I’m here to meet and do more in creating awarenessAwesome. I’m excited to be here. Nd Esther is my name; I am a practicing physician in Lagos, Nigeria. I have become particularly interested in medical awareness, and SCD had...reactions3repliesAwarenessCoping
Should I start on hydroxurea?I am 49 years old. I have been having more crisis than before and the doctors believe this is influenced by menopause. Before now, my crisis were not frequent &...reactions1reply
Reaching out to the hinterlands With my little stay here, I noticed most of the active members here base abroad. well that's great for you all. Living in a country with law and order, available...reactions8repliesAwarenessAssistive DevicesDepression
Individuals with HBSCI would like to know does anyone have tingling/numbness in their feet and hands? Does anyone hurt in their joints on a constant bases? Does anyone be fatigued, depressed, and...reactions6repliesSymptoms
sicke cell anaemiamy son has sickle cell and i have roamed in search of penicillin v suspension but to no avail i feel like giving up dont know what to do...reactions2replies
Does exercise triggers pain crises? My Son has SCT, never had any issues until he started working out. He got interested in intensive speed running and suddenly he started complaining about pain. Is this normal...reactions1reply
Supplement for sickle cell Disease Hello warriors Am Abisola am new here I joined last night please I wanna ask what are the supplement for sickle cell Disease and what blood tonic can someone use....reactions2replies
FeaturedMenstrual Cycles and Menopause Women with sickle cell face unique challenges when it comes to hormones and menstrual cycles, with many saying they often trigger crises. With the increase in life expectancy, more and...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Pain crisis at night time Hey warriors. I’m Ezekiel, a 21 year old Nigerian living with SCD and I’ve always wondered if anyone else who’s got SCD suffers from midnight crisis or is it just...reactions8replies
How has race affected your patient journey?In your opinion, how has bias affected your journey as a patient? How do you think your journey would be different if you were a different race? Share your thoughts...reactions1reply