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...It seems like that is all I know, CHANGE. Over a period of a few months, I have had to change several of my healthcare specialists. For me, it takes...

...The weather in the Midwest is just about as unpredictable as sickle cell pain is. It’s March, so it makes sense that it would be a little cold and I...

...My name is Grace, I am a wife and mother, and I work as a full-time content creator. I also live with sickle cell disease. One of the many ways...

...Content Warning: This article discusses abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or...

...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...

...Have you ever caught yourself lying awake in the middle of the night, going back to months ago to find out what went wrong? Or preparing a session with the...

...The best my health has ever been was in D.C., before starting medical school. I mean, there are lots of reasons why this makes sense. I had a steady, though...

...There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...

...Traumatic experiences can be life-changing, and it is well understood that such experiences can have long-term effects. In addition to mental health challenges, past traumatic experiences can lead to other...

...With sickle cell, time is always of the essence. Life is unpredictable but even more so when you have an unpredictable chronic illness. You never know how much time you...

...I believe everyone living with sickle cell disorder has an idea of what avascular necrosis is. Even if you have not experienced it, you must have seen someone or heard...

...To anyone who may witness me in a pain crisis, please do not judge me in my worst moment. Living with a chronic illness, especially one as painful as sickle...

...I've said it about a million times, I'm happy I participated in a clinical trial and got a second chance at living my life without the limitations of sickle cell...

...Undergoing a transplant is a difficult process for children and adults because each stage - from conditioning to stem cell infusion, and recovery - poses a different challenge. A common...

...I like to believe that having sickle cell doesn’t at all limit my potential. That if I really want to do something, then I can. However, I have to say...

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