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
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...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...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...
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...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...
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
Understanding My Body - Coloring Page...Sickle cell disease is caused by an abnormal protein in red blood cells. This can cause different symptoms and complications, including joint...reactionscomments
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
Samuel Adeyinka...Sam was previously a health leader on Sickle-Cell.com. Sam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Kean University and a...
Self-Care in Uncertain Times...Self-care might sound like a buzzword, but in the face of pandemics and natural disasters, it’s downright necessary. There is a fine...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
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Jenica Leah...Jenica Leah is an award-winning author and blogger as well as a speaker living with Sickle Cell Anemia. Since being diagnosed with...
Tips on Paying for Care...People living with sickle cell disease (SCD) face high healthcare costs because of treatments and hospital visits. Health insurance plans may not...reactions1comment
Traveling with Sickle Cell Disease...For many people, traveling is an important way to relax and explore life. However, for people with sickle cell disease (SCD), traveling...
