Toxic Masculinity and Sickle Cell Disease...First of all, I’d like to introduce myself: My name is Kehinde Salami. I am 39 years old and have sickle cell...reactions2comments
Is it Me?...It's now 2021 and I started this journey in Wisconsin while attending middle school in the 80's, when I can remember a...reactions4comments
Life Is Pain...I was born with sickle cell disease and I’m always in the hospital....reactions1comment
How Can I Stay Up-To-Date on Sickle-Cell.com?...At Sickle-Cell.com, we empower people diagnosed with sickle cell and caregivers to connect by learning, sharing, and educating with other community members...reactionscomments
Asthma and Sickle Cell Disease...Adults and children with sickle cell disease (SCD) often have asthma too. In fact, people with SCD have asthma at much higher...
Asthma Medications and Sickle Cell Disease...Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, gasping, and chest tightness. Asthma is common in...
Do Doctors Believe The Pain?...There can be many challenges that arise when living with a chronic condition. Some may be short-lived, while others may become part...reactions15comments
Sickle Cell in the Time of COVID-19...COVID has forced the world to slow down, take a pause, and really evaluate the state of our society, of humanity. The...reactionscomments
Helpful Tips for Your Next Doctor’s Visit...Routine healthcare is an important part of managing sickle cell disease (SCD). Regular care is usually managed by a primary care doctor...reactions4comments
Do I Qualify for Medicare or Medicaid?...People with sickle cell disease (SCD) often face high healthcare costs. Paying for care costs from hospital visits, medical procedures, and prescription...reactionscomments
Interpersonal Racism and Sickle Cell Disease...Interpersonal racism occurs when personal implicit (implied) or explicit (obvious) racial beliefs affect public behavior. Interpersonal racism greatly affects the lives and...
What Is Sickle Cell Disease?...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of genetic red blood cell disorders. Normally, red blood cells are round and flexible. But...
Seeking Help at the ER...When acute pain cannot be controlled at home, stronger pain medicines in an emergency room (ER) are needed. However, seeking help at...
Living With Sickle Cell Trait...People with sickle cell trait inherit a sickle cell gene from 1 parent and a normal gene from the other parent. They...
Finding Love with Sickle Cell...February is a month of celebration. It’s Black History Month, the month of love, and a time to acknowledge the impact of...reactionscomments
Rare Disease Day® and Sickle Cell...There’s a day to recognize rare diseases like sickle cell disease! In the US, rare diseases are defined as conditions that affect...reactionscomments
Donating Blood Can Support Those Living with Sickle Cell...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited disorders that affect red blood cells. SCD causes red blood cells to harden...reactionscomments
Finding Ways to Enjoy Snow Days...As a child, I remember getting really excited for snow days. I’d sit in front of my tv waiting for them to...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell Disease Lifestyle...Lifestyle changes will not cure sickle cell disease (SCD). However, when they are combined with other treatments, lifestyle changes may reduce the...
Complications of Sickle Cell Disease...People with sickle cell disease (SCD) can experience many complications of the disease. Symptoms and complications are different for each person and...
