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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactionscomments
Helpful Tips for Your Next Doctor’s VisitRoutine healthcare is an important part of managing sickle cell disease (SCD). Regular care is usually managed by a primary care doctor...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Rare Disease Day® and Sickle CellThere’s a day to recognize rare diseases like sickle cell disease! In the US, rare diseases are defined as conditions that affect...reactionscomments
Donating Blood Can Support Those Living with Sickle CellSickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited disorders that affect red blood cells. SCD causes red blood cells to harden...reactionscomments
Finding Ways to Enjoy Snow DaysAs a child, I remember getting really excited for snow days. I’d sit in front of my tv waiting for them to...reactionscomments
What to Know When Planning to Have a BabyMost women with sickle cell disease (SCD) have safe and healthy pregnancies. However, women with SCD do have a higher risk of...reactions2comments
Living with an Invisible Illness Like Sickle Cell DiseaseAcute pain and other complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) can be severe. However, this pain is invisible to other people, and...reactions1comment
Staying Healthy in Colder MonthsSo the colder months are coming (depending on where you live) and as we all know the harsh cold temperatures are usually...reactions2comments
Tips for Dealing with UncertaintyPeople with many chronic conditions, including sickle cell disease (SCD), experience “illness uncertainty.” This is the feeling when illness-related events are hard...reactions2comments
