with a diease that she knew about because her brother had it most people didn't even know anything about it but I am a lucky girl/woman now and I am happy even though I go through hell I still glad my mom didn't get rid of me because I got the greatest Mom ever and she said she was never going to kill me but I see how much pain and guilt she has and how she blame herself everytime I am sick in a pain crisis or all the other thousand of things this disease has in store but ,and there is nothing to get rid of it mostly because it is more of a (Black Disease)as it is really not it is more in the black population I have God&My Mom&some family members are here for me but not my own dad every time I am going bad &they think I am not going to wake up which I don't ever stop fighting and I don't know how to do anything else but fight and yes I have told my mom and said God take me but I don't blame my mom but it breaks my heart when I see her face or here her when I am not doing well and when the doctors say I am gone or let her go she doesn't have to suffer anymore I don't know what to do but fight and come back to my mom and prove them wrong we all as sickle cell patients and parents and family are fight to God says he is ready for us that is why we are Sickle Cell Worrior's to the end decison may be spell wrong but she had to go to the rest of her pregnancy knowing that I was going to have to live with this de

  • @GrayderFox
    @GrayderFox 9 років тому +251

    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.
    If you have this condition, please consider relying on your friends. They'll want to help you. I wanted to help him so much

    • @amranluckett4497
      @amranluckett4497 8 років тому +7

      You probity right he might not wanna you to treat him any different

    • @beatriceawino2117
      @beatriceawino2117 7 років тому +12

      I too had a best friend who died from this last week. i didn't know until he died, I guess they don't want to make us go through the mental trauma that they go through so they choose to fight their battles silently. I ask myself how could I not recognize that he was in pain? it hurts like hell

    • @tyrone4083
      @tyrone4083 5 років тому +4

      I just had a friend who died of it too and it was sudden as well

    • @benjamensuccess6386
      @benjamensuccess6386 5 років тому

      @@tyrone4083 I have sickle cell but im cured with natural herb which ejected it from my body.... Prior to this i do feel pain in my bones but thank God i met the herb specialist that help me to counter this deadly trait... Now i can feel good...... You can also contact the consultant on whatsapp +2349091419996. Goodluck

    • @shellymorgan7253
      @shellymorgan7253 5 років тому +6

      @@benjamensuccess6386 my brother and I both have sickle cell and the side effects are now affecting his eyes. We are working on building a website to raise awareness and educate the medical community as to the need for a cure. Would you mind being interviewed for our website? I am very interested in your story. We have tried many natural remedies and our organization is a faith-based non-profit. Please respond to this message and let me know if you are interested. Thanks, Shelly Morgan.

  • @yamipoo07guapoopoobookie32
    @yamipoo07guapoopoobookie32 Рік тому +22

    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.
    In 8th grade, people would always bully me because of the yellow eyes and how i take too long to run. Now that i’m in high school, people are starting to understand how i’m living life with this disease. I kept my disease private, to myself and my family, and now that a lot of people are understanding what i’m dealing with it makes everything easier. It is difficult to live like this, but i’ve learned that it’s just the way it is! I am a happy, healthy young girl who is ready to see what life throws at me! Stay safe everyone ❤️

  • @77godsdaughter
    @77godsdaughter 11 років тому +250

    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.

    • @kekeshawr
      @kekeshawr 4 роки тому +3

      77godsdaughter Hope you are still doing well ❤️

    • @allthingssy6409
      @allthingssy6409 3 роки тому +4

      How are you now. I see this is from 8 years ago.

    • @kubramundi801
      @kubramundi801 3 роки тому +1

      How are u now? Hope u good. I am a sickle cell patient too. I pray we feel better

    • @jazz1672
      @jazz1672 3 роки тому

      I also have sickle cell and it is no joke

    • @chiamakaokafor6374
      @chiamakaokafor6374 3 роки тому

      so powerful. God bless you

  • @queenofdivas7940
    @queenofdivas7940 11 місяців тому +10

    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! 🕊

  • @richardanthony2152
    @richardanthony2152 2 роки тому +37

    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!

