Chii59:

Stop it. Just stop it.

hinere:


Why?

Fhunkhy1:
Will be sharing Kemis story today.

Enjoy!!!
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR SYMPTOMS?

As someone living with sickle cell one thing I have come to term with is my symptoms.

Last week Monday, I was home and feeling extremely tired, 3 days prior to that, I have been losing my appetite to eat foods, fruits and even drink water. The highest I can do is to force myself to drink water by adding little garri inside the water.

So Monday came, I was so tired to do anything, with constant headache that paracetamol is no longer working for.

So I decided to go to hospital , before going, I already went to lab to run Malaria Parasite and PCV to enable faster consultation and diagnosis.

Getting to Hospital, I talked to the Dr , see me smiling, the result already show anaemia and presence of malaria parasite.

Though I really can't say how serious it is. I just knew that I will definitely be admitted even if not for blood transfusion.

Knowing fully well I will be admitted, I am still not comfortable, I still try asking if the Dr can treat me with drugs alone.
He laughed at me and said Kemi you are going on admission.

I just told him, I need to go back home and prepare,since I used my leg to come here. Though I was tired , I can still go back home.

Got home and receive some emails that I must attend to urgently. I forgot about hospital and focus on the work.

Back to hospital, I was examined again, I needed blood transfusion.

Thank God I have my brother with me who has same blood type with me.

Did I tell you? All through I was on call to attend to some work. After the call, I have to attend to a client on phone, the phone call was like 1 hr plus.

Even at the lab, the were like you are not too pale, I have learnt to mask my pain or tiredness to some extent.

I never knew I will spent 9 days on that hospital bed.

After the treatment, I still have this constant headache even when I was obviously stable.

But the Consultant said you are staying here because of the headache, I told him Dr give me drugs now, I will be fine. He said no, like he knew there is something more.

Friday evening came, I told my mum, I was feeling cold, I use one blanket, it wasn't enough, use another, it wasn't enough.

Ahhhh, my mummy has never seen me like that in many years. I knew she was afraid.

Within 5 minutes I was shaking like a fish outside water, the vibration was too much.

All I could say was mummy call the Dr, the Dr came running with a nurse, my temperature has skyrocketed, I couldn't breathe again.

God just knew what was happening and sent the consultant to come at the right time.

Dr, check blood pressure, check temperature, body was so hot that the thermometer couldn't read it again, the nurse scream sir, the temperature is so high.

All I could say was to affirm I shall not die but live. The next prayers was God I am yet to fulfill my purpose don't allow me to die with my full potential.

My mum didn't know what to do?
I used all my energy and said Dr please I can't breathe.

The Consultant ran outside to bring oxygen himself, open oxygen it was hard, ahhhhh! Which kind frustration is that, he brought another one,
All through I was already given injection, yet the temperature and cold never reduced.

After 2 hours, the cold started reducing, my veins collapsed, they have to use my leg,

Drips upon drips, test upon test, injections upon injections.

After 3 hours of being on oxygen, I got some relief
My mum, dad and Toba were lost, running helter skelter, buying this and that.

In all this, I am grateful to God, what if I neglect those symptoms and not go to hospital,
What if I thought I was well and force my discharge by signing?

What If I thought I can manage it at home? What if I see no seriousness in it.
Two symptoms I don't joke with is tiredness and headache

I follow my own advise. I kept telling sickle cell warriors, don't neglect symptoms like headache and Tiredness, they are not only linked to Malaria.

Infection and malaria was actually the underlying cause. Even if I drink ugwu, malt,milk, tomatoes,and all that,it won't even help the red blood cells that was breaking down at higher rate because the underlying cause was never addressed.
My mother was scared, I haven't had blood transfusion in the last 10 years but this is me thanking God for sparing my life..

With God by my side, I'll keep winning this battle.

©️Kemi Oguntimehin

Fhunkhy1:
Will be sharing Kemis story today.

Enjoy!!!
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR SYMPTOMS?

As someone living with sickle cell one thing I have come to term with is my symptoms.

Last week Monday, I was home and feeling extremely tired, 3 days prior to that, I have been losing my appetite to eat foods, fruits and even drink water. The highest I can do is to force myself to drink water by adding little garri inside the water.

