My Story of Severe Aplastic Anemia

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  • @emmasage3710
    @emmasage3710 Před 3 měsíci +1

    my mom went through the same thing and was able to have two children even though the doctors said it was impossible. you are so strong beautiful Mary Jo,

  • @LouieBeethoven
    @LouieBeethoven Před 7 hodinami

    I have aplastic anemia. Got it at 23 and went into remission in about 18 months. It came back 10 years ago (age 55) and it's worse and not going away. Hang in there. Yours might resolve. I hope so. If not, do your best. I think it gets a bit easier as you get older and slightly easier to control. Platelet transfusion down to 3 months. Total transfusion maybe twice a year. Running the gamut of antibiotics - now taking Tetracycline which seems to be working well. I have some good days.

  • @feddiefranco4982
    @feddiefranco4982 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hello Mary. I was diagnosed with aplastic anemia last April of this year. Since then, I've been undergoing CBC and blood transfusion, if needed.
    To be honest, I don't expect too much to get out of this illness. I am old enough to accept whatever fate is in store for me. God bless all patients of this disease.

  • @mestirimehdi6116
    @mestirimehdi6116 Před 5 lety +9

    Hello, I also have severe aplastic anemia due to accutane, I have been in a sterile room for 45 days, I have been treated with immunosuppressive agents ! Good luck and do not worry!

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 5 lety

      Mestiri Mehdi For some reason accutane sounds very familiar to me. I wonder if I took that years ago. I gave all my previous medications to the doctors and they never found that they were a source for the Severe Aplastic Anemia but it makes me wonder if there is a connection. Praying all goes well for you. God Bless! ❤️

  • @yuecheng9036
    @yuecheng9036 Před 4 lety +5

    Hello dear Mary. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story. I needed this. My beloved nephew who is only 4 was just diagnosed with AA. My family are crying our eyes out... But we need to be strong for him and your story gives me hope.

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 4 lety +1

      Yue Cheng Wow, thank you so much for sharing. I’m sure it has been really hard on your family especially since your nephew is so young. I will definitely be keeping him in my prayers! Know that the Lord has him in His hands and has a purpose for his life. ❤️

  • @user-ix2ie1ye6l
    @user-ix2ie1ye6l Před 4 měsíci

    We have diagnosed in Nov 2023, also did Atgam and it has been more than 3 months. It totally changes my thoughts about God

  • @angelafalcone5370
    @angelafalcone5370 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad to hear you are doing well. Thank you for sharing your story!!

  • @PraveenKumar-gm6cf
    @PraveenKumar-gm6cf Před 5 lety +4

    Its great to share and you are stronger now.it help others a hope

  • @kasseydzenis8154
    @kasseydzenis8154 Před 5 lety +8

    Hello, I have aplastic anima and I know exactly what you felt. My sister was not a Mach to me. I tried the drugs and I’m still on it! My platelets where at 19,000 and now I’m at 175,000! You didn’t say enough about how bad the smell of the cyclosporine is! We found out I had when I was playa game of soccer and would come out with a record of 26 bruises. Every week on Wednesday I go up to Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta. My numbers have be moving a little down the past couple of weeks.
    Btw I’m 11 so sorry if the writing is not great😂😂

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 5 lety +3

      Kassey Dzenis So good to hear that your numbers are rising! That is wonderful! Haha and yes, the cyclosporine smells absolutely terrible...I definitely remember that! Praying all goes well for you! God Bless! ❤️

  • @akash2148
    @akash2148 Před 4 lety +4

    When I was 14 I got aplastic anemia. I used to cry a lot. My bone marrow didn't match with my siblings. So I went through a treatment called ATG. I'm 19 now and healthy I think. And whenever I look back in past my eyes get wet idk why. Your story remind me of mine. Thanks

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 4 lety +1

      I am so sorry you had to go through that but I’m so thankful that you were able to get through it and now have healthy levels! God Bless ❤️

  • @standinhope8668
    @standinhope8668 Před rokem +1

    I love this so much!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @rabidanimals478
    @rabidanimals478 Před 5 lety +3

