When I was younger, I hated taking medication. It didn’t sit well with me that I had to take it…
Dunstan Nicol-Wilson
Dunstan Nicol-Wilson is a clinical project manager from South East London, United Kingdom. Dunstan has his master’s in public health with a global health focus. Dunstan was diagnosed with the “invisible disorder” sickle cell disease from birth in 1993. He hopes that his column will raise awareness for this disease, encourage others to share their stories, and showcase all the ups and downs of living with a rare condition. Dunstan loves anime, cooking, and Manchester United.
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Articles by Dunstan Nicol-Wilson
If you’ve read my columns, you know how much I praise and appreciate my support system. Everyone close to me…
Recently, I’ve been struggling with a departure from my normal routine. I’ve written about how exercise and good nutrition have…
One of the hardest things about growing up with sickle cell disease wasn’t the pain. It was the limitations…
Five years ago, I wasn’t sure I could do this. I remember staring at a blank screen and wondering whether…
Last in a series. Read part one. As the sickle cell pain crisis crashed through my body, I…
First in a series. If you’ve read my recent columns, you’ll know I’ve been in a really good place with…
Having a remote job has been a game-changer for me as someone with sickle cell disease. I’m better able…
As the season shifts from winter to spring, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on what this past winter has meant…
One of my most important takeaways from therapy is the idea of building a body of evidence — proof that…