Don’t call me a sickler! Watch this video to learn why … and you can see more videos too. Hi this is your Sickle Cell Warrior. I finally decided to make a YouTube don’t call me a sickler video. There has been something on my mind. Someone left a message on my Facebook page and
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Sickle Cell Diet Hey guys, I just lost an amazing seven pounds on the sickle cell diet plan! You didn’t know about the SC diet plan? Oh, my gosh, you have to try it. Like, it’s amazing. It’s the best. Any time you want to lose a little weight, first you have to make sure
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Join Tosin in this video. Learn to disregard the number your doctor gave you about your lifespan. Join her in saying, “No more lifespans!”
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Spoken Word Spoken word is an oral art. It melds words and phrases together in beautiful patterns. Intonation and undulation punctuate these patterns in spoken word. Take a moment to hear this amazing spoken word poet. Let’s shine a light on the world of sickle cell. We hope you are as moved as we are!
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One of our esteemed Warriors in the Spotlight, Heather Avant was featured on the Dr. Phil show on December 17, 2015. She talks about how it is to live with sickle cell disease, then what the pain feels like, going through a VOC, and the stigma that we often face living with an invisible illness. Above
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I am so excited to see this!!! FINALLY Sickle cell takes center stage. Watch TBoz talk about Sickle Cell on the Doctor’s show. This was aired yesterday. I’m impressed with her speaking out on larger platforms, and bringing sickle cell to the limelight. Talking about how we are treated in the ED, talking about what
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Charmaine made this wonderful video that I just had to share with everyone. The more I do this, the more I realize that we are all so very, very, connected. It really made my day so I’m sharing it with everyone. Â Well done Charmaine! Keep living, striving, and fighting. xxx~SCW
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You are your greatest advocate. When ever you are sick, you’re in the hospital, or even emergency room, use the greatest tool that you have in order to make sure that your needs are met and that your health is a priority. The person that has the greatest stake in your health and well-being is
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Another sickle cell fun fact: taking a shower in the mornings may lead to a painful sickle cell crisis. Check out the video below and share your experiences.
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If you are in the hospital, in a crisis, and your pain is not under control….what should you do? You must be assertive in your care. Don’t be rude, or aggressive, just strongly assert your needs, knowing and insisting that your needs and rights are prioritized. Here is a short video that may give
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