  • @thisguy4135
    @thisguy4135 6 років тому +25

    Her dad said he never heard anybody scream that loud before and that broke my heart. 💔
    I hate this disease and the suffering it inflicts on people. I've had this disease for 33 1/2 years (at the time of this writing) and I could never wish this upon another human being, even my absolute worst enemy.
    To the OP and everyone else who commented here who has this disease I say keep living and stay strong! Never let this disease define you as a person nor let it hold you back from living and experiencing life and all of the good things that it has to offer.

    • @seemorehomegoods
      @seemorehomegoods 5 років тому

      Hi this guy, I was watching this video and looked through the comments, I would like to introduce you to a product that may be helpful to you in dealing with sickle cell. If you are interested in finding out more infomation please message me on messenger @ joanna seymour or whatsapp 16492417439

    • @nicole_scw40
      @nicole_scw40 Рік тому

      Amen

  • @last-pickle3348
    @last-pickle3348 3 роки тому +20

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

    • @oneniteshvlogs
      @oneniteshvlogs 2 роки тому +1

      My girlfriend too 😭😭😭

    • @ayushsingh141
      @ayushsingh141 2 роки тому +1

      My gf too....it sucks man, I am always worried about her 😢

    • @djbutten1144
      @djbutten1144 Рік тому

      can you describe her pain?

  • @tyniosocute
    @tyniosocute 11 років тому +38

    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

    • @franks8436
      @franks8436 3 роки тому

      My daughter has the disease. Anything we can do to help her?

    • @tyniosocute
      @tyniosocute 3 роки тому

      @@franks8436 what helped me as a kid/teenager was my parents being thoroughly educated. We found ourselves at times telling the doctors what I needed. Hydration hydration hydration. Look for more natural medications if possible. I HATE all the poison they pump into my body. She has to learn her body and what works. Look into hydrxreaua (misspelled) but it’s a medication to help control crisis

    • @wavxy7454
      @wavxy7454 Рік тому +2

      @@tyniosocute hey I’m 16 year old boy have anemia but not cickle cell disease. I feel really bad for people with this disease. Just breaks my heart wish we could all just could be born with the perfect body. Nobody really is though, hope you are in a good place and are doing well at this time god bless you

    • @baishnavinayak1105
      @baishnavinayak1105 Рік тому

      ​@@wavxy7454 what treatment do you use to take? I'am also a person with sickle cell trait but I have lots of pain crisis with fever

    • @Rallen6509
      @Rallen6509 3 місяці тому

      Praying 🙏

  • @emmanuelpeprah994
    @emmanuelpeprah994 7 років тому +245

    We need to find a cure!!

    • @ljsuggs2093
      @ljsuggs2093 5 років тому

      benjamen success is this legit ?

    • @Hamaniyearsago
      @Hamaniyearsago 5 років тому +6

      I take a medication called hydroxycarbomide it helps it so much

    • @preciouse29
      @preciouse29 5 років тому

      Google the health benefits of using sugar beets molasses

    • @sendpizzaplz6995
      @sendpizzaplz6995 4 роки тому +16

      A woman is being treated using CRISPR-CAS9, a gene editing tool that will remove the gene responsible for Sickle Cell Anemia. Look it up, a cure is coming!

    • @sleepytimesoundsnightnight
      @sleepytimesoundsnightnight 4 роки тому

      Tumeric root and lots of organic non-gmo green juice!!

  • @LorGhosty
    @LorGhosty 6 років тому +22

    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...
    Please remember that life is fragile and tell your love one every day that you love them. You’ll never know when it’ll be the last time you can.
    ❤️

  • @DramacydalEL
    @DramacydalEL 9 років тому +209

    Mostly black people have this disease , I'm not sure why.
    But my prayers go out to this young sister, and everyone who has it or lost someone to it.

    • @michelleo8279
      @michelleo8279 7 років тому +50

      Nonthing2Loose011
      It's believed to be a 'throw back' (not sure if that's the right word you use) of people of African (mainly) descent, as it's believed to provide protection from malaria. An illness carried by mosquitos (predominantly) and passed on via blood.

    • @junbh2
      @junbh2 7 років тому +44

      Because it's genetic, and the gene is more common in people with ancestors from parts of Africa. There are other genetic diseases that are mostly in people with European ancestors, or asian, etc. In the case of sickle cell one of the reasons the gene has survived so many generations is probably because even though two sickle cell genes give you the aweful disease, if you just have one it apparently helps protect you from malaria.

