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Did 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...

For 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...

I 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...

To 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...

Sickle 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...

Technology 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...

When 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...

One 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...

It 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...

When 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;...

Working with sickle cell can be really tough. I say this because of the unpredictable nature of sickle cell disorder. This minute you're fine, the next you're in pain trying...

Traveling abroad used to make me nervous. The feeling of 'have I packed everything?' is a bit more intense when you have to consider more than just clothes, currency, and...

I introduced you to Sadiq, a 20-year-old young man who has sickle cell disease type SS in part one, Living with Sickle Cell: Sadiq's Story. Despite all the challenges, he...

When I was in elementary school and first diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, I never talked about it honestly unless it was absolutely necessary. My mom didn’t want me to...

Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...

In my childhood days, anytime I had crises or got sick, my mum would be so emotional. She would hold my hand and say, “I’m so sorry you have to...

When you live with sickle cell disease (SCD), it is important to drink plenty of water and other fluids. This helps you to stay hydrated. If you become dehydrated, your...

I first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I had my first crisis at 19. It is definitely different growing up as someone living with sickle cell...

Hi guys, my name is Grace. I am a wife and mother, and I work as a full-time blogger. I am also living with sickle cell disease. We all know...

I first understood what it meant to have sickle cell when I was growing up as a child in primary school. Often I would miss a lot of time off...