    Beautiful video, I wish you the absolute best 🥰

  • @derreckaffor5584
    @derreckaffor5584 Před 2 lety +2

    Amen, thank you soo much for sharing! I just got diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, so I’m going to start the procedure. My faith is in the Lord Jesus Christ, so I am not worried! I really appreciate your testimony and I know God will give me my own as well

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 2 lety +1

      Praying for you and your family! Always remember that you are in the hands of our Creator! ❤️

  • @kristiny4727
    @kristiny4727 Před 4 měsíci

    Mary Jo, I am speechless and crying. I am a Christian woman with a strong belief in my God. I have been so ill with transfusions and my AA has not gotten any better after almost 2 years. I am so unwell and considering a bone marrow transplant as all other treatments have failed me like you. I have been praying to Jesus for a breakthrough and healing every moment and your story was so inspirational. God Bless you for sharing your story. You are truly a light to the world. God Bless you ♥♥♥♥♥♥

  • @sootybakes424
    @sootybakes424 Před rokem +1

    Just been told after 1 + year falling plates now 15,000 I’ve got Aplastic Anemia which I suspected before all the tests as my symptoms matched all of them virtually. Talk of blood transfusion but I really don’t want to be messed with at this stage. I saw your video some weeks ago & was uplifted to know that it’s mystery appearance can also mysteriously disappear & probably back to its origin probably Hell? Wish you all well & Peace..

  • @sweetguava1
    @sweetguava1 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing your story, my husband have aplastic anemia, God bless you.

  • @billykosiom1776
    @billykosiom1776 Před 3 měsíci

    My sister is 24 today and she was diagnosed with AA in 2020 we've been in and out of hospital for transfusion and as of today 6th April 2024 she is on day 3 of ATG infusion which she is tolerating very well and as family we are praying she doesn't get a relapse because we didn't get a match for BMT.
    Anyone out there who is going through the same cast your burdens unto Jesus it shall be well.
    Thanks my sister for sharing your AA journey.

    • @PrakrityGhimire
      @PrakrityGhimire Před měsícem +1

      Did atg work?

    • @billykosiom1776
      @billykosiom1776 Před měsícem

      @@PrakrityGhimire We were told it takes upto 6 months and this is the second month now with no complains.

  • @mayah8794
    @mayah8794 Před rokem +1

    Amen 🙏 thank you for sharing your story 🙏

  • @annjean8709
    @annjean8709 Před rokem +1

    To God be the glory!!
    Yes, he is able. 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 👏🏾 💕💞💖💕

  • @allipi8571
    @allipi8571 Před 5 lety +3

    this is me!!! god bless you my faith in Jesus is all I have MIRACLES thank you I was crying with you!!!! Im very sick right now hg 5

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 5 lety

      Elli Pi I will definitely be praying for you! Stay strong and know the Lord has you in His hands!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TravelingwithShan
    @TravelingwithShan Před 4 lety +2

    Very strong woman! ❤️

  • @judythelupie5893
    @judythelupie5893 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you very much for sharing

  • @lisabodette183
    @lisabodette183 Před 2 lety +1

    You are beautiful inside and out. I am so glad that you have recovered from that illness. My son recently has been diagnosed with idiopathic aplastic anemia. He is only nine and has a spirit of a warrior. Currently awaiting matching donor For the transplant to happen. It’s been almost 2 weeks in the hospital. I’ve been having anxiety attacks every night about it. This is very comforting to watch thank you so much.

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I am so sorry you have to go through this with your son. Praying for him and your family! The Lord will be your ultimate source of strength and comfort during this time! ❤️

    • @lisabodette183
      @lisabodette183 Před 2 lety

      @@maryjojimenez7094 czcams.com/users/shorts1x_7NpqVFgM?feature=share not a lot of People aren’t aware of this condition and I think that it should be educated.

  • @qt2hr
    @qt2hr Před 4 lety +2

    So happy that I watched this. One of our friends is going through this tough treatment. Our whole community is very saddened. What is the one thing you can say to this poor kid and the parents?

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 4 lety

      I am so sorry your friend is going through this. It is very tough but I hope you can be encouraged knowing that God is always faithful. We may not know His ultimate plan for our lives but we do know that we are more precious than the flowers in the fields and the birds in the air. He has your friend in His healing hands. We may not know the outcome at this point but know that I am praying for peace, comfort, and wisdom while you all are going through this.