    • @ENZOxDV9
      @ENZOxDV9 6 років тому +19

      it is most common in Africa as being a carrier or being affected with the disease makes you immune from malaria

    • @estelledonner9695
      @estelledonner9695 6 років тому +18

      Nonthing2Loose011 people with sickle cell anemia got Sickle Cell because in Africa they were trying to stop the spread of malaria people with sickle cell are immune to malaria but when you mix the genes together you cause the sickle cell. I have sickle cell anemia and one of the worst things ever but God has me in his hands and yes I want to go home to Heaven all the time because of the pain won't stop name things you need medicine that help your body die it's supposed to help with the pain but sometimes the medicine doesn't work so I'm calling God through all things especially this illness the strongest Warriors.

    • @mickeywonders3764
      @mickeywonders3764 5 років тому +6

      Yes true but funny thing is I’m pretty white looking even though I’m Hispanic so when I was at the hospital one of my nurses told me that when I was a baby she walked in saw me and at the time people not even nurses knew much about it so when I didn’t look black she thought it was the wrong room but came back to see if I was the kid with sickle cell and my mom said yes so it came to a surprise

  • @aricmackenthun1206
    @aricmackenthun1206 7 років тому +120

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

    • @livingstonrc4706
      @livingstonrc4706 7 років тому

      Aric Mackenthun cancer..cough cough

    • @AudsN
      @AudsN 7 років тому +10

      Randomthing1222 one of

    • @18Tobi_
      @18Tobi_ 7 років тому +5

      Aric Mackenthun i have sickle cell i need a transplant

    • @breannawashington3520
      @breannawashington3520 7 років тому

      It is 😭

    • @18Tobi_
      @18Tobi_ 7 років тому

      Breanna Washington yep

  • @lucymensah7599
    @lucymensah7599 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @ProfYounge
    @ProfYounge 10 років тому +16

    my beautiful and heroic cousin with her loving and supportive family!!!

    • @chantelyoung8190
      @chantelyoung8190 3 роки тому

      I knows what it is to battle a illness. I do not have sickle cell, have diabetes. I hope to see sickle cell and diabetes cured. Alexandria has the same last like me. Many blessings to Alexandria.

  • @hattiegolden4184
    @hattiegolden4184 10 років тому +31

    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.

    • @bodakyellow9988
      @bodakyellow9988 7 років тому +1

      Hattie Golden bless you

    • @MrRandomDoritosandCola
      @MrRandomDoritosandCola 7 років тому +1

      Hattie Golden I know how you feel I have it too it is not easy to live with

    • @irawarren4018
      @irawarren4018 6 років тому

      Hattie Golden hello sis I have sickle cell anemia as well. My knees hurt so bad. I stay positive and I know we serve a faithful all knowing God

    • @iwillsuccess4726
      @iwillsuccess4726 6 років тому

      Why you don't have Bone Marrow Transplant?!

    • @estherbakabona9930
      @estherbakabona9930 28 днів тому

      Money the cost is really high ​@@iwillsuccess4726

  • @emilyanderson72
    @emilyanderson72 9 років тому +45

    What an incredible, beautiful, intelligent girl! She must be so blessed to have such a loving family and team of doctors who are constantly looking out for her.

    • @amypatterson9851
      @amypatterson9851 Рік тому +1

      Hammer and sickle is racist ands makes fun of sickle cell.

  • @l3xiie540
    @l3xiie540 4 роки тому +3

    I have sickle cell anemia as well and the pains are just horrific but all I can say is that I thank God for everyday I have been alive on this earth

  • @veronicab1634
    @veronicab1634 4 роки тому +10

    My heart goes out to Alexandria, her family, and anyone else affected by this genetic disease. My biochemistry class recently discussed primary protein structure and one of the examples discussed was sickle cell anemia. The sad part about SCA is that even a change is just ONE amino acid can lead such drastic changes to the entire body. I aspire to become a doctor one day to help patients live their life to the fullest. Remember, dear friends, health is the ultimate form of wealth. Blessings to all.

  • @texasmade63
    @texasmade63 8 років тому +72

    It's a very debilitating disease. I have sickle cell anemia ss. I'm 24 years old but I'm blessed to live a fairly normal life and I recently had my first child thank god she doesn't have the disease she just has the trait. I've been very blessed!

