Tag: Crises and Pain
Yoga and Sickle Cell
Read about April's journey from becoming a yoga student to a yoga master, and a teacher's teacher.
Should You Use Marijuana for Sickle Cell?
If you were considering using marijuana for sickle cell, here are a few things to think about.
Pack it Up!
The Boy Scout motto is Be Prepared. As a Sickle Cell Warrior or Caregiver, you too must always be prepared. Get ready for a crisis with your bags packed
Stop The Pain Before It Starts!
Ever wondered what else you can do to improve your health, avoid sickle cell episodes, and generally feel better? Here are some basic tips to get you started--from one warrior to another.
Learn Your SCW’s Body for Yourself
Learning your child's body can be a daunting task, especially with sickle cell. ElleJ shares her strategies with you, from one warrior mom to another.
Sickle Cell and Getting Prescriptions Filled
Have you ever had a doctor refuse to write you a script or a pharmacist refuse your prescription? James gives some tips on how to get your prescriptions ordered and filled, no matter what state you live in.
For Parents: Overcoming the Fear of Sickle Cell
Don’t give in to fear, fight every battle as if your warrior’s life depends on it!
How to Help those Affected by Sickle Cell Disease
Friends, partners, and family with a sickle cell warrior often wonder, what can they do to help? Here are a few tips to set you on the right path.
Sickle Cell Stress and the Holidays
Sickle cell episodes are often triggered during the holidays. James explains why this happens and gives some tips on how to avoid a holiday hospitalization.
Fighting For Your Rights in the Hospital
SCW expounds on what to do when you have been treated badly by a nurse or doctor in the hospital. Know your rights and take control of the situation!
