https://www.scdguide.org/acute-sickle-cell-pain daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3105e5078f540001ccfa32/1563493864063/hospital_icon.png Acute sickle cell pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d448b035cfd52000114bb70/1564773129902/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Acute sickle cell pain - Acute sickle cell pain checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3106e3586dde0001bd0032/1563494118963/icon3_space.png Acute sickle cell pain - CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3105d16f4bbd00017646b0/1563493842844/ER_icon.png Acute sickle cell pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7cb3be7ea100017e051d/1563393212018/overview_space.png Acute sickle cell pain - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3106a8586dde0001bcfb1e/1563494062351/icon2_space.png Acute sickle cell pain - DEHYDRATION https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3105c006b15800015cbabf/1563493825072/home_icon.png Acute sickle cell pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31065161de0e00013a1c72/1563494001069/icon1_space.png Acute sickle cell pain - ilLness https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31057c2bf47d00010570a6/1563493785122/ Acute sickle cell pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5cf7ec9d33d9b90001c97914/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Acute sickle cell pain https://www.scdguide.org/managing-your-sickle-cell-disease daily 1.0 2019-09-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e00710a52970001c8fd32/1563941849319/header.jpg Overview https://www.scdguide.org/introduction daily 0.75 2019-06-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5cf7fc4eb7d1630001db4323/1559755858407/header.jpg Introduction https://www.scdguide.org/summary daily 0.75 2019-06-07 https://www.scdguide.org/testimonials daily 0.75 2016-03-21 https://www.scdguide.org/new-page daily 0.75 2019-06-05 https://www.scdguide.org/large-image daily 0.75 2018-07-31 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5cf7fc4eb7d1630001db4323/1559755858407/header.jpg Large Image https://www.scdguide.org/priapism daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3104215729f30001edd6a3/1563493412577/ER_icon_space.png Priapism https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7c643140c20001cb2adb/1563393125120/overview_space.png Priapism - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3104665729f30001eddcb2/1563493479903/home_icon.png Priapism https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310373ee44080001d30bdf/1563940689785/new_piapism.png Priapism https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d448ff4b1300100018b6c31/1564774441377/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Priapism - Priaprism checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d100662eba1bc0001c83824/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Priapism https://www.scdguide.org/acute-chest-syndrome daily 0.75 2019-08-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310319ee22fc0001b12640/1563493146707/ACS_F.png Acute chest syndrome https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7bab5464d80001be3379/1563392948304/overview_space.png Acute chest syndrome - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d100d8b0ff3ce0001201f57/1561333659495/ACS_G.png Acute chest syndrome https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310232e852150001e3733d/1563492918324/ACS_icon3_space.png Acute chest syndrome https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3102c252a6cb00010c24d3/1563493069467/ACS_A.png Acute chest syndrome https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31027e5729f30001edb5c1/1563492993333/ACS_B_space.png Acute chest syndrome - Can ACS be prevented? Expanding your lungs using an incentive spirometer, especially when you have pain, can help prevent ACS. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d449029c0200e00014580dc/1564774450476/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Acute chest syndrome - ACS checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d24a21732c31500013e3be7/1563289991786/Lglutamine.jpg Acute chest syndrome https://www.scdguide.org/pulmonary-hypertension daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f8845be7ea100017f6a58/1563396172288/PH_7_space.png Pulmonary Hypertension - Swelling of your hands, feet, or belly https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f879f4f4e3900017c5b7c/1563396016529/Atc_5.png Pulmonary Hypertension - Feeling your heart beat out of rhythm or very fast https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7b600f15f80001e3409a/1563392872694/overview_space.png Pulmonary Hypertension - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f87edf5ed450001129e1d/1563396102663/PH_6_space.png Pulmonary Hypertension - Feeling like you are going to faint Feeling like you are going to faint https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f86282cdc380001b8bb94/1563395631059/PH_1_space.png Pulmonary Hypertension https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f88906d85cd0001d731c9/1563396245417/PH_8_1_space.png Pulmonary Hypertension https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f86b140e7fa00011d3808/1563395768230/PH_3_space.png Pulmonary Hypertension - Feeling very tired https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f8709445aa7000107646b/1563395875706/PH_4_space.png Pulmonary Hypertension - Chest pressure or chest pain Chest pressure or chest pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f8664d29e3d00015c996e/1563395706750/ACS_A.png