    • @czaremati2480
      @czaremati2480 7 років тому +1

      Hope your doing a-okay.

    • @texasmade63
      @texasmade63 7 років тому +6

      +Czaremati I've Been here for two weeks I was just in a coma for a few days. I almost lost my life.

    • @mailinglists7415
      @mailinglists7415 7 років тому +1

      +MH Creative Collective I am so sorry, I hope things are going well for you now. I will always keep you in my thoughts.

    • @xxhelloxx8683
      @xxhelloxx8683 7 років тому +1

      me to but I'm 10

    • @djcowboyyeehaw1297
      @djcowboyyeehaw1297 7 років тому

      MH Creative Collective they people with the trait have more pain than the people that actually have Ik my mom has it

  • @warlorty
    @warlorty Рік тому +4

    I couldn’t imagine being any member of this family. I’m a mom and hearing my child tell me they wanted to go “home” and knowing that didn’t mean our physical home, it would absolutely kill me. I couldn’t imagine my child going through so much. My heart goes out to this family and families like them.

  • @isaiahwatts8165
    @isaiahwatts8165 8 років тому +31

    god bless the people who have this

  • @gracietilert8952
    @gracietilert8952 Рік тому

    God Bless You Alexandria and your family. I will be lifting you up in prayer for your continued better health.

  • @sicklekan599
    @sicklekan599 6 років тому +5

    Sickle cell disease is such a tough disease to manage, Its even more worrying that there is little to no awareness out there to support those like myself that suffer with the condition.
    However with young advocates like Alexandria who is alot older now judging by the date of the video advocating and speaking up this is inspirational.
    Thank you for speaking up and fighting the fight. Sending you love and positive vibes from the UK

  • @SauceboiSauceboi
    @SauceboiSauceboi 7 років тому +25

    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

    • @jkr_gaming4109
      @jkr_gaming4109 7 років тому

      Keyvon Starkey I also have sickle cell

    • @jkr_gaming4109
      @jkr_gaming4109 7 років тому +1

      Wikileaks me to I hate sickle cell

    • @jkr_gaming4109
      @jkr_gaming4109 7 років тому

      Wikileaks I don't have it here in the UK but how do you get rid of the yellowing on the eye ball

    • @jkr_gaming4109
      @jkr_gaming4109 7 років тому

      thank you for the advice

    • @primaxiinvestment6086
      @primaxiinvestment6086 5 років тому

      I have sickle cell but im cured with natural herb which ejected it from my body.... Prior to this i do feel pain in my bones but thank God i met the herb specialist that help me to counter this deadly trait... Now im can feel good...... You can also contact the consultant on whatsapp +2349069647732. Goodluck

  • @thebadseedbklyn
    @thebadseedbklyn 7 років тому +43

    R.I.P Prodigy of Mobb Deep ✊🏾

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому +1

    Stay strong, and I wish You and your children the very best there is still hope for your family.!!!!

  • @assyrianbull
    @assyrianbull 4 роки тому +3

    My sincerest wishes for all those who are suffering because of this disorder. God is with you!

  • @lisa-qx4wu
    @lisa-qx4wu 5 років тому +19

    When I was young I know A boy in my 6th grade class who had sickle cell &he had to miss days of school....I didn't know he had to go through a lot of pain at a young age 😔💔

  • @warriorsforjesus2308
    @warriorsforjesus2308 5 років тому +3

    My prayers goes out to her🙏💖

  • @MsKizzyKi
    @MsKizzyKi 9 років тому +157

    Currently dealing with pain now 😣

  • @delimar77
    @delimar77 6 років тому +12

    My 5 years old daughter passed in 2009 by complications of Sickle Beta Thal Zero and Influenza A. Good bless you all.

    • @ddotdollaz
      @ddotdollaz 5 років тому

      Thats terrible. Sorry for your loss. May I ask what caused her death? I have sickle cell anemia, and I always wonder in which way is it going to take me out.

    • @theimmortalsleazus8057
      @theimmortalsleazus8057 5 років тому

      @@ddotdollaz she just said what but just not exactly might be all she was told

    • @theimmortalsleazus8057
      @theimmortalsleazus8057 5 років тому

      @@ddotdollaz it can kill in alot of ways stroke seems common

  • @shellz641
    @shellz641 9 років тому +84

    I have a rare RO subtype which is really effective in the treatment of Sickle Cell disease. I will give blood to help as much as I can.

