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For people living with sickle cell disease, joint pain, especially in the knees, can be a frustrating and persistent companion. When swelling and fluid build-up occur in the joint, doctors often prescribe corticosteroids as a first-line treatment. However, for those with SCD, steroids can trigger painful vaso-occlusive crises or lead to dangerous complications. I have […]
Continue ReadingSickle cell conditions are genetic blood disorders that affect haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. While both sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease involve mutations in the haemoglobin gene, they are fundamentally different in terms of symptoms, severity, and impact on daily life. Understanding these differences […]
Continue ReadingSickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide, primarily individuals of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian ancestry. The condition is characterised by the production of abnormal haemoglobin, which causes red blood cells to assume a sickle or crescent shape. These misshapen cells are less flexible and can obstruct blood flow, […]
Continue ReadingSickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide, leading to a range of physical and emotional challenges. One significant, often under-discussed aspect of living with SCD is the experience of social isolation. This article aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between SCD and social isolation, examining the causes, impacts, and potential […]
Continue ReadingAs someone who lives with sickle cell, I usually go to the hospital for an out-patient appointment every quarter. I remember some years ago, my haematology consultant told me about the importance of taking some vaccines because of living with sickle cell. As we arrived at his office and sat down, he continued ‘Miss Dehinde, […]
Continue ReadingIf you suffer from sickle cell, then you would at one point in time in your life have been admitted to hospital. What a lot of people don’t know is that there are different kinds of crisis. Many people don’t know this and people living with sickle cell might not know either. Every crisis can […]
Continue ReadingThere are many ongoing rumours that people with sickle cell cannot have coronavirus. Coronavirus can affect anyone, but people with pre-existing health conditions and older people are thought to be at greater risk of developing severe symptoms. It appears that the elderly, those with weak immune systems and people who have underlying chronic conditions, including […]
Continue ReadingWhen you get sick, not only do you have to process and deal with all the medications, symptoms and effects of the medication, changes you have to make to treat your illness, but socially you may have to withdraw from activities you once loved, making it hard to nurture friendships and relationships with those close […]
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