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
Sickle Cell & MalariaSickle cell trait (SCT) is caused by a gene mutation. This mutation changes a protein (hemoglobin) in red blood cells. SCT is also referred to as HbAS. Those with SCT... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Tips on Managing My Pain at HomeAs someone who lives with sickle cell anemia and who also lives alone, managing a crisis at home has its challenges. Over the years, I have been able to get... By Jenica Leah1 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
A Few Methods I Use To Help Me Get To SleepDid you know that around 70% of adults with sickle cell disease experience sleep disturbances? Well, I had no idea. I thought struggling to get to sleep was a "me... By Jenica Leah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 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
Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Pain CrisesSickle cell disease (SCD) can be very painful, especially during an acute pain crisis. This is also called a sickle cell or vaso-occlusive crisis. They can be sudden and may... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team 2 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