    • @omgryannn
      @omgryannn 6 років тому +3

      mich I wish you could help me

    • @Waterflow07
      @Waterflow07 6 років тому +3

      Thanks bro❗️💯💯

    • @smitajha2998
      @smitajha2998 5 років тому

      god bless you (if you believe in it)

    • @nikyathewarrior
      @nikyathewarrior 5 років тому

      I Have Sickle Cell And I Am Trying Create Awareness To It Can You Guys Subscribe To My Channel ?

  • @amranluckett4497
    @amranluckett4497 8 років тому +1

    Love this video I'm going show my friend girl this tomorrow

  • @antmann8770
    @antmann8770 9 років тому +4

    Thanks for sharing. You are very brave. I have it myself and it interferes with many many things I want to do.

  • @Achildofmygod
    @Achildofmygod 12 років тому +2

    God be the glory, I lost my best friend to Sickle Cell at a young age of 38, she was blessed to have beautiful twins. I can remember her crisis and the pain she had to deal with. I pray for all of you

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому

    Stay strong really and I hope you talk to your kids about sickle cell and the possibilites that there are i hope and pray wish you the very very best for you and your family.much love.xoxo!!!!

  • @mitchellwhite9920
    @mitchellwhite9920 6 років тому +5

    You go Andrea!
    Great parents are hard to find. ....you got. lucky!

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому +2

    Stay strong I truley wish you the best !!!!

  • @veronicaf8186
    @veronicaf8186 10 років тому +4

    My bf had the disease, then he had a stroke and from there down everything went down hill. I was with him for 10 years it killed my spirits when he passed at 28. I hope you have better days to come and I'll be praying for you;)

  • @sherodb
    @sherodb 2 роки тому +1

    I have sickle cell as well and other diseases I’m with you I’ll always be with you

  • @YT4Me57
    @YT4Me57 9 років тому +1

    How is Alexandria doing now? I hope she is able to continue her treatment that is giving her so much relief. My father had Sickle Cell Disease. He told me when he was dying; he knew. Sufferers of this horrible disease certainly need support; but the families do as well as we can see from the responses of Alexandria's parents.

  • @alyaissabridges
    @alyaissabridges 5 років тому +1

    I want this young lady to kno she isn't alone going thru this. #warriorsister we out here with each other.

    • @favsmanartistryandinterior8925
      @favsmanartistryandinterior8925 5 років тому

      I am here to share my testimony to the world on how Dr Olaniwu helped me in curing my son's sickle cell anemia. It is well known that sickle cell anemia has no cure but I can boldly say there is cure to it because my son was cured from it lately October 31st last year 2018 when I came across someone testifying about how Dr Olaniwu also cured his own sickle cell anemia, at first I didn't believe because I was not so sure but I still went on to give it a try. I contacted the Dr and told him everything and he told me that he will prepare an herbal medicine cure for me which I will give to my son for good 14 days and on the 16day I should take him to the hospital for check up. 3days after we had this conversation, he prepared the herbal medicine and sent it to me through UPS DELIVERY SERVICE, I received the medicine and started giving my son the medicine and I followed the prescription and the dosage on how the medicine should be taken by my son.. After the 14days of the medicine effectiveness according to the doctor, I took my son to the hospital on the 16th day and behold to my greatest surprise, my son was cured from sickle cell anaemia crisis.Contact the herbal doctor via Email:drolaniwu@gmail.com or whatsapp (+2348102743287)

  • @tasheekawhite2731
    @tasheekawhite2731 9 років тому +2

    Thank you so much!!!!!! You've helped me o much!

  • @penzeman
    @penzeman 12 років тому +1

    Be strong sweet.you will never walk alone.x

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому +3

    Stay Strong !!

  • @mrsantsmith1
    @mrsantsmith1 9 років тому +18

    I have the same thing I know how it fells let's stay strong

  • @glorbitgloria2486
    @glorbitgloria2486 10 років тому +18

    I cant stop watching this video, my two brothers have sickle cell. and the older one who is 17 years has been having severe pains in the head and the back. we are in DRCongo we dont have doctors who can do that, i think i going to loose my brothers . I thank God for you

    • @NyaruaiMuriithi
      @NyaruaiMuriithi 6 років тому

      glorbit gloria how are they?

