Due to the fact that your body has a lower red blood cell count than most people, your system burns more energy trying to produce healthy red blood cells. You may have a greater need to eat more often than other people. This certainly is true of me. I have always been one to eat a little bit of food many times throughout the day. My body has always required nourishment every few hours. As a result, I always have food of some kind with me as well as water.
If your body needs are similar, it’s wise to keep this in mind, especially if you’re going to be out for long periods of time. Power bars, granola bars, fresh or dehydrated fruit are easy food items to carry on your person or in your car.
Since many painkillers can cause nausea if taken on an empty stomach, keeping snacks on hand is also helpful in case you have to take pain medicine on the go. Having food and water available when out with friends will allow you to continue socializing without having to make special stops to satisfy your needs.
This blog is intended to help people of all ages cope with many of the challenges that come with Sickle Cell Disease. When first launched, my target audience was teens and parents. Over the years, however, the scope of my content has expanded to help people of all ages who may struggle with similar complications as I. Whether you’re reading this for yourself or to help a loved one cope with Sickle Cell, I believe there is something here for everybody affected by this disease and other illnesses.
- Home
- About Me
- Dedication
- Introduction
- Contents of Topic 1
- Contents of Topics 2-5
- Contents of Topic 6
- Contents of Topics 7-9
- Contents of Topics 10-13
- Contents of Topics 14-16
- Contents of Topics 17-19
- Coping with Sickle Cell
- Health and Nutrition
- Leg Ulcers - My Experiences
- Leg Ulcers - Treatments
- More on Meditation
- My Artwork
- My Hip Problems
- My Music
- My Poetry
- My Sushi
- Red Light Therapy
- Thoughts / Experiences
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