World SCD Day and Juneteenth: Not a Coincidence...Juneteenth signifies freedom from pain, hardship, oppression, and terror, experienced by captured Africans.... By Andre Harris2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Things You Shouldn’t Say When Treating Someone With Sickle Cell...Then on top of the pain, we have to go through a series of questions and explanations to justify why we have come to the hospital.... By Jenica Leah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling With Sickle Cell Disease...The last thing I want is to be out exploring and having fun and a minor or severe pain crisis hits and I don't have my pain medicine... By Grace Adeyinka3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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
Blood Transfusions and Sickle Cell Disease...There is no evidence that transfusion therapy reduces pain during an episode.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Boys and Men with Sickle Cell Disease...Hydration, oral pain medications, exercise, and warm and cold compresses may provide relief.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Dating With an Invisible Illness...I started to panic because I knew the change in altitude on commercial flights had always been a pain trigger for me.... By Wunmi Bakare4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
5 Important Nutrients...Its deficiency can lead to chronic pain, osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis), and poor bone growth.... By Abayomi Afolayan3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sickle Cell and PTSD...Not to mention, not getting our pain relief on time. This seems to be a regular recurrence not once or twice but all the time.... By Alisha Whynn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finding Empowerment Through Writing on a Tough Day...I’ve always struggled with how invisible my pain with sickle cell is.... By Halimat Olaniyan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Staying Hydrated When You Have Sickle Cell Disease...During a sickle cell crisis, you can experience pain. The pain is mostly in the bones of the spine, arms, and legs.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Warrior Daughter Michelle...My daughter was very brave but I could see her pain and it was the hardest thing for a parent to witness.... By nunezadaljizamom1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Going to School with Sickle Cell Disease...Preventing and managing pain crises at school can be more difficult.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Priapism and Sickle Cell Disease...It is treated in the emergency room with intravenous hydration, strong pain medications, and additional tests.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The Girl Who Has Sickle Cell Disease...My mom always prayed with me and she understood my pain.... By Ladream236 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Is Sickle Cell Disease?...But people with SCD still experience severe pain and discrimination because of the disease.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Prioritizing Self-Care After Transplant...The bone-crushing pain, fever, chills, temperature spike, fatigue, tremors, and abdominal pain made me question my decision to participate in the clinical... By Wunmi Bakare4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Interview With Tiara Brown: Hospital Visits & More...I don’t like how it makes me feel and when the pain medication wears off it's like the pain never went away.* My family and I moved from... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Being Kicked Out of the Hospital...When I came to the ER I had to wait just that long and they didn’t care how much pain I was in.... By Whit03273 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sickle Cell Disease and Oral Health...Some people with SCD may have severe tooth pain, but others may not experience any pain at all.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
