After collapsing at home, I was hospitalized with sudden hemolytic anemia. I have had 23 units of blood transfused in the last 11 months. I never needed blood before that time and have been a blood donor on and off through the years. My blood has two unknown antibodies, so it must be mixed.
I have learned so much about blood this past year and am so grateful for the people who have donated to keep me living. I take prednisone when my hemoglobin crashes, with instructions to taper off each time. I have also had IV and oral chemotherapy, both were ineffective. Since no cause has been identified for my Hemolytic Anemia, and my bone marrow is normal, I am transfusion dependent to live at this time and have been since last February.
Donate blood to help patients like Melodie
In hospitals across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas, countless patients are currently awaiting lifesaving blood transfusions. Your donation can help as many as three of them. Donate blood today and become a part of their story.
