Research Opportunity: Sickle Cell and Intimate RelationsLoma Linda University School of Behavioral Health is conducting a study to understand the experiences of sickle cell patients and their partners as they navigate living with sickle cell disease... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
American Society of Hematology Sickle Cell Patient Care GuidelinesPeople with sickle cell disease (SCD) often have a lot of pain. SCD pain can happen suddenly and be severe, or it can be long-term or chronic. Pain is a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Grieving the Loss of a WarriorAs an SCD patient, you probably have met another warrior who is no more. The fear of death that comes with SCD gets worse or deepened anytime such a death... By Rhedd Maya2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
5 Lessons Sickle Cell Has Taught MeLife is the best teacher, they say. I totally agree with that because in every situation we find ourselves in life, there is something to learn, and living with sickle... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Averting Cold Weather CrisesThe hallmark complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) is acute pain. Episodes of acute pain can occur at any time and are often caused by certain triggers. One of these... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Comforting Other ParentsDo you recognize this? You are in the hospital with your child, and you get a call from a good friend. As you vent as a parent, you hear “It... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Are Family Histories Important?Which family do you come from? The family that is mute on every medical condition or the family that informs other members of critical information? I have had a number... By Chesterfield Hall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Purpose and PerspectiveHaving sickle cell anemia has given me two things: purpose and perspective. Although I do not believe that my disease defines me or feel particularly limited by it – except... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sickle Cell Vacation Packing ListHi All, my name is Grace. I am a wife and mother, and I work as a full time content creator. I also am living with sickle cell disease. One... By Grace Adeyinka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Staying Positive With Sickle CellTelling someone to stay positive is one of the vaguest pieces of advice you can give to someone living with sickle cell. Sometimes, I wonder what it really means to... By Abayomi Afolayan4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The People We Keep in Our LivesSickle cell is always up for emergencies. Most of the things that trigger a crisis are things beyond our control. Even though we do our best to avoid getting sick... By Rhedd Maya4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Going to Graduate School With Sickle CellAugust 2020, I moved to Houston, Texas to begin my tenure as a graduate student at the University of Houston’s Graduate College of Social Work. I am in the Master... By Andre Harris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Caring for a Child With Sickle CellMost of the time when we are dealing with sickle cell disease, we are focusing on the pain episodes, sleepless nights, and all the pain medications. What we often forget... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What's the Relationship Between Depression and Sickle Cell Symptoms and Complications?As a medical student, I'm often tasked with researching the intersection of different health conditions. Recently, I looked into the connection between sickle cell disease and mental health disorders. Vaso-occlusive... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a soldier returning from war or a victim of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Working With Sickle Cell DiseaseAfter senior high school, I applied for a short course in broadcast journalism. I was so good before I completed the course, my lecturers already recommended me for a broadcasting... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With Multiple Chronic Health ConditionsBeing a medical student has given me a really interesting perspective into the health care system. I mean even before I was a medical student, I had seen more of... By Halimat Olaniyan4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Thinking About Dating a Sickle Cell WarriorThe first thing you must check before even considering asking a person with sickle cell out on a date is your genotype. If by now you still don’t know your... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding Joy When You Have Sickle Cell DiseaseHi All, my name is Grace. I am a wife, mother and I work as a full-time content creator. I also am living with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease... By Grace Adeyinka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With PriapismPriapism is a sickle cell complication that many people know nothing about. I understand because priapism is a complication that affects only male sickle cell warriors. I was 17 or... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments