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Does cold weather trigger a pain crisis for you?

It's getting cold. This can trigger a pain crisis for some people with sickle cell. Does the cold trigger a pain crisis for you? What are tips for coping or...

Hope

I’m 25 years of age,living in Nigeria..been diagnosed ever since I was born And I spent my early years in hospital..I’ve had 1 blood transfusion so far and sometimes when...

Has anyone used Kratom while managing sickle cell.

Let me preface this by saying it is legal in my state. I have begun to use it to help my body go through opioid withdrawals after being discharged from...

Story

Hi new to this my name is letrai i was diagnosed with sickle cell at birth and been dealing with it all my life struggle after struggle had a stroke...

Have you experienced workplace discrimination?

What have you done when you have been discriminated against because of sickle cell? What kind of discrimination have you faced?...

I’m here to meet and do more in creating awareness

Awesome. 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...

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I might not reach my potential height

I think that one of the most depressing thing about being a sickler is living with the fear that you might never grow taller. I'm a secondary school senior and...

The many emotions of living with sickle cell

There are many aspects of sickle cell that bring up strong emotions for warriors. What emotions are you currently feeling and why?...

Emotional Support Animals

Do you have an animal that comforts you when experiencing pain or mental health issues due to your disease? Share about them here! (pictures encouraged :))...

Music Therapy

Have you used music (either playing or listening) to help cope with pain and other symptoms? If so, what have you found most helpful? What is your favorite type of...

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