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Woman Says Medics Accused Her of ‘Pretending’ Being Dizzy. Turns Out She Had a Rare and Deadly Blood Disease
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- Rafiya Sherin, a woman from Preston, England, was initially accused by EMTs of faking dizziness after falling ill at work, but was later diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia, a rare and potentially fatal blood disorder.
- Her symptoms began after food poisoning abroad and included fatigue, dizziness, and gastrointestinal distress; she now requires regular blood transfusions and a stem cell transplant for survival.
- Finding a stem cell donor match is challenging due to low registration rates among ethnic minorities in the UK, with only 7% of eligible citizens signed up and just 16% of those from Sherin’s ethnic background.
- Sherin’s friends organized a stem cell registration drive through DKMS, which saw over 200 people participate, providing hope and support for her and others with blood disorders.
- Sherin expressed gratitude for the community support, highlighting the importance of representation and connection for immigrants facing serious health challenges.
