Living With Sickle Cell Disease Is a Never-ending Battle

You won’t have total control over how SCD affects your body. But you can take steps to manage pain and to reduce your chances of problems. SCD varies widely person to person. The severity of pain can range from mild to severe. Likewise, the methods to relieve it also can differ. Here are some good guidelines to follow:

• Look for pain triggers. Every time you’re in sudden pain, try to figure out what may have caused it. Although it’s not obvious at first, having a long-running list over time could help you find a link. (View More)