If you've been following along over the past year, you've seen that for the bulk of it I was on a roll. Even with my preexisting issues with asthma and a sometimes very painful hairline fracture in my ankle (that has never fully healed) I pushed through. Working out and eating healthy had become my way of life.
Now if you noticed my "get up and go" isn't what it used to be I assure its not out of laziness. I've had trouble with anemia at different points in my life. However, about 4 months ago I had an anemia crisis that I have yet to fully recover from.
So what does that mean exactly?
Well anemia differs from sickle cell anemia in a number of ways. My red blood cells don't change shape as with sickle cell but they do drop DRASTICALLY low. To put it in perspective; the acceptable red blood cell count at its lowest is 37. My blood cell count is hanging out between 27-29. Clearly, far below the lowest, most acceptable range. With this problem, my muscles aren't getting enough oxygen because there isn't enough red blood cells to carry it to them. Consequently, I have been suffering from almost paralyzing fatigue for the past few months.
Its a struggle every day just to get out of bed, even more to find the energy to exercise. But I do try. My five days a week has drifted down to one or two but I figure that's better than nothing right?
Since June I've had two blood transfusions and scheduled for more blood work and tests this week with the Hematologist. I'm also scheduled for a surgery to help remove some growths that are contributing to my problem.
I said all that to say: Don't count me out and very soon I will be on the mend. My Heavenly Father, mom, and Fiancé are taking great care of me. Stay tuned for the "Come Back of a Lifetime".
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