Fatigue...When I was little, and I would get sick, my mother would hardly ever let me skip school. She’d push me to...reactionscomments
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
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions1comment
My Airplane Essentials...As a frequent solo traveler, I believe the saying ‘catch flights not feelings’ was created just for me. I can definitely say...reactionscomments
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
Staying Positive With Sickle Cell...Telling someone to stay positive is one of the vaguest pieces of advice you can give to someone living with sickle cell...reactions8comments
Dancing in the Rain...I love dancing in the rain. I think it started when I first watched Dirty Dancing or maybe Singing in the Rain...reactions1comment
How Much Do You Know About Sickle Cell Disease?...Did you know that April is National Minority Health Month? Sickle cell disease is a rare disease that affects mainly Black people...reactionscomments
A Few Methods I Use To Help Me Get To Sleep...Did you know that around 70% of adults with sickle cell disease experience sleep disturbances? Well, I had no idea. I thought...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
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
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
Acute Chest Syndrome and Sickle Cell Disease...Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a common and severe complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). It happens when blood flow to the...