  • @JohnHolmes-om8cg
    @JohnHolmes-om8cg Před 4 měsíci

    Ok, now I watched the full video MJ. You’re telling your testimony, it’s your life and your story. No need to be insecure about what someone else may find “cheesy”. In order to tell your testimony accurately you need to be able to replicate all those feelings and concerns accurately to another.
    You’re talking about you…I’ve met you and you’re not cheesy….and this is the internet, where there’s always someone striving to be “offended”…

  • @bemyguide
    @bemyguide Před rokem +1

    I really needed to hear this. Now I have proof that my LORD Jesus is healing my niece who is currently in hospital with aplastic anemia. The doctors have said that they have done all they can and there's nothing else that they can do. She had an infection which affected her heart, kidney and liver. She is in so much pain. But after your testimony, it has strengthened my faith that Jesus is at work in her. Thank you He is using you.

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před rokem +1

      I am so sorry your niece and your family are going through this. Know that our Lord is our ultimate healer and He has her in His loving and merciful hands. Praying for wisdom from the doctors, strength, and comfort during this time.

  • @khalilcool7507
    @khalilcool7507 Před 3 lety +1

    That's great I'm so glad for you . I also had a severe aplastic anemia in December 2015 . And i did a bone Morrow transplant on march 14th. 2016 . My little brother was the donor it was really tough going through it as start bleeding when you a chemotherapy you lose your hair you vomit alot .... It was really difficult . Now i'm healthy i don't take any drugs 😭 i'm so thankful . 😭

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 3 lety +1

      khalil cool I’m sure that was very difficult to go through! So glad your brother was a match for your bone marrow and that you are now healthy! What a miracle! 😁

    • @khalilcool7507
      @khalilcool7507 Před 3 lety

      @hbrs arsm 16 .. now I'm 21 totally healthy

  • @samstahl9510
    @samstahl9510 Před 2 lety +1

    My Beautiful Girlfriend was diagnosed with severe Aplastic Anemia 4 weeks ago , we’re now waiting for Mayo Clinic to go forward with stem cell transplant, And we’re putting it into our Dear Gods Hands 🙏🏻🙏🏻And with lots of prayers

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 2 lety

      Definitely praying for your girlfriend! Know that she is in the hands of our Creator! ❤️

  • @vintgal3261
    @vintgal3261 Před rokem +1

    I am so grateful for your existence and you are a light that shines and cheer everyone up. Stay faith, I am not a Christian but from the words you're staying you deserve your lord's saving. I believe there is a greater energy in this universe that respond to those who kept kindness and love in their heart. I hope everything the best with your life, thank you for your existence : )

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před rokem +1

      Aww thank you so much. You obviously have a gift of encouragement and uplifting others around you. Thank you for your sweet and kind words. I truly appreciate you. Praying that you will one day come to know the love of Jesus Christ. ❤️

    • @vintgal3261
      @vintgal3261 Před rokem

      @@maryjojimenez7094 Thank you for your words Mary Jo : ) I was just diagnosed with AA when I left you this message last month. Your video was definitely a light for the dark period and gave me a lot of course and trust in miracle. From your recent videos and glad you're fully recovered and have a lovely kid. I'm wondering how long after the recovery you were able to get pregnant? (This is a very private question, I hope you don't mind me asking, please ignore it if it makes you uncomfortable. But anyways I hope you have a healthier and happy life every day)

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před rokem +1

      @@vintgal3261 Hello, I am so sorry for your diagnosis. Stay strong and trust that the Lord has you in His loving hands. I was diagnosed in 2011. I got married in 2014 and we started trying for kids about 2 years later. To our surprise, I was diagnosed with PCOS and were told we would most likely never have biological children. God still provides miracles! In 2019 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and in 2021 I gave birth to another beautiful baby girl! God has been so faithful to our family. We truly are so grateful and blessed. ❤️

  • @brandonmurphy3428
    @brandonmurphy3428 Před 5 lety +2

    My mother has aplastic anemia . God bless her she’s had it numerous times . Thank god Mayo Clinic is around that’s where the treatment is and John hop

