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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Have 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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
Overcoming Worry & Stigma: Sadiq's Story (Part 2)...I introduced you to Sadiq, a 20-year-old young man who has sickle cell disease type SS in part one, Living with Sickle...reactionscomments
Sharing My Truth...When I was in elementary school and first diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, I never talked about it honestly unless it was...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Disease and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
How Can I Support My Child With Sickle Cell?...In my childhood days, anytime I had crises or got sick, my mum would be so emotional. She would hold my hand...reactions1comment
