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.
Tag "Crises and Pain"
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!
How can you tell if your baby is having sickle cell pain or a crisis? SCW breaks down the 13 signs…
Pain meds can lead to constipation. Keep your bowels running smoothly with a few tips from other warriors just like you.
Have you ever been in crisis that you don’t remember much of anything? Well then, this article is for you.
Have you ever taken a shower in the AM and had pain almost immediately afterwards?
You are in the hospital, and after many failed attempts, your pain is still out of control. What do you do?
Why not just skip the rigors of the emergency room altogether? Try the direct admit system. It’s like concierge medical care.
For many of us with sickle cell, going to the emergency room is one of the worst parts of having the disease. Here are a few tips to help you make the ER visit less stressful and more successful. Good luck!
Story of my first crises. A lovely family day at the beach, went awry with sickle cell…and so it began. Share your sickle cell first crises story in the comments section.
Have you ever wondered what the nurses are saying in the nurses’ station about you as a sickle cell patient? Well, wonder no further…Proceed at your own risk.
How do you deal when a friend or family member is going through a crises? Check the video to find out more.
Meet Elise: a beautiful, eloquent SCD warrior bravely sharing her story of the struggles of dealing with sickle cell.
I was wondering if anyone else has pain right before their period starts or during. I never was a woman to get cramps or migraines but i do get pains in my left knee right before my period starts. Lately I’ve been also feeling drowsy and drained. I have said
I’m sure many sickle cell warriors can relate to having near death experiences. I’ve been deathly ill a quite a number of times, but out of those numerous admissions, only once can I quantify as being near death. The first was in 1993. I had Malaria, Cholera and Pneumonia when
