An Interview With Tito (@hersickledjourney)...The Editorial Team at Sickle-Cell.com is highlighting people in the sickle cell community and their journeys in a series of Instagram interviews. We talked to Tito, aka @hersickledjourney, about her...reactions2comments
Sickle Cell is Just as Serious as Any Other Chronic Illness...Trying to live a normal life is challenging, trying to live a normal life with an invisible, serious chronic illness like sickle cell is even more challenging, especially when very...reactions3comments
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 struggling to get to sleep was a "me...reactions4comments
Finding Natural Remedies & Diet Changes With Sickle Cell...It is quite rare that we get told of alternative therapies or natural ways of managing sickle cell. All of my life, I have been told that the only way...reactions2comments
Fear of Flying...Did you know high altitudes are a trigger for sickling? Basically, the higher you go up the less oxygen there is for you to breathe. The human body is amazing...reactions1comment
Writing, My Only Escape From Life With SCD...For many years, writing has been my perfect escape routine. I write about all I feel and think. It is my confidant. When I started, I wasn’t comfortable with sharing...reactions3comments
How I Keep Track of My Disease...I think I say this so many times that anyone who has read my previous articles is probably tired of me saying it, and that is that sickle cell anemia...reactionscomments
Laboring for Sickle Cell Trait...To labor ceaselessly upon a work unrecognized as to its merits is a difficult task. If you view the etymology of the verb labor, you will find the true meaning...reactionscomments
Active 6 days agoHave you experienced workplace discrimination? ...What have you done when you have been discriminated against because of sickle cell? What kind of discrimination have you faced?...reactions3repliesCopingWork & Employment
Coping...Do you find it difficult to sustain your relationships because of sickle cell?? How do you cope with lonely days?...reactions5repliesCoping
Patient-Controlled Analgesia for Pain Crises...Sickle cell disease (SCD) can be very painful, especially during an acute pain crisis. This is also called a sickle cell or vaso-occlusive crisis. They can be sudden and may...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell & Workplace Discrimination...When I graduated from university, I knew that I would need to get a job that would help me to sustain myself. The initial plan was to have enough income...reactions1comment
How I Learned to Cope With Stress...One known trigger for sickle cell pain crises is stress. All my life, I’ve been recommended to avoid stress and to learn how to cope with stress. My parents at...reactions1comment
André Harris...André Marcel Harris obtained his Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Fayetteville State University. At Fayetteville State, he was privileged to study abroad in Shanghai, China. While earning his undergraduate...
A Crescent Every Day...It was around Christmas when I had my first crisis. I was four years old. We had traveled out of town for the celebration when it happened. My parents quickly...reactionscomments
What's In My Travel Medication Bag...When traveling, I always like to feel as prepared as possible for anything that could happen in regards to my sickle cell. For those of us that live with it;...reactions2comments
Travel Tips ...What have you found helpful to pack for when you travel?...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Finding Balance Between Work and Health...Working with sickle cell can be really tough. I say this because of the unpredictable nature of sickle cell disorder. This minute you're fine, the next you're in pain trying...reactions2comments
My Travel Check List...Traveling abroad used to make me nervous. The feeling of 'have I packed everything?' is a bit more intense when you have to consider more than just clothes, currency, and...reactions1comment