Pulmonary Hypertension - Shortness of breath https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f88df445aa7000107a06f/1563396322539/PH_9.png Pulmonary Hypertension https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d449064cbcce10001aa9e10/1564774544037/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Pulmonary Hypertension - Pulmonary hypertension checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d100f9b495118000181f323/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Pulmonary Hypertension https://www.scdguide.org/painful-joints daily 0.75 2019-08-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4490902f6efd00013ec6b8/1564774555233/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Painful Joints - AVN checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f857c03060100016cb720/1563395456980/PBD_2_space.png Painful Joints https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f84f6d29e3d00015c6835/1563395322492/bones.png Painful Joints https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7b1503060100016b7c56/1563392798868/overview_space.png Painful Joints - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d1026b5db9e920001d0dc92/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Painful Joints https://www.scdguide.org/hydroxyurea daily 0.75 2019-09-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310b456f4bbd000176ad67/1563495240719/symptoms_space_2.png Hydroxyurea Therapy https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e57033fd8d80001cae452/1563318028371/HU_2_space.png Hydroxyurea Therapy - pain that affects your quality of life https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e5446364a3f0001cbdfd8/1563317323818/PainPerson_space.png Hydroxyurea Therapy - REDUCE ACUTE CHEST SYNDROME BY HALF acute chest syndrome https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7e43a07d350001df72b4/1563393610288/overview_space.png Hydroxyurea Therapy - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e52d324b18f00017e3a27/1563316954188/clock_space.png Hydroxyurea Therapy - long hospital stays https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d448c45af7b0500010a3ac0/1564773931434/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Hydroxyurea Therapy - Hydroxyurea therapy checklist for you and your health care provider For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e55796e9fb80001a5232e/1563317630323/BT_4_withspace.png Hydroxyurea Therapy - the need for a blood transfusion https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e52005565b8000144b163/1563316740180/calendar_space.png Hydroxyurea Therapy https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e54c57079f00001d0d244/1563317454655/redbloodcells_space.png Hydroxyurea Therapy - Anemia https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e50b7364a3f0001cb8b9e/1564771722003/gallbladder_2.png Hydroxyurea Therapy - NOTE: Hydroxyurea can be harmful to your fetus. Stop taking hydroxyurea as soon as you realize you are pregnant and contact your provider. https://www.scdguide.org/l-glutamine daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d448e33ae1a7900017b74b0/1564774010455/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png L-glutamine - L-glutamine checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7dd44f4e3900017b2b25/1563393498960/overview_space.png L-glutamine - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2de87f01805b000104f404/1563289732206/taking_pills.png L-glutamine https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d1272e271f66c000120a69f/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg L-glutamine https://www.scdguide.org/blood-transfusions daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310c516f4bbd000176bee2/1563495531489/BT_4_space.png Blood transfusions - MODIFIED EXCHANGE Sometimes your hemoglobin is high, and getting more blood could cause other problems. In this case, some of your own blood may be removed through a vein. Donated blood is given to replace the blood that was taken. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d448e7aaf7b0500010a6383/1564774021051/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Blood transfusions - Blood transfusion checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310d5ce80e200001414c54/1563495776090/BT_1_space.png Blood transfusions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310a9c3b5b7f0001513d77/1563495070164/Apt_8.png Blood transfusions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310bb1ce49f50001c51bfa/1563495416067/BT_3_space.png Blood transfusions - SIMPLE TRANSFUSIONS Donated blood is given through a vein to increase your hemoglobin. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310cc661de0e00013ab439/1563495640537/BT_5_space.png Blood transfusions - RED CELL EXCHANGE Sometimes it is better to replace most of a person’s red blood cells with donated blood. In this case, your blood is removed through a vein and goes through a machine where red blood cells are removed at the same time donated blood is given back to you to replace what is taken. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310a2ba6fab300015e2f6b/1563494958869/ACS_F_space.png Blood transfusions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7d74d29e3d00015b700c/1563393404718/overview_space.png Blood transfusions - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310ac8078f540001cd546d/1563495115809/ACS_A_space.png Blood transfusions https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d128b8fb5fae100013ddbfe/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Blood transfusions https://www.scdguide.org/stem-cell-transplant daily 0.75 2019-08-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3109062bf47d000105b60c/1563494675744/SC_4_space.png Stem cell transplant - Matched unrelated Volunteers who are unrelated to you, but have the same bone marrow type as you. