Call for Help
Posted in General Info by Karen Rhodes on March 5th, 2010 My sister has Myasthenia Gravis.
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by variable weakness of voluntary muscles, which often improves with rest and worsens with activity. The condition is caused by an abnormal immune response.
She has to have weekly Plasmapheresis.
A technique in which blood plasma containing antibodies against the body is removed from the body and replaced with fluids donated antibody-free plasma.
She frequently needs blood transfusions as well.
If you donate and do not name someone who it is for would you please donate in her name? Insurance doesn’t pay for blood and her supply of whole blood is down to 2 pints. Her name is Janet Rhodes and she gets her treatments at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.
Any donations would be appreciated.
