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...
Fatigue and Sickle Cell Disease...Fatigue is a common symptom experienced by children and adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). It is defined as a feeling of...
What to Know When Planning to Have a Baby...Most women with sickle cell disease (SCD) have safe and healthy pregnancies. However, women with SCD do have a higher risk of...reactions2comments
Coping with Long Hospital Stays...As treatments improve, people with sickle cell disease (SCD) are having shorter hospital stays. However, hospitalizations are still commonly needed to treat...
Living with an Invisible Illness Like Sickle Cell Disease...Acute pain and other complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) can be severe. However, this pain is invisible to other people, and...reactions1comment
Symptoms of Sickle Cell Disease...People with sickle cell disease (SCD) have abnormally shaped red blood cells. This can cause symptoms of blocked blood flow and anemia...
Staying Healthy in Colder Months...So the colder months are coming (depending on where you live) and as we all know the harsh cold temperatures are usually...reactions2comments
Glossary of Sickle Cell Disease Terms...Condition characterized by chest pain, cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. ACS is a potentially life-threatening complication of SCD and requires transfusions and...
