Posts Tagged ‘Crises and Pain’
Rainy Lake Medical Center, International Falls, MN – Negative Review
Hello everyone, Patients all over the world struggling with sickle cell disease often go to the hospital when they are in a crisis and receive poor medical care from healthcare workers who have little to no knowledge of SCD. This has got to stop. In this section, we will be featuring real stories from sickle…
Read MoreSickle Cell and Endari
**Due to a production issue Endari is not currently available, but as soon as becomes available we will post it up on the website. Hello everyone, great news! Endari is available as of December 17. Endari is a concentrated form of L-Glutamine. Its formuls is for sickle cell disease. When taken as directed, it has…
Read MoreAvascular Necrosis, Hip Replacements and Sickle Cell
What to do with AVN when you are young? See the message below! One and a half years ago I had a hip replacement and I am young (in my early 20s). I had AVN in my left hip which progressively got worse over the course of 8 years to the point where I could…
Read MoreTips to Prevent Sickle Cell Crisis in the Summer
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Read MoreStop Mistreatment of Sickle Cell Patients in the Emergency Room
Research Study Request: Chronic Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
From time to time, we get requests from researchers who would like members of the sickle cell community to participate in various types of research. This inquiry has been pre-screened, and your info will be kept confidential and private. In addition, please use your own judgement, and only proceed if you feel comfortable doing so.…
Read MoreYoga and Sickle Cell
Read about April’s journey from becoming a yoga student to a yoga master, and a teacher’s teacher.
Read MoreShould You Use Marijuana for Sickle Cell?
If you were considering using marijuana for sickle cell, here are a few things to think about.
Read MorePack 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
Read MoreStop 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.
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