The Challenges of Invisible Illnesses and IntimacySickle cell disease (SCD) can affect sex and intimacy for both men and women. Pain and other physical complications can impact the desire or ability to have sex. Stress and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
6 Tips to Help With HydrationHi Guys, my name is Grace. I am a wife, mother and work as a full-time blogger. I also live with sickle cell disease. In this video, I am sharing... By Grace Adeyinka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Terms and Conditions for the Sickle Cell Hydration GiveawayOfficial Rules, Terms, and Conditions for the Sickle Cell Hydration Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 lockdowns have made us all do things that... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Raise Awareness About Sickle CellHi Guys, my name is Grace. I am a wife, mother and I work as a full-time blogger. I also am living with sickle cell disease. In this video, I... By Grace Adeyinka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 drugs can be costly. Health insurance in the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 women in medicine. With Valentine’s Day, National Women... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 less than 200,000 people. The definition of rare... By sonia-dattaray3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with sickle cell. New here? We invite you to explore... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 and become sticky. Cells also become C-shaped, or... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 announce my school’s closure. I never really liked... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Interview with Andressa HunselAndressa is the author of the children's book Keemaya and The Beach: My Journey Living with Sickle Cell. Inspired by her daughter's experiences with sickle cell and her experience as... By sonia-dattaray3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can My Diet Help Manage My Pain Crises?A balanced diet is beneficial for everyone, but it is especially important for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is linked to low levels of essential nutrients including proteins... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Hospital Visit During COVID-19I want to quickly share my experience of being hospitalized during this pandemic. Now let me start this by saying I did not have COVID-19 (thank God), nor did I... By Grace Adeyinka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advances In Genetic TreatmentsAbout 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD). In the United States, most people who have SCD are Black. SCD is a chronic and serious blood condition that causes pain... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Triggers, Tells, and UncertaintyTriggers. I think most people see the word trigger and expect someone to be talking about or showing something violent. But when I say trigger, I mean something that happens... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Know Your Rights: Balancing Work And HealthA challenging aspect of living with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be finding and keeping a job. People with SCD often miss work because of complications or medical appointments. Recurring... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 explaining what you are feeling may be frustrating... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Do We Get Sick?Whenever I get sick, I find myself analyzing everything I did leading up to my crisis trying to pinpoint the exact cause of my pain. Hoping that maybe I can... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Accepting My DiseaseI figured out that things were a lot easier once I accepted my disease. We all know sickle cell is something that you are born with and although there is... By Grace Adeyinka2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments