Sc disease - Sickle cell...Not sure if anyone knows but I got my blood work done and my testosterone levels are extremely low. I’m thinking of...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionDiagnosis
5 Important Nutrients...Have you ever wondered why the majority of people living with sickle cell look younger and have a smaller stature than their...reactions2comments
The Importance of Improving Your Nutrition...My name is Wunmi and I'm a foodie! Carbs, snacks, and sugary drinks are the way to my heart. I mean the...reactions7comments
Unmade Memories...It is always wise to plan activities way ahead of time. This is supposed to help make the outcome be well planned...reactions4comments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health Conditions...Surveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions1comment
Fearfulness vs. Fearlessness...Sometimes I worry that I am living my life in fear. In fear of triggering a sickle cell attack, of not being...reactions5comments
Lena Harvey...Lena Harvey hails from the heartland, having been born in Chicago, IL and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1989, at the age...
Supporting Children With Chronic Pain...In my role as a mother and sickle cell advocate, I often talk about acceptance. It starts with accepting the illness, after...reactions2comments
Identity Crisis - A Stranger In My Own Body...At the end of each year, many people reflect on their personal accomplishments - reviewing wins, losses, successes, and failures - intently...reactions3comments
Misconceptions on Drug Use and Dependency...Pain is unbearable, even for the strongest warrior and soldiers. The measurements health officials put on pain are totally unnecessary if you...reactions4comments
How to Make 2022 a Better Year With Sickle Cell...'I want this year to be better than last year.' Have you ever told yourself this? Sure you have. As humans, we...reactions3comments
Sometimes It's Okay to Be Perceived as Defensive...One problem most SCD patients face is verbal abuse. The things people say to us are sometimes too mean and unfair. We...reactions10comments
Overcoming Anxiety...If you’ve read some of my other posts, you may know I have sickle cell anemia and anxiety. The thought of having...reactions2comments
Unheard...This winter has been unusual. We’ve managed to stay in the 60s temperature-wise through December. I’m not even sure it’s snowed. But...reactions7comments
2nd Sickle Cell In America Survey...Sickle cell may be invisible, but everyone's experiences matter. Consider taking this survey to share some of the challenges of living with...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Alone Isn't Lonely...When sickle cell patients talk about how it affects their love life, most people think it’s an extreme exaggeration. Sadly, this is...reactions3comments
How To Deal With Tough Times...We all face tough times at some point in our lives whether that is going through a financial crisis or dealing with...reactions2comments
Are You Feeling Invisible?...I have not been to the emergency room in years due to the treatment I received years ago. So, consider how I...reactions2comments
Financial Planning for a Transplant...September is Sickle Cell Awareness month so earlier this year, I launched a web project titled "The Diary of a #SickleCellProdigy". This...reactions1comment