So Monday came, I was so tired to do anything, with constant headache that paracetamol is no longer working for.

So I decided to go to hospital , before going, I already went to lab to run Malaria Parasite and PCV to enable faster consultation and diagnosis.

Getting to Hospital, I talked to the Dr , see me smiling, the result already show anaemia and presence of malaria parasite.

Though I really can't say how serious it is. I just knew that I will definitely be admitted even if not for blood transfusion.

Knowing fully well I will be admitted, I am still not comfortable, I still try asking if the Dr can treat me with drugs alone.
He laughed at me and said Kemi you are going on admission.

I just told him, I need to go back home and prepare,since I used my leg to come here. Though I was tired , I can still go back home.

Got home and receive some emails that I must attend to urgently. I forgot about hospital and focus on the work.

Back to hospital, I was examined again, I needed blood transfusion.

Thank God I have my brother with me who has same blood type with me.

Did I tell you? All through I was on call to attend to some work. After the call, I have to attend to a client on phone, the phone call was like 1 hr plus.

Even at the lab, the were like you are not too pale, I have learnt to mask my pain or tiredness to some extent.

I never knew I will spent 9 days on that hospital bed.

After the treatment, I still have this constant headache even when I was obviously stable.

But the Consultant said you are staying here because of the headache, I told him Dr give me drugs now, I will be fine. He said no, like he knew there is something more.

Friday evening came, I told my mum, I was feeling cold, I use one blanket, it wasn't enough, use another, it wasn't enough.

Ahhhh, my mummy has never seen me like that in many years. I knew she was afraid.

Within 5 minutes I was shaking like a fish outside water, the vibration was too much.

All I could say was mummy call the Dr, the Dr came running with a nurse, my temperature has skyrocketed, I couldn't breathe again.

God just knew what was happening and sent the consultant to come at the right time.

Dr, check blood pressure, check temperature, body was so hot that the thermometer couldn't read it again, the nurse scream sir, the temperature is so high.

All I could say was to affirm I shall not die but live. The next prayers was God I am yet to fulfill my purpose don't allow me to die with my full potential.

My mum didn't know what to do?
I used all my energy and said Dr please I can't breathe.

The Consultant ran outside to bring oxygen himself, open oxygen it was hard, ahhhhh! Which kind frustration is that, he brought another one,
All through I was already given injection, yet the temperature and cold never reduced.

After 2 hours, the cold started reducing, my veins collapsed, they have to use my leg,

Drips upon drips, test upon test, injections upon injections.

After 3 hours of being on oxygen, I got some relief
My mum, dad and Toba were lost, running helter skelter, buying this and that.

In all this, I am grateful to God, what if I neglect those symptoms and not go to hospital,
What if I thought I was well and force my discharge by signing?

What If I thought I can manage it at home? What if I see no seriousness in it.
Two symptoms I don't joke with is tiredness and headache

I follow my own advise. I kept telling sickle cell warriors, don't neglect symptoms like headache and Tiredness, they are not only linked to Malaria.

Infection and malaria was actually the underlying cause. Even if I drink ugwu, malt,milk, tomatoes,and all that,it won't even help the red blood cells that was breaking down at higher rate because the underlying cause was never addressed.
My mother was scared, I haven't had blood transfusion in the last 10 years but this is me thanking God for sparing my life..

With God by my side, I'll keep winning this battle.

©️Kemi Oguntimehin

Reuben700:
Am a warrior but am 19 by the grace of God being a sickler has been very tough for me in a family of 6 am the victim since this year it been up to 6 months I have ever had crisis I was really happy with my self until someone introduced me to a drug that will help me grow the name is cikavit since then I have been falling sick is very tough for me and just depressed I don’t what else to do am just praying that death should come and take me away

blanquecheque:
Don't despair, friend. You still have a lot in you to give to the world. Just get a good haematologist and stick to his advice and you'll be fine. I understand sickle cell today is not sickle cell of even 1990. A lot has improved. Many live a ripe and full life. God will make you whole.

