3 Things You Shouldn’t Say When Treating Someone With Sickle CellBeing in a crisis that is so bad you’ve had to take yourself to the hospital is not the best feeling in...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2021 GiveawayWe are so excited to participate in National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this year! This month is for all of the strong...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
How Sickle Cell Affects My Social LifeSickle cell affects all parts of a patient's life: Finances, love, and our work, school and social lives. For me, this started...reactionscomments
Finding Empowerment Through Writing on a Tough DayToday was really overwhelming. Being a med-student is hard. Not just because of the insane amount of material or the long days...reactions1comment
Self-Care and CreativitySickle cell can cause feelings of worry and leave you overwhelmed. Finding ways to cope with the emotions and experiences that come...reactions1comment
How I Discovered Cannabis for PainI wish I knew about cannabis years ago, it would have saved me from a lot of stress. Truth is, ever since...reactions2comments
Universal Coverage and Sickle Cell DiseaseSickle cell disease is the world’s most common heritable blood disorder and arguably one of the most racially polarizing diseases that exist...reactions3comments
Transgender Care and Sickle CellAbout 1.4 million adults in the United States identify as transgender. For transgender adults with sickle cell disease (SCD), necessary transgender care...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2021We are so excited to participate in National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this year! This month is for all of the strong...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
Planning and Preparing for Exercise With Sickle CellExercise is important for improving our well-being as individuals living with sickle cell. Aerobic exercises like walking can help increase the flow...reactions1comment
What Is It Like to Visit the ER With a Pain Crisis?People living with sickle cell disease (SCD) often experience severe pain and sometimes need treatment in the emergency room. In our 2020...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
