I was recently in the ER for crisis. I found out at the age of 41 or 42 that I had it. It has been hard at times and hard to stay positive about it. I am so glad I have this organization to discuss it with.
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Speak to Yoruba people about Pako Ata a prickly ash bark relative known as Fagara or research on Google. You can buy in Shepherd's Bush and Dalston markets...
Wow at 42 thats amazing. My pain started at 6 months so I have known pain all my life. I am 35years now. I wiah you all the best. Stay strong.
make sure you drink lots of water and not a lot of sugary foods and drinks. The sugar makes your blood sticky and thick. eat lots of green leafy vegetables. I have done this with my son and this seems to help. He has the disease. I have the trait and so does my husband.
Do you have SCD or SCT? I thought SCD was diagnosed a lot earlier.
Stay strong I'm 17 & I've known all my life never give up
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