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31089e33ae9b0001cf1e6d/1563494580250/SC_5_space.png Stem cell transplant - Haploidentical Partially matched family member (usually a mother or father). This type is still considered experimental. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31072b2bf47d0001059589/1563494190590/SC_1_space.png Stem cell transplant https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d448e9db1a84d000132842f/1564774065057/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Stem cell transplant - Stem cell transplant checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3107888fda860001ee261a/1563494332314/SC_2_space.png Stem cell transplant https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2df9723321ce000197a731/1563294109378/Imm_3.png Stem cell transplant https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31082c06b15800015ceb6a/1563494492976/SC_3_space.png Stem cell transplant - Matched related A brother or sister who has the same bone marrow type and the same mother and father as you. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7d1f0f15f80001e3781c/1563393318871/overview_space.png Stem cell transplant - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d13ba8f9993cf0001facd71/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Stem cell transplant https://www.scdguide.org/leg-ulcers daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f838e03060100016c77c6/1563394962497/leg_ulcer_2_space.png Leg Ulcers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7ac34c49b8000188c45e/1563392716990/overview_space.png Leg Ulcers - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f8335d9a47200017f5774/1563394871142/leg_ulcer_1.png Leg Ulcers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f83add29e3d00015c4162/1563394990343/leg_ulcer_4.png Leg Ulcers - Treating an infection If you have an infection, you will get antibiotics . Some antibiotics are given by mouth or through a vein. Other antibiotics are put directly on the skin. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f83ed831b3d0001696b7c/1563395057040/leg_ulcer_3_space.png Leg Ulcers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4490c2b4dbf70001224704/1564774608579/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Leg Ulcers - Leg ulcer checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d1549477c77160001ea5bd1/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Leg Ulcers https://www.scdguide.org/stroke daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f80a26d85cd0001d62eb3/1563394213286/Stroke_4.png Stroke https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7faa4f4e3900017b5cc3/1563940801264/Stroke_1_space.png Stroke https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f81bb4c49b8000189a079/1563394493215/Stroke_7.png Stroke https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f805340e7fa00011c60d3/1563394133760/Stroke_3_.png Stroke https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4490e3882ad60001e2748c/1564774657717/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Stroke - Stroke checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f812bc627f400017f33c4/1563394350741/speechdifficulty.png Stroke https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f81666d85cd0001d64fb8/1563394411565/call.png Stroke https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7a54be7ea100017dc2d8/1563392789312/overview_space.png Stroke - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f80e03140c20001cbab6f/1563394272998/Stroke_2.png Stroke https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d154b46395f200001042dcc/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Stroke https://www.scdguide.org/gallbladder-and-gallstones daily 0.75 2019-08-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7f2ad9a47200017edc16/1563393835442/ Gallstones https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f796817f2db000153861f/1563392707086/overview_space.png Gallstones - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f79c840e7fa00011b88dd/1563940843247/gallbladder_1.png Gallstones https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d449101b11f610001a6ba12/1564774669179/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Gallstones - Gallbladder checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d154fe63e391e0001148650/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Gallstones https://www.scdguide.org/enlarged-spleen daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f7921a07d350001decaae/1563392290497/spleen_2_space.png Enlarged Spleen https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f782b9b7b060001b4fa15/1563392052791/overview_space.png Enlarged Spleen - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d449121cbcce10001aaaaaa/1564774699072/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Enlarged Spleen - Splenic sequestration checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f788817f2db0001536b0c/1563940904442/spleen.png Enlarged Spleen https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d1681e14ffa720001298d1c/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Enlarged Spleen https://www.scdguide.org/kidney-disease daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f72c632ff3f000198515d/1563390667146/kidney_6_space.png Kidney disease https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f724350719f0001b683c3/1563390535359/kidney_5_space.png Kidney disease - Symptoms One of the first signs that a kidney has been affected by sickle cell disease is protein in the urine. This is called microalbuminuria. It can be found with a simple urine test in the clinic. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f77df8c7c120001d85655/1563391975743/overview_space.png Kidney disease - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4491587781fc00018bd9de/1564774755625/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Kidney disease - Kidney disease checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f720750719f0001b67cbe/1563390476220/kidney_1_space.png Kidney disease https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d168552d292580001451072/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Kidney disease https://www.scdguide.org/fever-and-infection daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b1d3895529f0001cd59f6/1565210237189/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Fever and Infection - Fever checklist FEVER CHECKLIST https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f76db8c7c120001d8347e/1563391722873/handwash.png Fever and Infection - wash your hands often https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f775548a2b9000127f923/1563391838346/vacc.png Fever and Infection - Make sure you have the right vaccinations (see the Vaccines Prevent Life-Threatening Infections section for more information) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b1e47b7eb1000013b475a/1565204133653/genetics.jpg Fever and Infection - Make sure you and other family members in the home get the flu shot every year. Make sure you and other family members in the home get the flu shot every year. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f75ab48a2b9000127c1e2/1563391403786/thermometer.png Fever and Infection https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f74ae702c3600017ea337/1563391175531/overview_space.png Fever and Infection - Section overview https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d1687621bdda70001ceb9fa/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Fever and Infection https://www.scdguide.org/talking-about-your-pain daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d697eccdb65fb00016a78c4/1567194835377/nopain.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b0df4a2d39a0001142ed4/1565199868361/verysevere.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b0d693f702100015472f8/1565199727602/verysevere.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2cf3452d20c200016f6a10/1563226956812/painscale_faces.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2cf1fa9f56000001900014/1563226622159/pain_faces.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d44842b47253100015597f1/1564771375861/chestpain_redo.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b0ece935bc10001cd9818/1565200082708/moderatepain.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b0e3dfbc4a000014c09aa/1565199937562/severepain.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2cf2590bdf960001e9ed46/1563226716734/pain_scale.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b0f445cb5920001563db3/1565200211176/mildpain.png Talking about your pain https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2f73f932ff3f00019873d9/1563391027285/overview_space.png Talking about your pain - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d1689563adb7600011484ff/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Talking about your pain https://www.scdguide.org/asthma daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31194c586dde0001be80ee/1563498831516/asthma_1_space.png Asthma https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d311a20e80e200001424900/1563499041862/asthma_1.png Asthma - Tightness in chest https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3112f3ca82c800016833dc/1563497211237/overview_space.png Asthma - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d311a62a6fab300015f8282/1563499107693/asthma_3.png Asthma - Wheezing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d449181b1300100018b85fc/1564774820604/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Asthma - Asthma checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d311a0d3b5b7f0001528a56/1563499024922/asthma_2_space.png Asthma - Shortness of breath https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d311a9b3c537f00019d06e4/1563499164912/ Asthma - Coughing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d16ec83a860cc000189993a/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Asthma https://www.scdguide.org/depression daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366f565bae620001290aad/1563848537445/depression.png Depression https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d36701bc1e840000119d4c2/1563849178873/ Depression - You can also call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at: 1-800-273-8255. