Anemia occurs when your blood does not carry enough oxygen throughout your body, according to the National Institutes on Health. Anemia is normally caused by a lack of iron in your body. Iron is required for your body to make hemoglobin, which is a protein rich in iron that makes your blood red. Hemoglobin carries oxygen throughout your body. If you have anemia, you may find yourself weak, cold, irritable or dizzy. Support groups can sometimes ease the struggles many anemia sufferers face.
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
This support group, founded in 1983, is based out of Rockville, Maryland. The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation offers emotional support to local anemia suffers as well as an online system for sufferers of anemia worldwide. They provide free educational information as well as information on research and current clinical trials. This foundation will also help you find financial assistance in dealing with anemia if you need it. It will help individuals with aplastic anemia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, bone marrow failure diseases and myelodysplastic syndrome.
Cooley's Anemia Foundation
Cooley's Anemia Foundation was founded in 1954 and is based in New York City. This foundation has chapters in 12 different cities across the United States. It offers support and educational materials for anemia suffers as well as family members. You can receive newsletters and attend annual seminars on anemia. Cooley's Anemia Foundation also provides patient services and information on research grants. If there is not a branch in your neighborhood, Cooley's Anemia Foundation will provide you with the guidelines to start a chapter in your hometown.
iMedix
iMedix is a large online anemia support group. Individuals from around the globe can come together and discuss anemia or anything else that is on your mind. There is information on anemia, articles on current and past anemia topics and plenty of videos to watch. You can ask questions and have them answered by experts. You can also engage in conversation with others diagnosed with anemia. You can join the group or simply just read their content without commenting.
Daily Strength
Daily Strength is an online support group for anemia. Visitors to the site can anonymously make comments and ask questions of use your real team. Daily Strength has discussion boards to interact with other anemia sufferers. You can also find expert advice as well as ask experts questions. There is also information on the treatment and symptoms of anemia. You can also set goals for yourself in how to deal with your anemia.