    • @kyreshlcsw2229
      @kyreshlcsw2229 5 років тому

      “Rep. Martha McSally (R), her party’s nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, was a staunch supporter of the Trumpcare legislation to repeal Obamacare, literally telling her Republican House colleagues that they needed to get the “fucking thing” done. Now that she is under fire for her vote for the wildly unpopular legislation, she is simply lying to her constituents and pretending that the bill would not have eliminated insurance protections for the more than 100 million Americans with pre-existing medical conditions. In a KTAR radio interview on Wednesday, McSally was asked about ads claiming that McSally would have let insurance companies discriminate against those with pre-existing conditions.”
      don't let your friends and loved ones be caught out in the cold.

    • @bvictorian12
      @bvictorian12 5 років тому

      glorbit gloria try natural treatments. Google stuff online too see if you can find some natural ways to help it

  • @katherinehansfordarce5116
    @katherinehansfordarce5116 2 роки тому

    So sad. I pray for anyone who’s suffering with this.

  • @adellacolman5014
    @adellacolman5014 5 років тому +1

    I have sickle cell anemia, I understand what she's going through. It's painful, so painful. But honestly I'm lucky that for the most part I can live a normal life until I have a crisis.

  • @shannonmcclain84
    @shannonmcclain84 12 років тому +5

    I have lived and struggled with sickle cell anemia my whole life (27yrs). It is a very painful ordeal and it comes with many hurddles!! It's many days that i struggle with low to no energy while at the same time trying to carry on day to day as "normaly" as i can. I have friends and family that do not understand what i go through with this and when i try to explain, i'm met with alot of confussion!! I love my sickle cell family...

  • @chantalecherry
    @chantalecherry 10 років тому +3

    I'm with you...buddy...i hope you will get better..i'm kinda having that thing tooo...! :(

  • @jenniferenemuo9779
    @jenniferenemuo9779 10 років тому +1

    Stay strong Alex lord is your strength

  • @itsshevyb
    @itsshevyb 12 років тому

    Im a 15year old boy who lives in bronx Ny with sickle cell anemia the full diseases........ It does not feel like i have it because i play jv basketball and im in shape everyda i have to thank God because watching this girl makes me feel very fortunate for my health........... and by the im going to be a future NBA player

  • @xotiffaxo
    @xotiffaxo 12 років тому

    very, very informative!!

  • @iammoonjooyoung
    @iammoonjooyoung 7 років тому +5

    I didn't know it was something so serious! I feel bad for her. Hopefully she doesn't have another stoke and stay healthy!

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому

    Stay Strong,there is still hope !!!!

  • @jaywavy5734
    @jaywavy5734 2 роки тому +5

    My mom passed away from sickle cell 10/30/21 age 55. She would be in and out of the hospital when I was young. She would always say how tired she feels after doing an activity and I would be upset. I never really understood what the disease was until I got older. This disease sucks man RIP mom 🕊

    • @Wilson-vx6ty
      @Wilson-vx6ty 2 роки тому

      I lost the love of my life to this disease 2 months ago. My heart is broken in ways that I can't even describe. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

    • @djbutten1144
      @djbutten1144 Рік тому

      ​@@Wilson-vx6ty sorry for your loss

  • @rickymccray1645
    @rickymccray1645 5 років тому +4

    I just lost a brother to sick cell, in December and my heart still heavy today , I so miss him so much, prayers to all that have to go threw this,

  • @toyawilliams626
    @toyawilliams626 4 роки тому +7

    So happy for u dear hang on I’m 52 living with the disease also stay strong warriors

    • @franks8436
      @franks8436 3 роки тому

      My daughter has it and she's only 2 months. Any advice

  • @TheJVelez
    @TheJVelez 8 років тому +6

    I have SCT (Sicke Cell Trait) and I am symptomatic as I get older. I suffer from what the ER docs call, "FEVER of an UNKNOWN CAUSE!" OK!!!!! Mine comes out in the way of random fevers with achy joints and pain down my arms and legs as well as my back.

  • @Showtimekutz
    @Showtimekutz 3 роки тому

    Bless her soul 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому

    Stay Strong !!!