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 5 lety +1

      Brandon Murphy So sorry to hear about your mother. I have heard wonderful things about the Mayo Clinic! Praying all goes well for her and that her numbers will start rising! God Bless! ❤️

    • @levskib4272
      @levskib4272 Před 5 lety

      Brandon Murphy hi My mother has severe aplastic anemia she is 74yo, the Doctor is skeptical to treat her with ATG and Cyclosporine, but started her with Promacta alone

    • @juliannaherriott750
      @juliannaherriott750 Před 4 lety

      Hi Brandon, I was hoping you could tell me more about your mom's experience receiving care at the mayo clinic. I want to go there for treatment but it's out of network for my health insurance.

  • @sydoneyhepburn2177
    @sydoneyhepburn2177 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing, my mother died from this. I don't know a lot about it so I am doing research. I am happy you are doing better. God bless

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 2 lety

      I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. God bless. ❤️🥰

  • @Zurcleon88
    @Zurcleon88 Před 5 lety +1

    My girlfriend also has Aplastic Anemia. I havent heard from her for about 12days now. Im praying so much to the lord that she could go thru this challenge in her life. I really really really love her, and I miss her so much. (Btw we are on a Long distance relationship for 5years now, And Im Planning to visit her in a few days for the first time and she does not know it.)
    You're story is so inspiring and helped me a lot to go thru this. Im really sad before and Im so problematic about it. I hope that she is doing well and have a speedy recovery. Please pray for her.

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 5 lety +1

      Noel Cruz I will definitely be praying for her! Stay strong and don’t lose hope. It was super hard going through it but trust in the Lord and know that He has her in His arms ❤️

    • @Zurcleon88
      @Zurcleon88 Před 5 lety

      @@maryjojimenez7094 Thank you so much for the prayer. Im really worried for her. I miss her so much. And it breaks my heart that I can't even talk to her for almost 2 weeks now. She said to me in our last conversation that the doctor advised her to do an undisrupted rest, meaning no gadgets until the doctor says its okay. I want to cry but I have to stay strong for her. I would rather visit her even if I could just talk to her parents for an update on her health. Hope All goes well tomorrow on visiting her.

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 5 lety +1

      Noel Cruz Oh of course! I’m sure it will be such a sweet surprise for you to visit her and will mean so much to her family. Hang in there! Just remember this is a temporary glimpse of your life and there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Praying! ❤️

  • @juliannaherriott750
    @juliannaherriott750 Před 4 lety

    Hi Mary, your story was very inspiring. I was hoping if you could tell me whether your aplastic anemia ever came back? My blood counts are up and down which is why it took 15 years to discover a diagnosis.

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 4 lety

      Julianna Herriott
      Hello Julianna, everyone’s story is different but no...at this point it has thankfully not yet returned. I still technically have it since I never received a bone marrow transplant but all of my blood counts are within a normal range! Praying for healing and wisdom for the doctor’s for your journey.

  • @trustme835
    @trustme835 Před 5 lety +2

    I am also diagnosed with AA... Thanks for video it's much encouraging

  • @salphone01
    @salphone01 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey I’m digs with aplastic anemia
    I do get red blood 🩸 cells one week and platelets twice week my plate goes down quick make me bleeding ... so cause me more symptoms this aplastic anemia The hospital in London din sent the kit to my brother in. Algeria I hope there y will full match pray for me guys please

  • @lindavicknair3967
    @lindavicknair3967 Před rokem +1

    God bless. You.💕🌹

  • @sheepseven7588
    @sheepseven7588 Před rokem +2

    Wow so so beautiful to hear a young person PRAISE the Lord in such a manner as your personal testimony. Am crying for happiness. You are very special to the Lord as a young person. I thank God you have true godly parents. Soon the MARK of the BEAST will be forced upon the world and Gods people. Please study the great CONTROVERSY by Ellen g white and learn where Gods place for you is .I mean learning what the MARK is and then praying to do God's will. He saved you to serve Him .I love you very much stay faithful and continue to be JESUS girl.💜💜💙

