Sickle cell trait

[Krystals198]

Hello I'm 29 years old and have sickle cell trait. For the past 2 days I've been having severe joint pain on my back knees and finger bones. Is this normal? If so what can I do to help myself. Thank you for your time.

[bluebug]

First go to your doctor and ask to have your vitamin D levels tested. Lots of people both with and without the disease have been discovered to have a vitamin D deficiency and the symptoms start of like yours. If you leave it it will get worse.

Once you have done that come back and say what the doctor says.

[Krystals198 in reply to bluebug]

Thank you very much.

[erica14]

I agree with bluebug. I found out months ago that I was Vitamin D deficient. I still take Vitamin D now. A pretty high dose at that. I have been taking it for about 4-6 months now.

[ksmart]

My daughter has the trait and has been experiencing chronic pain every since she could remember. Her nails are dark and would love some ideas to help with this!