Thalassemia Patients and Friends

Discussion Forums => Curing Thalassemia. Bone Marrow & Cord Blood Transplant => Topic started by: love and prayers on August 11, 2010, 06:44:43 AM

Title: unrelated cord blood transfusion
Post by: love and prayers on August 11, 2010, 06:44:43 AM

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090213114311.htm

has anyone considered this?

Title: Re: unrelated cord blood transfusion
Post by: Zaini on August 13, 2010, 09:41:36 AM

Hi,

We have a member whose daughter went through an unrelated BMT,and it was successful,but i have never heard about a mismatched BMT or CBT,and considering that transplant is a very risky process in itself,i don't think a mismatched transplant is a good idea unless you are fighting for your life,But i am not a doctor,i think you should discuss this topic with a transplant expert.

Zaini.

Title: Re: unrelated cord blood transfusion
Post by: Madhavi on August 14, 2010, 06:17:41 PM

I completely agree with Zaini here...
There are many issues to be considered when you think of transplant of any kind as a treatment option...
Please discuss all the issues with your doctor.
All the best!
Madhavi

Title: Re: unrelated cord blood transfusion
Post by: love and prayers on August 27, 2010, 11:04:01 AM

Asa, thank you for letting me know!

could please tell me if gall bladder stones is related to alpha or beta thals or both.

thank you!

Title: Re: unrelated cord blood transfusion
Post by: Manal on August 27, 2010, 02:59:55 PM

Gall bladder stones in thal result from the high levels of bilirubin due to hemolysis. Bilirubin condenses in the bladder forming these stones.

Taking magnesium may help in limiting these stones as magnesium help in increasing the life time of red blood cells and therefore can help in decreasing levels of bilirubin

manal

Title: Re: unrelated cord blood transfusion
Post by: Andy Battaglia on August 27, 2010, 03:47:17 PM

And yes, you will find gallstones in alpha and beta thal, and in almost any condition where hemolysis takes place.