Life with Sickle Cell in a Warmer Paradise: My Journey to WellnessLiving with sickle cell in a warmer climate has been both a challenge and a blessing for me. As someone who has always dreamed of basking in the sun and... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for later
Sickle Cell Advocacy and ActivismToday, I took one brief moment to glance at my reflection in the mirror, while I prepared for a big pitch with a pharmaceutical company. As I worked on my... By Wunmi Bakare2 min readBookmark for later
Withdrawing from Those Around MeWhen my pain levels rise, I tend to withdraw from those around me. What comes to my mind is the safety mechanism of the turtle when the turtle has to... By Chesterfield Hall2 min readBookmark for later
Life with Sickle Cell in a Warmer Paradise: My Journey to WellnessLiving with sickle cell in a warmer climate has been both a challenge and a blessing for me. As someone who has always dreamed of basking in the sun and... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for later
Sickle Cell Advocacy and ActivismToday, I took one brief moment to glance at my reflection in the mirror, while I prepared for a big pitch with a pharmaceutical company. As I worked on my... By Wunmi Bakare2 min readBookmark for later
Withdrawing from Those Around MeWhen my pain levels rise, I tend to withdraw from those around me. What comes to my mind is the safety mechanism of the turtle when the turtle has to... By Chesterfield Hall2 min readBookmark for later
Life with Sickle Cell in a Warmer Paradise: My Journey to WellnessLiving with sickle cell in a warmer climate has been both a challenge and a blessing for me. As someone who has always dreamed of basking in the sun and... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for later
Sickle Cell Advocacy and ActivismToday, I took one brief moment to glance at my reflection in the mirror, while I prepared for a big pitch with a pharmaceutical company. As I worked on my... By Wunmi Bakare2 min readBookmark for later
Withdrawing from Those Around MeWhen my pain levels rise, I tend to withdraw from those around me. What comes to my mind is the safety mechanism of the turtle when the turtle has to... By Chesterfield Hall2 min readBookmark for later
My Medical Massage ExperienceI try to treat myself periodically to a massage technique called medical massage from a licensed medical massage therapist. A massage therapist rubs and kneads the soft tissues of your... By Chesterfield Hall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Essential Questions for Sickle Cell CaregiversAs a sickle cell caregiver, managing the condition can be overwhelming and challenging. I’m sure you may be aware of what sickle cell disease is, but I will define it... By Elle Cole4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Period of PainRecently I noticed that I do have a crisis when I am on my period. Like, this happens every month. And the only thing u hear from friends and family...Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New FDA treatment for SCDThe US FDA approved the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients 12 years and older this month. Have you heard? What are...Bookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 replies
