Stress, Travel and Oxygen…
Short video about travel tips, stress and getting oxygen while on a plane.
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Coping Strategies
Fish Oil and Sickle Cell
Learn all about fish oil, a simple, yet powerful remedy…
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How to Increase your Hemoglobin
One of the first things that patients with sickle cell want to know is how they can increase their hemoglobin levels. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that binds and easily transfers oxygen all over the body. SC warriors have less red blood cells; which means we have less hemoglobin than other
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Infusion Centers: An Alternative to the Rigors of the ER
One of the warriors on the SCW Facebook page got me thinking about infusion centers. I haven’t used them at all myself, but the discussion launched by Niki’s comment prompted me to do some research. An infusion center is usually affiliated with your hematologist’s office, outpatient center, or sickle cell clinic. [stextbox id=”alert” color=”000000″ bcolor=”690fef”
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Changing Your SC Mentality
Have you ever thought about sickle cell from a different perspective? Tosin explains how she has changed her view of sickle cell over the years. The sufferer is no more. I’m turning 30 in a few months, and as I look back on my sickle cell journey, I realize that I learned the most about
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Humor: The Best Medicine For SC
Nick, one of my favorite Warriors in the Spotlight, reflected recently on his best coping mechanism for dealing with sickle cell. And now here is the secret, for all of you.
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Why Alcohol and Sickle Cell Don’t Mix
Have you ever wondered why you have pain or a crises after a night of drinking? Well let me break it down for you.
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Transitioning From Teen to Adult with SCD, part II
April explores the steps of helping your teen gain independence and successfully transition into the adult system.
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The Global Angst of Sickle Cell
Tosin examines the plight of sickle cell around the world.
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Transitioning from a Teen to an Adult with Sickle Cell
In part 1 of this 2 part series, April explores the best way to transition your teen with sickle cell into the Adult system.
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