Life Checks: Resiliency and Rule-BreakingKnowing the things that trigger crises is a necessity, you also need to know your limits and be cautious as much as possible not to overdo things. For instance, it’s... By Rhedd Maya2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Planning and Preparing for Exercise With Sickle CellExercise is important for improving our well-being as individuals living with sickle cell. Aerobic exercises like walking can help increase the flow of oxygen. You know the lack of oxygen... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is It Like to Visit the ER With a Pain Crisis?People living with sickle cell disease (SCD) often experience severe pain and sometimes need treatment in the emergency room. In our 2020 Sickle Cell Disease In America survey, we explored... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Airplane EssentialsAs a frequent solo traveler, I believe the saying ‘catch flights not feelings’ was created just for me. I can definitely say I have caught more flights than feelings in... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like sickle cell disease... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Interview With Tiara Brown: Hospital Visits & MoreThe Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram interviews. We talked to Tiara Brown, aka @tee_2017, about... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Frustrated: Living With A Chronic IllnessHaving a chronic illness can be well, you guessed it – frustrating. For me, the most frustrating part of having sickle cell anemia is never knowing when you’re going to... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Interview With Tiara Brown (AKA @tee_2017)The Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram interviews. We talked to Tiara Brown, aka @tee_2017, about... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Recovering From a CrisisEvery sickle cell crisis leaves scars, bills, unforgettable experiences, etc. The trauma, pain, fear, and depression that sets in, do not only eat me up, but also drain all the... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With Avascular NecrosisSince I got diagnosed with avascular necrosis, I've been asked many times what that means. People want to know what avascular necrosis is. In fact, some people living with sickle... By Abayomi Afolayan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
An Interview With Tito (@hersickledjourney)The Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram interviews. We talked to Tito, aka @hersickledjourney, about her... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Natural Remedies & Diet Changes With Sickle CellIt is quite rare that we get told of alternative therapies or natural ways of managing sickle cell. All of my life, I have been told that the only way... By Dialectic Dee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Fear of FlyingDid you know high altitudes are a trigger for sickling? Basically, the higher you go up the less oxygen there is for you to breathe. The human body is amazing... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Writing, My Only Escape From Life With SCDFor many years, writing has been my perfect escape routine. I write about all I feel and think. It is my confidant. When I started, I wasn’t comfortable with sharing... By Rhedd Maya4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How I Keep Track of My DiseaseI think I say this so many times that anyone who has read my previous articles is probably tired of me saying it, and that is that sickle cell anemia... By Grace Adeyinka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Laboring for Sickle Cell TraitTo labor ceaselessly upon a work unrecognized as to its merits is a difficult task. If you view the etymology of the verb labor, you will find the true meaning... By Chesterfield Hall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sickle Cell & Workplace DiscriminationWhen I graduated from university, I knew that I would need to get a job that would help me to sustain myself. The initial plan was to have enough income... By Dialectic Dee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Learned to Cope With StressOne known trigger for sickle cell pain crises is stress. All my life, I’ve been recommended to avoid stress and to learn how to cope with stress. My parents at... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Crescent Every DayIt was around Christmas when I had my first crisis. I was four years old. We had traveled out of town for the celebration when it happened. My parents quickly... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's In My Travel Medication BagWhen traveling, I always like to feel as prepared as possible for anything that could happen in regards to my sickle cell. For those of us that live with it;... By Jenica Leah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments