Two of the most commonly known symptoms of sickle cell disease are a vaso-occlusive crisis (perhaps the best-known symptom) and fatigue. But others aren’t so well-known; in fact, I’d say most people aren’t aware…
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I’m writing from the heart of the EHA2025 Congress, hosted by the European Hematology Association (EHA), in Milan, Italy. I’m surrounded by leading experts, researchers, and, most importantly, fellow patients who understand what…
I was recently discharged from the hospital after experiencing a severe sickle cell crisis. It was one of those episodes that lingers. The kind that leaves you grappling not only with physical pain,…
Living with sickle cell disease is no small feat. It’s a condition that comes with a host of symptoms, complications, and issues that are unpredictable and span a lifetime. When people think…
First things first: Take a deep breath. Finding out your child has sickle cell disease can be overwhelming. It’s not what you planned or hoped for, and while it changes things, it doesn’t…
Traveling to cold climates with sickle cell disease can be daunting. Low temperatures can trigger a crisis, causing intense pain and discomfort. None of us want that. I recently returned from a…
Sometimes it’s important to dive right in and conquer your fears. In 2018 and 2019, I suffered two major health events: a pulmonary embolism and a severe sickle cell crisis, which happened…
In the wake of the British government announcing recently that it plans to cut its welfare budget by more than £5 billion ($6.5 billion), I’ve noticed a shocking number of comments in mainstream and…
The date was Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. It started like any other day. As I settled down to start working, I noticed I had a lot of messages, and more came in as the…
In a society that’s seemingly obsessed with sex and physical intimacy, you may be surprised to hear that there aren’t many resources available for those with chronic illness and physical limitations. So let’s talk…
Keeping with the theme of February, the month of love, I wanted to offer some practical tips for how to support a partner with sickle cell disease. The reality of living with a…
Because today is recognized as Valentine’s Day or “love day” across much of the globe, I want to explore the difficulties that can arise within romantic relationships when one partner has sickle cell…
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