codedly:
Its curative to sickle cell diseases

Reuben700:
Am a warrior but am 19 by the grace of God being a sickler has been very tough for me in a family of 6 am the victim since this year it been up to 6 months I have ever had crisis I was really happy with my self until someone introduced me to a drug that will help me grow the name is cikavit since then I have been falling sick is very tough for me and just depressed I don’t what else to do am just praying that death should come and take me away

williaam:
Nice work @ op.
SCD is seen as a death sentence in Africa; and Nigeria has d highest number of SCD patients in d world. Am a warrior too, 34 years, living with SCD, is not funny at all, although i have not experienced much crisis but the last two i experience were life threatening. One in 2010; i was in 300l then in school, missed all my 2nd semester exams and i had an extra semester in school becos of dat, i even explained to d HOD; he just said dat there was nothing he can do, dat i should go an prepare for an extra semester. While the 2nd crisis happened during my NYSC period; because of that i was redeployed from Imo State back to Lagos State.
Its not been easy living with SCD; cos everyday u expect a miracle but what many of us don't understand is dat being alive is a miracle; pls let no one take dat away from you. I believe more can be done about the plight of SCD patients in Nigeria, i hope there could be a re-orientation about SCD; because many people are ignorant about the pain we face

blanquecheque:
I really commend your efforts, Fhunky1. You must really be an amazing warrior. Well done! I read your posts from the first one to the very last. You kept posting virtually everyday since almost two years ago, even when no one was showing any sin of reading! Wow! I salute your spirit! May God double up your health and energy. He will always meet you at every point you need him. You shall fulfill your destiny. Your life will be meaningful. You will look back one night with your grandchildren in your grey days and smile: "it was all worth it".

It's a great job you're doing. Keep it up!

And to all other survivors, the Lord will see you through the journey. Never waiver in your faith for a richer and more life.

PS: I'm sure you must have escalated this advocacy to other high traffic channels. Thumbs up!

Fhunkhy1:
Remember I told y'all that I was preparing for another professional exam (midwifery), well tomorrow il be writing the last paper.
The past 2 papers haven't been really smooth but I trust God and please Pray along with me.
Down with persistent headaches, insomnia and I also haven't been eating well.
I'll try to get all these regulated after my last paper.
I'm trying to be safe.
I'm trying to be fine.
I'm trying to avoid crisis in this crucial time too.

Pray for me.

Peace ✌️✌️✌️

Fhunkhy1:
Since I told y'all about the exam I wrote in September,I figured it would be just right to also tell you that your girl is now a Registered Midwife(RM) in addition to the previous Registered Nurse(RN) I scaled last year .
I'm so happy , the last thing now is for ASUU to free me so i can get out of LAUTECH.

I'm still trying to figure out what next to do as I'm still in school.

Peace ✌️✌️✌️

Olujanny:

Yipeee! Congratulations name sake. Keep flying dear

Fhunkhy1:
Let's share our daily life experiences and struggles with other people who have one or more misconceptions about us. Our strengths, weaknesses, ups, downs,social life and love life are not excluded.


If you are a judgemental,insultive or abusive person, we don't need you here kindly use the door � .

You're welcome if you have enough love to share.
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Fhunkhy1:
Thank you, I appreciate. But Which name are you sharing with?

Fhunkhy1:
Thank you, I appreciate. But Which name are you sharing with?

Fhunkhy1:
Remember I told y'all that I was preparing for another professional exam (midwifery), well tomorrow il be writing the last paper.
The past 2 papers haven't been really smooth but I trust God and please Pray along with me.
Down with persistent headaches, insomnia and I also haven't been eating well.
I'll try to get all these regulated after my last paper.
I'm trying to be safe.
I'm trying to be fine.
I'm trying to avoid crisis in this crucial time too.

Pray for me.

Peace ✌️✌️✌️

Fhunkhy1:
Since I told y'all about the exam I wrote in September,I figured it would be just right to also tell you that your girl is now a Registered Midwife(RM) in addition to the previous Registered Nurse(RN) I scaled last year .
I'm so happy , the last thing now is for ASUU to free me so i can get out of LAUTECH.

I'm still trying to figure out what next to do as I'm still in school.

Peace ✌️✌️✌️