  • @ashleymarie3638
    @ashleymarie3638 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m so speeechleess. My platelets are 4 Hgb low neutrophils low I needed to hear what you said

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 2 lety +1

      Praying for you and your family! ❤️

    • @ashleymarie3638
      @ashleymarie3638 Před 2 lety

      Thank you . I just finished ATG Friday. Instead of researching so much on this condition (like usual) I have been just been trying to be faithful. Thank you again

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 2 lety

      @@ashleymarie3638 Praying that the ATG will be a positive step in the right direction to get your body back to where it needs to be! Stay positive and I love that you are being a shining light for the Lord with your faith! ❤️

    • @ashleymarie3638
      @ashleymarie3638 Před 2 lety

      Thank you!!!

  • @sever4781
    @sever4781 Před 4 lety +1

    I lost my mom from anemia aplastic, shes 74 yo, doctor said shes too old for bone marrow transplantation,her age have high risk failure. Hospital just give her medicine, and thrombosit, and it already expensive. Sad thing before i donated my thrombosit , she die next day. I remember her face on last minutes,she hard to breathe 😭😭

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 4 lety

      agus sandi I am so sorry to hear this. It is so hard losing a loved one. Praying for you and your family during this time. ❤️

  • @stebzonagnag
    @stebzonagnag Před 5 měsíci

    What about atg treatment?

  • @riotheguitarer7324
    @riotheguitarer7324 Před 4 lety +2

    Hello i'm Rio, i am 23 and I have aplastic anemia. I'm so inspired by your story. All of my blood levels are low for now. Hemoglobin-61, WBC-4.01, Platelets-15. Every 3 weeks i need to have blood transfusions. I pray that i will survive this like what you did. I am battling this challenge for 4months now. Thank you for sharing your story

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 4 lety +1

      TRENDZ Entertainment TV Hello, thank you so much for sharing your story. I will definitely be keeping you in my prayers. Hang in there and trust that the Lord has you in His perfect hands every step of the way!

    • @kristiny4727
      @kristiny4727 Před 4 měsíci

      Hello Rio. Rio is also my daughter's name. I have AA also. My blood numbers are similar to yours. I am praying for everyone here including you and God Bless us all and this incredible story we are hearing from this beautiful woman 💗

  • @khalilcool7507
    @khalilcool7507 Před 3 lety

    I have a question. Before you were diagnosed with severe aa did you experience any psychological trauma ? Because i personally suffered from too many psychological trauma and high depression and anxiety i think those led me to severe aplastic anemia . It's just my guess i could be wrong...

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 3 lety +1

      khalil cool Hello! No, I did not experience any psychological trauma before I was diagnosed but I am sorry that you had that experience!

    • @khalilcool7507
      @khalilcool7507 Před 3 lety

      @@maryjojimenez7094 okay thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @joyeetabhattacharjee9997
    @joyeetabhattacharjee9997 Před 5 lety +1

    How much time did it take for the blood counts to improve..my brother only 14 is also diagnosed with SAA and after 1 month of atg his blood counts still didnt improve and he got infected too....please help.

    • @joyeetabhattacharjee9997
      @joyeetabhattacharjee9997 Před 5 lety

      Please 🙏🙏🙏

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 5 lety +2

      Joyie B Hello, I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. It took about 6 months until my levels started to improve without any help from infusions, drugs, or chemotherapy. I will definitely be keeping, you, your brother, and your family in my prayers!!! ❤️

    • @joyeetabhattacharjee9997
      @joyeetabhattacharjee9997 Před 5 lety

      Thankyou so much

  • @johnnyblaze4363
    @johnnyblaze4363 Před 2 lety +1

    In the name of JESUS YOU ARE HEALED 🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪💪

  • @matthewworkman9925
    @matthewworkman9925 Před 4 lety +1

    I have gotten down to 4,000 platelets

    • @maryjojimenez7094
      @maryjojimenez7094  Před 4 lety

      Matthew Workman So sorry to hear of this. Hang in there and stay positive. Praying for you and your family. ❤️

  • @JohnHolmes-om8cg
    @JohnHolmes-om8cg Před 4 měsíci

    I watched
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