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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Last week, I shared that I’m conflicted about joining clinical trials that test potential treatments for sickle cell disease. Although I don’t yet trust the healthcare system enough to participate, there are…
A few weeks ago, I attended a sickle cell awareness event for pharmacists. I was simply there as an interested sickle cell disease patient; I don’t work in the pharmaceutical industry. One…
When you hear the word “accessibility,” what thought springs to mind? For me, accessibility is about making adjustments so people with individualized needs can experience a building, activity, document, or other part of life…
I was recently invited to attend a pharmaceutical networking event that focused on sickle cell disease. The event was hosted by Black Pharma, a nonprofit organization that promotes greater representation of Black…
Sometimes when we patients talk about the stigmas associated with sickle cell disease, I don’t think people fully grasp what we mean. I’ve written about some of the negative connotations about sickle…
There is something that some people do that bothers me when I tell them for the first time that I have sickle cell disease. I’ll introduce sickle cell disease into the conversation, and…
For those who are unfamiliar with my previous columns, I often write about a recurring theme: the importance of preventive action in the management of sickle cell disease. I am a staunch…
Last Friday was notable for two reasons: my most recent column was published, and I canceled a planned meeting with two friends at the last minute because of pain. That had me…
I’m extremely passionate about raising awareness of sickle cell disease. That probably comes as no surprise, considering I have the condition and write a patient column focused on precisely that! Still, I…
I recently suffered a sickle cell crisis while on a trip to Jamaica, which was particularly difficult because my partner was also ill. I was in an unfamiliar location, and the pain…
Is there a worse feeling than when someone you love is unwell and you can’t help them? Because I have sickle cell disease, my immune system is compromised. This means I can catch…
At the end of each year, it seems like everyone and their dog publishes a round-up on social media of all the wonderful things they experienced in the previous 12 months. It’s great, as…
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