Thank You, Sickle CellGratitude is a good habit I have learned to incorporate into my life. I believe it’s important to appreciate every little thing; big or small. It keeps me grounded and... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bukola's Sickle Cell JourneyThe 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 Bukola, aka @thewarriorkitchen, about her... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Started With JournalingEditor's Note: This article was originally written by April Stearns and was originally shared on our sister site AdvancedBreastCancer.net To learn a bit more about journaling and how to get... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing the Sickle Cell Trait ParadigmWe all have heard that sickle cell trait is benign and asymptomatic. Sickle cell trait carriers have both normal and abnormal hemoglobin (HbSA) genes, which may result in altered red... By Chesterfield Hall3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocacy: 4 Ways I Turned My Pain Into My PassionAs much as my sickle cell has caused me pain over the years, I have managed to turn that pain into my passion. Sickle cell is now a pretty huge... By Jenica Leah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Citizen Science and Sickle CellHave you ever thought about how you can help medical research? Perhaps helping a citizen scientist by responding to surveys is just one step. Citizen science is public collaboration and... By Chesterfield Hall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling With Sickle Cell DiseaseWould you laugh at me if I told you that I used to have a dream of being a flight attendant? I was fresh out of high school and when... By Grace Adeyinka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sickle Cell and MenstruationSickle cell disorder (SCD) causes problems and difficulties in anyone’s life. For women, SCD can also cause certain unique problems. A common but challenging symptom of SCD is pain crises... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
It's Getting Hot Out HereThe weather is getting warmer and everybody wants to be outside. As the weather continues to get warmer, remember to stay hydrated. With sickle cell, it is imperative to drink... By Sam Adeyinka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Sickle Cell?What is sickle cell? My answer to this question will not be the one you are expecting. This is not the answer you will find if you type ‘What is... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Toxic Masculinity and Sickle Cell DiseaseFirst of all, I’d like to introduce myself: My name is Kehinde Salami. I am 39 years old and have sickle cell disease. Now that reads perfectly... until it's time... By Kehinde Salami2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can Yoga Help Manage Sickle Cell Pain?The pain of sickle cell disease can be felt in both the body and the mind. Not only do people with sickle cell experience physical discomfort, but they also have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The SILENT DisabilityMy name is Sam Adeyinka, and I have sickle cell anemia. A lot of people may not be aware of what that means. A lot of people may not understand... By Sam Adeyinka2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Managing My Mental Health with Sickle CellThe first time I openly spoke openly about managing my mental health was on Episode 3 of my podcast “Salted Popcorn with Jenica Leah”. I was completely transparent about my... By Jenica Leah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Complicated"It’s complicated..." is usually a common response to someone asking about relationship status. For me, it’s how I would describe my life with sickle cell, complicated and full of complications... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Doctors Believe The Pain?There can be many challenges that arise when living with a chronic condition. Some may be short-lived, while others may become part of a person’s daily life. One of these... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
The Challenges of Invisible Illnesses and IntimacySickle cell disease (SCD) can affect sex and intimacy for both men and women. Pain and other physical complications can impact the desire or ability to have sex. Stress and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sickle Cell in the Time of COVID-19COVID has forced the world to slow down, take a pause, and really evaluate the state of our society, of humanity. The lockdowns have made us all do things that... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do I Qualify for Medicare or Medicaid?People with sickle cell disease (SCD) often face high healthcare costs. Paying for care costs from hospital visits, medical procedures, and prescription drugs can be costly. Health insurance in the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Love with Sickle CellFebruary is a month of celebration. It’s Black History Month, the month of love, and a time to acknowledge the impact of women in medicine. With Valentine’s Day, National Women... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments