Averting Cold Weather Crises...The hallmark complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) is acute pain.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Day in the Life of a Sickle Cell Advocate...Adult patients have been living with a constant fear of pain for at least 20+ years; when they are in pain they feel powerless, frustrated, and usually... By Andressa Hunsel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Overcoming the Fear of the Future...Luckily for them, I did not experience much physical pain. Physical pain was mild and occasional and I barely visited the hospital.... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
A Nigerian Warrior's Story...The swollen stomach was still there which caused pain. After the checkup, the results reviewed said that I'm sickle cell anemic SS (warrior).... By CommunityMember1a48173 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Controlling thoughts while in pain....What are some of the thing that go through your mind when you are down/sick due to SCD? ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My Crisis Triggers...But extreme excitement or sadness can cause pain and having to explain is another task.... By Rhedd Maya3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pain crisis at night time...Hey warriors. I’m Ezekiel, a 21 year old Nigerian living with SCD and I’ve always wondered if anyone else who’s got SCD suffers from midnight crisis or is it just...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
What Is It Like to Visit the ER With a Pain Crisis?...An overwhelming 93 percent of survey respondents said they have pain/chronic pain and acute pain crises as a result of SCD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sickle Cell Disease Lifestyle...This can increase the risk of an acute pain crisis.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Gallstones and Sickle Cell Disease...If you have abdominal pain, jaundice, or other symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Does exercise triggers pain crises?...He got interested in intensive speed running and suddenly he started complaining about pain. Is this normal for exercise to trigger his crises?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
It's Complicated...At 18 I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis in both hips.... By Jenica Leah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Overcoming Challenges of Sickle Cell: You Are Not Alone...I can recall that I got sick, which resulted in a sickle cell crisis. I had pain all over my body and was unable to move.... By Sam Adeyinka2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Accepting and Understanding Sickle Cell...A few minutes later, I was crying and groaning in pain. The backache had grown into a stabbing pain all over my body.... By Abayomi Afolayan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Things I Cannot Do With Avascular Necrosis...The pain would be so minute that it can be easily ignored. As the damage in the affected joint progresses, the pain becomes consistent.... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Kidney Problems and Sickle Cell Disease...Creatinine concentrations in blood and urine can tell doctors how well the kidney is filtering blood.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
The SILENT Disability...These complications include severe episodes of pain in the bones and joints. The pain can last hours or even days depending on the individual.... By Sam Adeyinka2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Today, I Cried My Lungs Out...What do you do when you are having a pain crisis?... By Rhedd Maya1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What's the Relationship Between Depression and Sickle Cell Symptoms and Complications?...I’ve seen it in my own life too and how I am sometimes able to distract myself from the pain or when I experience more pain By Halimat Olaniyan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dating, Love, Support, and SICKLE CELL...She is always tired or in pain, she is a soldier because she refuses to take her pain medications, unless she is extremely close to a crisis....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
