Haemophilia and you
I had no family history of haemophilia
Being diagnosed with haemophilia as a child
Rich was diagnosed with haemophilia as a child when he first started developing unusual bruises. His family, GPs and health visitors were concerned, and after a seemingly normal childhood injury didn't get better, he was given a blood test and diagnosed.
Watch this short video to discover his story, see how he and his family navigated the unknown, found support, and built a new normal.
Rich and his family began to find out more about haemophilia and what the diagnosis would mean for him. With no family history of haemophilia, the whole family learnt about the condition together. Having no haemophilia role models was challenging at times for Rich. Since then, he found it hard to imagine what his future with haemophilia would look like.
Rich, 31 years old in this video, discusses his diagnosis, what it was like learning about the disease, and connecting online as an adult with the haemophilia community for support.
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