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3670dd4515900001253a67/1563848929489/talking.png Depression https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3112a26f4bbd0001772ec6/1563497128744/overview_space.png Depression - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4491a4484334000163991b/1564774836151/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Depression - Depression checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d1708254c23760001fd82e4/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Depression https://www.scdguide.org/womens-health daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3662c13e6e930001a4c2e9/1563845319685/hotpad.png Women's health - using a heating pad https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3661dbc1e840000118e803/1563845086397/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366752cf043f00019b4454/1563846485176/pregnancy.png Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366b4a3e6e930001a5537e/1563847500903/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31122cce49f50001c593a5/1563497014827/overview_space.png Women's health - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366d7f7b0795000197d2c6/1563848070069/BT_4_space.png Women's health - occasionally a blood transfusion is needed https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d36633f241bfa000191da5d/1563845446920/ibuprofen.png Women's health - Taking ibuprofen around the clock, starting a few days before your period starts. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366d5dd42fb10001348784/1563848035685/Ms_9space.png Women's health - getting plenty of rest https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3668112a18230001caaa9a/1563846675093/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366e462a18230001cb100c/1563848264267/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366c25cf043f00019b925a/1563847718716/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366240eb5c0b000169df5b/1563845188903/menstrual.png Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366f027b0795000197e840/1563848455820/talk.png Women's health - Talk with your provider before you get pregnant and stay in close contact with them until the baby is born. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d36691458da790001702209/1563846937405/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3669eac1e8400001196e16/1563847152924/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3663f4130a940001989b72/1563845622069/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366d21cea4c700010265b4/1563847975319/bottle.png Women's health - preventing dehydration https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4491d0c0200e0001459bdf/1564774878058/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Women's health - Women's health checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d36660202040b00019f4ece/1563846147834/ Women's health https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366ce6d7be6a0001ea40b4/1563847912814/noun_vitamins_314417.png Women's health - taking prenatal vitamins https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d366c962a18230001caf525/1563847835050/ Women's health - eating a healthy diet https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d181f1053fad10001fa7ace/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Women's health https://www.scdguide.org/preventing-infections daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3658c1cd8d820001dfe1fd/1563842759557/antibiotices.png Preventing Infections - penicillin https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d36574f9b51270001a945ea/1563842384695/ Preventing Infections https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b367dd441ab000141b683/1565210250137/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Preventing Infections - Infection prevention checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3658d2130a94000197dc9d/1563842779245/vaccine.png Preventing Infections - vaccines https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3111a833ae9b0001cfd5b9/1563496884260/overview_space.png Preventing Infections - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d182ccb1d31a90001314713/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Preventing Infections https://www.scdguide.org/prevention-screening daily 0.75 2019-08-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d4b383f60b3470001c83d73/1565210697870/checkmarks_orange_lighter.png Prevention & screening - Other prevention checklist For you and your health care provider https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3655f95bae62000127622e/1563842049620/brain_space.png Prevention & screening https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3654ed130a940001979bf2/1563841774194/eye.png Prevention & screening https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3653d1d7be6a0001e8833c/1563841493853/ Prevention & screening https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3655935bae620001275b0a/1563841943040/liver_space.png Prevention & screening https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31110006b15800015d96a8/1563496712132/overview_space.png Prevention & screening - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d365482c1e840000117f6ce/1563841667719/ Prevention & screening https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d182fef2ea653000190d698/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Prevention & screening https://www.scdguide.org/avoiding-pain-triggers daily 0.75 2019-08-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d36509b58da7900016e847d/1563840670638/triggers.png Avoiding pain triggers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3651252a18230001c92686/1563840813488/changetemp.png Avoiding pain triggers - Extreme hot or cold temperatures Stay indoors if it is really hot or really cold outside. Avoid sudden changes in temperature like jumping into a cold swimming pool. