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Michael Quadri started the topic Food triggering a crisis? in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 1 month ago
Can food trigger a sickle cell crisis?
This may seem like a random question but I am very intrigued. There are so many things that can trigger a sickle cell crisis, some such as stress levels which I was surprised to learn about, but I was wondering if you have ever experienced certain foods triggering a sickle cell crisis?
Or, maybe a…[Read more]
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Michael Quadri started the topic Climate Change and Sickle Cell in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 1 month, 1 week ago
Have you noticed the effects of climate change in your area?
I have definitely noticed that it is getting much colder than it was in previous years. This could be bad for people with sickle cell as this is more likely to increase exposure to triggers that will cause a crisis.
How do you manage your symptoms in the midst of climate…[Read more]
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Go To Distractions From Sickle Cell in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 1 month, 2 weeks ago
It’s good that you can find some form of relief in thesw things. @ephraim771 what is your favourite genre of music, or what types of books would you read during a crisis?
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Sharing Hospital Rooms in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I can imagine this experience being a complete invasion of privacy and it may not be the best thing for patients, but unfortunately, many hospitals do not have the resources to accommodate people in individual rooms.
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Red Cell Exchange Transfusion in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Has your experiences with your transfusions changed at all since you started having them?
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Michael Quadri started the topic 2023 Highs in the forum Motivational Mondays 1 month, 2 weeks ago
It’s Motivational Monday!
Name at least one good thing that has happened this year so far that you would like to share. This can be health-related or something else.
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Good read in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months ago
I recently read Margarida Maia column about Stem Cell Transplant. Both the positives, but the challenges that are still present.
Very good read, I’d recommend!
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Good read in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months ago
I recently read Margarida Maia column about Stem Cell Transplant. Both the positives, but the challenges that are still present.
Very good read, I’d recommend!
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Day/Night Out! What do you do for fun? in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months ago
I am definitely a chilled, nice quite nice in type of person.
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Anime Lovers in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months ago
At the moment I believe Attack on Titans is the anime to watch for me.
I recently started a new one called BlueLock which is about football and I am thoroughly enjoying it -
Michael Quadri replied to the topic Anime Lovers in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months ago
At the moment I believe Attack on Titans is the anime to watch for me.
I recently started a new one called BlueLock which is about football and I am thoroughly enjoying it -
Michael Quadri replied to the topic Sickle Cell and Alcohol Consumption in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months, 1 week ago
The consumption of alcohol goes hand in hand with dehydration, which is a well-known trigger of a sickle cell crisis, so I think that extra caution should be taken when drinking!
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Michael Quadri started the topic Looking Forward to Breakthroughs in Sickle Cell Research in the forum Clinical Trials 2 months, 2 weeks ago
What are you looking forward to this year?
With each year that passes, one thing I always look forward to is the technological advancements and breakthroughs that we experience. This year, I’m looking forward to and hoping to hear positive news about breakthroughs in relation to the treatment of sickle cell disease.
Is there anything in p…[Read more]
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Just a Little Bit of Me Time in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I feel that disconnecting sometimes can really be useful and it’s good you have found what works for you.
I am intrigued… What videos games do you play? and on what console?
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Working through a sickle cell crisis in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I understand that the pain can be so unbearable that the only thing you can do is take medication and rest till the pain subsides. It is important that you do what’s best for you and listen to your body.
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Working through a sickle cell crisis in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I am happy you have such a caring and understanding son that can support you through the pain of a crisis. It is amazing when you have understanding family members who are also supportive.
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Michael Quadri started the topic Sickle Cell Crisis Pet Peeves in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 2 months, 4 weeks ago
What are the things that frustrate you the most when you are having a sickle cell crisis?
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Michael Quadri started the topic Just a Little Bit of Me Time in the forum Adults With Sickle Cell Disease 3 months ago
Sometimes, I want to switch off from the world and just enjoy a little be of me time. The time when I can switch off, without any real care or feeling of responsibility.
I do this by playing some video games, my favourite being Fifa, Call of Duty, and up to very recently a game called Fall Guys.
Life is stressful! So having these little…[Read more]
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Michael Quadri replied to the topic Racism & Sickle Cell / Racism in Healthcare in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 3 months, 1 week ago
It’s great to hear that you aren’t experiencing this where you live @virus
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Michael Quadri started the topic Maintaining Good Health in the forum Sickle Cell Disease Awareness 3 months, 1 week ago
We all have goals for ourselves and things that we want to improve on.
Whether that is eating more veggies, exercising more, or simply taking more breaks during the day.
I am definitely guilty of becoming so busy during the day that I sometimes forget to have breakfast/lunch. This is something I am working on.
What is that one thing that…[Read more]
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