  • @qveenora3
    @qveenora3 Рік тому +1

    My old schoolmate was 17 when he passed away he would be 18 now 🥺❤️‍🩹

  • @autumnofmanyseasons7349
    @autumnofmanyseasons7349 8 днів тому

    I hope all is well, I too have SS Gene, and I'm 42, I celebrate every month of life. I am in a crisis now at home, been 7 months since I was hospitalized. The craziest thing is I had a crisis 1 time out the year or none up until 2015 and they caused me to go weekly or stay for weeks with a crisis, 2019 suffered from a heart attack cause by lack of blood flow oxygen and sickling in the heart, it's true it can damage organs. Also had acute chest syndrome 2 times in my late 20s early 30s. Diagnosed with lupus in June of 2022, I don't wish this on anyone. I pray all my fellow warriors are staying strong and fighting the fight. You got this! Ask God to comfort you and make sure you pray for your nurses, doctors, or those who love and help care for you when in need ❤

  • @happysoul5173
    @happysoul5173 Рік тому

    God blessed you ❤️

  • @drmarke89
    @drmarke89 12 років тому

    I have Sickle Cell too and this really bothers me. I can really relate to what the young lady in this video was going through and how she felt about her case of sickle cell.

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому

    Stay Strong !!!!

  • @jasminemookie1566
    @jasminemookie1566 5 років тому

    My bestfriend/sister died with sickle cell anemia and it hurted us really bad. #LONGLIVEMOMMA2

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому

    stay strong !!!

  • @melodymusonda1943
    @melodymusonda1943 4 роки тому

    my two siblings have this disease ,...i really feel bad when i see them when in pain.God should see them through.

  • @chocolatethundercherry143
    @chocolatethundercherry143 3 роки тому

    Awww prayers to all who are dealing with sickle cell

  • @trxlydemon2256
    @trxlydemon2256 4 роки тому +5

    Curtently dealing with pain now 😭 please pray i didnt know this disease could kill i always thought i was safe

  • @chantelyoung8190
    @chantelyoung8190 4 роки тому +1

    I knows exactly how it is to battle a major illness. I do not have sickle cell, I have diabetes. My prayers are going out to people who have sickle cell disease. I hope that sickle cell n diabetes be cured. Many blessings to you Alexandra. By the way, u n I have the same last name.

  • @TeeTeeVlog
    @TeeTeeVlog 12 років тому +2

    I HAVE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA TOO BUT THNK GOD I NEVER HAD A CRISIS SINCE I WAS 5 N NOW IM 21... N I NO LONGER HAVE TO GET TRANSFUSION UNLESS IM REALLY SICK OR IF I GOTTA DO SURGERY, SO I JUST WANTED TO SAY KEEP THE FAITH N NEVER GIVE UP...

  • @Jacoby581
    @Jacoby581 11 років тому

    I from Lafayette la and I have sickle cell ss and I have one baby and one on the way I'm 28 years old and I'm fighting sickle cell ss everyday of my life for my family and sometimes I know how you feel lil sister like it hurt so much it's like you wanna give up but we got to keep fighting god fighting with us thanks for the post lil sister nice to know dat you put it out dair so ppl can know what sickle cell do I almost lost my because of sickle cell it's not a joke living with sickle cell ss

  • @redd1911
    @redd1911 10 років тому +2

    I'm glad to hear that you are doing good. I to have sickle cell disease and take HYDROXYUREA. I have been trying to remain crisis free for at least one full year, but unfortunately I haven't been able to obtain that goal.

  • @nanaplayz427
    @nanaplayz427 5 років тому

    Good be with you

  • @kapitunes3985
    @kapitunes3985 16 днів тому

    I feel like I’m in the right place to express my feelings I’m 21 old scd warrior but since i was
    A child things was too hard i barely get treatment and medication but I believe that God is the only One who protected me now I’m 21 and I’ll keep pushing forward. ❤love to all scd warriors

  • @mustafasharmoot
    @mustafasharmoot 13 років тому

    thank god keep it up!!!!!!!

  • @GyeongmiBaeb
    @GyeongmiBaeb 3 роки тому

    I'm watching this in the hospital right now to see others like me so I know I'm not alone.

