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 Child's Testing & Appointment ScheduleI often talk to parents about sickle cell disease (SCD), even if they do not have a child with SCD. I recently had an interesting conversation with a mom, and... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for later
The Placebo EffectOur minds are really amazing. They can make us believe we’re not in pain when we should be or that we are in pain/danger when we’re not. I really believe... By Halimat Olaniyan2 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 Child's Testing & Appointment ScheduleI often talk to parents about sickle cell disease (SCD), even if they do not have a child with SCD. I recently had an interesting conversation with a mom, and... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for later
The Placebo EffectOur minds are really amazing. They can make us believe we’re not in pain when we should be or that we are in pain/danger when we’re not. I really believe... By Halimat Olaniyan2 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 Child's Testing & Appointment ScheduleI often talk to parents about sickle cell disease (SCD), even if they do not have a child with SCD. I recently had an interesting conversation with a mom, and... By Andressa Hunsel2 min readBookmark for later
The Placebo EffectOur minds are really amazing. They can make us believe we’re not in pain when we should be or that we are in pain/danger when we’re not. I really believe... By Halimat Olaniyan2 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
7 Tips to Prepare Sickle Cell Warriors for VacationAs a caregiver, I was encouraged and shocked to meet warriors who live limitless lives and have traveled the world. Meeting them inspired me to make sure that I give... By Elle Cole4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 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