#sicklecellhurts

Sickle Cell Warrior: One who was born into a life that they did not ask for, yet perseveres, in spite of the indescribable pain of the disease and the subsequent challenges associated with seeking compassionate care and relief from the very disease that threatens to forever break them mentally. physically, and spiritually. ~Rae Blaylark, In My Own Words #SickleCellMN #SickleCellWarror #SickleCellHurts #ConquerSCD #SickleCellIsGlobal #CureSickleCell #SickleCellAwareness #2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CFDlLnCDdgB/?igshid=170warv3i4r6q

Did you know that individuals with #SickleCellDisease metabolize morphine 3-10x faster, thus requiring higher and more frequent doses! #SCCAPE2019 @vcuhealth #TreatOurPain #SickleCellHurts #CureSickleCell #StopDenyingPainMeds #medtwitter (at VCU Health) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2h34gKA1wf/?igshid=i8lkt940kohw

Okay, the data is quite clear, so we'll say it again and again and again... SCD patients are the LEAST likely to die from an opioid overdose when compared to other diseases with chronic pain! #TreatOurPain #SickleCellHurts #CureSickleCell #SickleCellDisease https://www.instagram.com/p/B2h2x7tgDEF/?igshid=106m8c7bjylod

#BelieveMySickleCellPain #SickleCellHurts #CureSCD #ConquerSCD #SickleCellDisease #SickleCellAdvocate #SickleCellMN https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HZJPUgFzd/?igshid=1wd2f1o9qxwd7

Sickle Cell Warrior: One who was born into a life that they did not ask for, yet perseveres despite the pain of the disease and the subsequent challenges associated with seeking compassionate care and relief from the very disease that threatens to forever break them mentally. physically, and spiritually. ~Rae Blaylark, In My Own Words #SickleCellMN #SickleCellWarror #SickleCellHurts #ConquerSCD #SickleCellIsGlobal #CureSickleCell https://www.instagram.com/p/B14EIlfgrYO/?igshid=1uje39f709lci

We certainly are not where we need to be, but everyday we work hard to increase disease education and trait awareness. Public acknowledgement by this country's TOP public health official gives me great encouragement, though I know the fight is far from over. #SickleCellMN #SickleStrong #SickleSmart #kNOwSickleCell #SickleCellHurts #CureSCD https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Cj59hgwCp/?igshid=1m10cajny6s3v

I woke up this morning in pain all over my body my head is pounding, back is hurting, my hips hurt it feels like someone place weights on them, I fell very nausea from the water I drink early this morning and my left leg is killing me. I just want to have a good morning and to top it off I feel really cold. I’m just going to sit it out until I feel better. So I hope everyone is having a Good Morning.

Dear Whatever doesn't kill me, I'm strong enough now. Thanks! #SickleCell #ConquerSCD #SickleCellHurts