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January 22, 2020January 20, 2020

The Importance of Better Representation in the Medical Industry

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

Sickle cell disease is a condition that mostly affects people from an African or African-Caribbean origin. Nevertheless, the majority of those who have treated me for this condition have ... Read more

January 15, 2020January 14, 2020

More Life Hacks for Managing Sickle Cell

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

I previously shared some tips for managing sickle cell. If you found those useful, I have a few more suggestions that also may help. Deep Heat I find that ... Read more

January 8, 2020January 6, 2020

This Is What a Hospital Stay Looks Like

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

Whenever I feel ill, I exhaust my options. To make my sickle cell pain go away, I drink hot water, take painkillers, fill my hot water bottle, find a ... Read more

December 18, 2019December 16, 2019

These Apps Help Me Manage Sickle Cell

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

The manner in which technological advances have changed the way we live is nothing short of amazing. So many free applications exist to help us with every aspect of ... Read more

December 4, 2019December 2, 2019

My Little Helpers for Managing Sickle Cell

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

Living with sickle cell disease presents many challenges. Whether I’m at home or traveling, I need to make adjustments to ensure that I’m prepared if a vaso-occlusive crisis should ... Read more

November 27, 2019November 25, 2019

Tips to Handle Long Waiting Times in the Emergency Room

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

When we have a crisis or another sickle cell-related complication, we often require urgent medical attention and hospital admission. So we make our way to our local hospital’s accident ... Read more

November 20, 2019November 15, 2019

Healthy Eating: I’m Adding Fruits and Vegetables to My Diet

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

For someone who stresses the importance of health, my diet is poor. Thankfully, I have friends who have noticed the harsh reality of my eating habits and haven’t shied ... Read more

November 6, 2019November 4, 2019

Hydration Helps: How to Incorporate Water into Your Daily Routine

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

It is incredibly important for those of us with sickle cell to stay hydrated. Drinking water promotes healthy blood flow and reduces the chance of our red blood cells ... Read more

October 30, 2019October 28, 2019

Managing Sickle Cell While on Holiday

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

I previously shared my suggestions for someone with sickle cell to prepare for a trip and travel by airplane. In this column, I want to tell you about some ... Read more

October 23, 2019October 21, 2019

Tips for Traveling by Airplane with Sickle Cell

Columns, Her Sickled Journey – a Column by Tito Oye

In my previous column, I shared my suggestions on the preparations you should consider before taking a trip with sickle cell. The environment inside an airplane is not ideal for ... Read more