  • @St4rkul
    @St4rkul 3 роки тому +1

    I have sickle cells. And when I was younger I would always have pain. In and out hospitals and always getting sick. My mother told me that I almost died not once but twice in her own arms. She also told me that I went into a coma because of it. I had to re-learn how to walk again. But when I was three i had surgery to remove my spleen. Ever since that day I got less pain and I only get fevers ever now and then. And visit the hospitals once a year and end up staying for a week.

  • @chantelyoung8190
    @chantelyoung8190 4 роки тому

    Many blessings to you Alexandra young. by the way my last name is Young. God is good all the time.

  • @drs118
    @drs118 8 років тому

    Lets fight and live as we are born.. Hope ray of hope will make us survive without pain someday :(

  • @godspromisedones2798
    @godspromisedones2798 4 роки тому

    I have sickle cell and had a silent stroke when I was nine and I've been getting blood transfusions since then and I'm 26 now my older sister died from complications from this disease that had we had better doctors she wouldn't have died because of their negligence, and the sad part is I've always had more problems than her . I wish we had more resources and research for this disease

  • @leonardclement5308
    @leonardclement5308 Рік тому +1

    I'm sickle cell, I'm 27 yrs old and I'm so tired. I'm tired of life because I live in a third world country, no jobs, no govt support, no family.
    Today, I'm having my crisis,, I can't go to the hospital, I can't see a doctor, all I can do is take my painkillers ( mostly don't work), drink water and wait. It's hell for me on earth, I want to take my life cos it will give me the rest I truly deserve but my question is, if I take my life, would I still go to another hell?

  • @user-zp9ed8zw7b
    @user-zp9ed8zw7b 4 роки тому

    I’m 17 years old with the full blown sickle cell but hardly get sickle cell Crisis god blessed me.

  • @nanetnanet9640
    @nanetnanet9640 Рік тому

    Hope in philippines doctors there is also help like this

  • @freakynik2005
    @freakynik2005 11 років тому +2

    YESSS!!! IT IS PAINFUL. I have Sickle Cell Disease as well. I try not to let it get me down but its hard sometimes. I'm 25 yr old old. I got my LPN. Im going further I want to get the WORD out. If ppl are interested please get in contact with me. I am a speaker so so about it. I just want ppl to be aware. Be bless yall. Lets stick together like our cells so..

  • @arash4712
    @arash4712 Рік тому

    keep up the fight girl! You can do it. With love x

  • @only1jmar54
    @only1jmar54 Рік тому

    RIP ERIKA 😪❤️

  • @Vestrix
    @Vestrix 3 роки тому +1

    i have sickle cell anemia and it really does suck, you cant do the same things that your friends do and sometime it makes you feel left out and you just feel like you cant have fun because eventually it will end up causing pain.

  • @courtneydavis452
    @courtneydavis452 12 років тому

    That was good insight into the life of a sickle cell patient. Though, one correction needs to be made. She was not getting a blood transfusion. She was, however, getting a red cell exchange. That's a minor detail, but there is a difference between the two.

  • @Bmonet22
    @Bmonet22 11 років тому +1

    Stay Strong to all the people who have sickle cell disease ,and for the people who have sickle cell trait their is still hope.Really there is do your reasearch on sickle cell and learn the posibilites.AND IF YOU DONT KNOW WHETHER YOU HAVE SICKLE CELL TRAIT OR NOT FIND OUT,its better to know then not to know.Also spread the word raise awarness YOU COULD BENEFIT NOT ONLY YOURSELF BUT OTHERS LIVES.!!!!! XOXOXOXO

  • @Amaduality
    @Amaduality 12 років тому

    Actually, it's not the worst, but I know how you feel. Stay well my friend!

  • @mohammedalmulla396
    @mohammedalmulla396 4 роки тому +1

    I’m from Saudi Arabia I was diagnosed with sickle cell unfortunately my first crisis happened to me when I was at 5 and I remember when I went to U.S for studying I got sick there I went to the hospital in Tallahassee memorial hospital I still remember that place and Remember the people up there in the hospital thinks that I’m joking when I said to them it was funny because they think I’m African but anyway I’m 35 I have wife and beautiful healthy daughter what I want to say life is beautiful but for us we need to be more careful about our health like drinking water all the time more than normal people eat healthy food get your self enough sleep cover your self with heavy clothes in cold weather

  • @ShadiFagihi
    @ShadiFagihi 10 років тому +1

    Horrible pain, I'm having it right now.