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 and become sticky. Cells also become C-shaped, or...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 announce my school’s closure. I never really liked...reactionscomments
Heart Complications and Sickle Cell Disease...Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. It is also a global health issue. The abnormally-shaped red blood cells can block blood...
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 rates than the general public. Asthma can get...
An Interview with Andressa Hunsel...Andressa is the author of the children's book Keemaya and The Beach: My Journey Living with Sickle Cell. Inspired by her daughter's experiences with sickle cell and her experience as...reactionscomments
Can My Diet Help Manage My Pain Crises?...A balanced diet is beneficial for everyone, but it is especially important for people with sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is linked to low levels of essential nutrients including proteins...reactions4comments
A Hospital Visit During COVID-19...I want to quickly share my experience of being hospitalized during this pandemic. Now let me start this by saying I did not have COVID-19 (thank God), nor did I...reactionscomments
Resources for Sickle Cell...Do you or a loved one live with sickle cell disease (SCD)? There are resources that can help manage the condition. Some common questions that come up may include:...
Triggers, Tells, and Uncertainty...Triggers. I think most people see the word trigger and expect someone to be talking about or showing something violent. But when I say trigger, I mean something that happens...reactionscomments
Know Your Rights: Balancing Work And Health...A challenging aspect of living with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be finding and keeping a job. People with SCD often miss work because of complications or medical appointments. Recurring...reactionscomments
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 explaining what you are feeling may be frustrating...reactions1comment
Why Do We Get Sick?...Whenever I get sick, I find myself analyzing everything I did leading up to my crisis trying to pinpoint the exact cause of my pain. Hoping that maybe I can...reactions3comments
Accepting My Disease...I figured out that things were a lot easier once I accepted my disease. We all know sickle cell is something that you are born with and although there is...reactions1comment
Kehinde Salami...Kehinde was previously a health leader on Sickle-Cell.com. 39 years old born in Nigeria with sickle cell disease but didn’t find out I had it until I was in my...
Anyone have tips for managing in the winter?...The cold weather is sometimes hard for me to navigate....reactions4repliesWeather
Terms and Conditions for the Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2021 Giveaway...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2021 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments
Chanel Taylor...I was diagnosed with sickle cell at birth, and require regular blood transfusions. Through my life experiences, I aim to reshape the stereotypes within the sickle cell community. Through the...
Parenting...Does anyone have parenting or caregiver tips?...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyCaregiving
What do you look for when finding a doctor?...Finding the right doctor is important. What do you look for? ...reactions1reply
