Renal Medullary Carcinoma...The most common symptoms of RMC are blood in the urine and pain on the kidney side.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Match...Somedays, especially the ones in pain, felt never ending – but the years have really flown by.... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Music Therapy...Have you used music (either playing or listening) to help cope with pain and other symptoms? If so, what have you found most helpful?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Leg Ulcers and Sickle Cell Disease...Treatment usually focuses on preventing infection, controlling swelling, and easing pain. This may include:... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How Common Is Sickle Cell Disease?...For example: Despite these improvements, many people with SCD suffer from severe pain, depression, discrimination, and stigma.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
A Crescent Every Day...She couldn’t bear seeing me sick at all and wanted to at least ease my pain.... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I'm Not Broken, Just Bent..., and dactylitis, it can be hard for my partner to know the extent of my chronic pain so I had to learn how to express my needs... By Wunmi Bakare3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bukola's Sickle Cell Journey...I grew up going through good times and bad times with my health, sometimes months without any problems and then others with persistent pain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sickle Cell Disease and the Journey of Virtual Education...By this, I don't mean hospitalizations, but also moments of a pain crisis at home or being uncomfortable.... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Superpowers...Having to deal with daily debilitating pain can only build more strength.... By Chesterfield Hall2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Will I Be A Good Parent? A Journey of Acceptance...What if she has pain but can’t explain it? What if I make a mistake? How does she know that I love her? Can she feel it? See... By Andressa Hunsel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Balancing Work and Health...They included iron overload, high blood pressure, excessive dry mouth, insomnia, memory loss, seizures, fatigue, joint pain, swelling in extremities.... By Wunmi Bakare3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Oxbryta for Sickle Cell Disease...Oxbryta may also help reduce the risk of acute pain crises caused by blocked blood flow. However, more studies are needed.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
How I Learned to Cope With Stress...One known trigger for sickle cell pain crises is stress.... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Working on My Fitness...Okay, I signed up a while ago but sickle cell kept getting in the way. I would wake up in pain or too tired to go –... By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Health Resources...Hospital stays, difficult or embarrassing symptoms, and pain can make you feel hopeless.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
A Mom’s Heart Full of Gratitude...Do you feel you can do something to reduce the pain crisis? What tips do you have for our warriors?... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Emotional Support Animals...Do you have an animal that comforts you when experiencing pain or mental health issues due to your disease? Share about them here!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
What Is World Sickle Cell Day?...Sickle cell is known for causing extreme pain. Other common symptoms and complications include fatigue, acute chest syndrome, and infections.... By sonia-dattaray3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Natural Remedies & Diet Changes With Sickle Cell...I am beginning to feel the onset of a crisis, I will still revert back to my old ways and take paracetamol or codeine to help suppress and manage the... By Dialectic Dee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments