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What are some tips that shows a child has a sickle cell

A rapid test was done and 3 line appeared but two were faint do this means the child Is sick...

Dark Cold World

I did not know that I have sickle cell until I went to give blood and I told that my blood is...

Pain Triggers

Do you know what your triggers are? ...

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...

How Do You Advocate for Yourself in the ER?

We all know that going to the ER isn't fun, especially when doctors don't or won't listen. What are ways that you...

Precrisis symptoms infant

Hello, My name is Saphir, I’m a single mom raising my 5month old baby Ruby who unfortunately has sickle cell. We just...

A member named Marnita

I was diagnosed with Sickle Cell at birth and was told I wouldn’t live passed 2 years old and if I did...

A Mother’s Fight, A Son’s Courage

My son Jaydon was born with sickle cell disease, and our journey has been one of resilience, faith, and advocacy. Sickle cell...

Advice on my new marital journey.

My genotype and blood group is AA O+ but my fiance is a warrior, I am so happy to start this journey...

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Favorite books, podcasts, or social media accounts for sickle cell information

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