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d36515bcf043f000199c4ca/1563840865729/feelingtired.png Avoiding pain triggers - Feeling tired Get plenty of sleep and rest when you are tired. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3651ed339e9100019c34f3/1563841007965/ Avoiding pain triggers - illness https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d365198cea4c700010066d3/1563840923185/stress.png Avoiding pain triggers - Stress Recognize when you are stressed and take action to handle it. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d36529ceb5c0b000168c3bd/1563841196564/ Avoiding pain triggers - places and activities with low oxygen https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3110803b5b7f000151ab5f/1563496583048/overview_space.png Avoiding pain triggers - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d365256c1e840000117d5cb/1565211011383/blooddrop.png Avoiding pain triggers - Menstruation (women) There are ways to manage cramps during your period. Birth control can lessen sickle cell pain during periods. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3650db02040b00019dd760/1563840737402/dehydration.png Avoiding pain triggers - Dehydration (not enough fluid) Drink plenty of fluids. Water and drinks without caffeine are the best choices. If you are getting thirsty throughout the day, you are not drinking enough. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d1847ac445dd700016cdba3/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Avoiding pain triggers https://www.scdguide.org/managing-stress daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3135c69532f5000154bcd0/1563506146532/relax.png Managing Stress - RELAX Build time into your day to just relax. Try deep breathing, yoga, meditation, or massage. Find a hobby that you enjoy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3136f72bf47d00010945e7/1563506441713/Ms_2space.png Managing Stress - Set limits Don’t be afraid to say no to things that will take more of your time and energy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31347b2bf47d0001091af3/1563505881035/ Managing Stress - Get plenty of sleep Get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. When you are tired, your problems may seem harder to handle and cause more stress. Getting enough rest also lowers your chances of getting sick. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3138463c537f00019f61c6/1563506782635/ Managing Stress - Plan ahead Make a list of problems that could happen, and think about how you will handle them. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d311034ca82c80001680519/1563496513824/overview_space.png Managing Stress - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31377b4a0127000146015d/1563506566300/ Managing Stress - Eat a healthy diet Eating well helps keep your mind and body healthy and strong. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3133e433ae9b0001d2958a/1563505640073/ Managing Stress https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31363a3c537f00019f3cc9/1563506256090/Ms_8SPACE.png Managing Stress - Keep a journal Sometimes it is hard to talk about your feelings. Writing them down is a great way to get them out so that they don’t continue to stay on your mind. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3136b03b5b7f000154d5c4/1563506370848/Ms_11SPACE.png Managing Stress - Be active Physical activity loosens tight muscles and can make you feel better. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31353f06b1580001607734/1563505993754/Ms_12space.png Managing Stress - Find a source of support Talking to someone who can help you cope with your feelings can lessen your stress. You can also talk to your provider. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d28cf463a78a7000127d522/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Managing Stress https://www.scdguide.org/taking-care-of-your-teeth daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d312d79a6c7b10001820130/1563503996687/Tct_1_space.png Taking care of your teeth https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d312e09078f540001d044d2/1563504155538/brush.png Taking care of your teeth - BRUSH Brush your teeth at least twice each day. Use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste with fluoride. Brush your tongue, too. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d312e8b078f540001d04da5/1563504278693/Tct_4_space.png Taking care of your teeth - FLOSS Floss between your teeth at least once each day. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d312fb1e80e200001442b99/1563504608655/Tct_6space.png Taking care of your teeth - Regular dental visits See a dentist at least once a year to have your teeth cleaned and your mouth checked for problems. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d312f36a6c7b1000182238d/1563504449019/Tct_5_space.png Taking care of your teeth - Eat a healthy diet Don’t eat a lot of sugary snacks or drink a lot of sugary drinks (like sodas, sweet tea, sports drinks, or lemonade). Also avoid tobacco and coffee products. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310ff23c537f00019c3a84/1563496445713/overview_space.png Taking care of your teeth - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31304e8e770e000170b6b9/1563504722520/Tct_2sapce.png Taking care of your teeth https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d28d0d8a938f900016ee501/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Taking care of your teeth https://www.scdguide.org/healthy-diet daily 0.75 2019-08-29 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f85311386300019ebbf1/1563818076783/dairy.png Healthy diet - 3 cups of dairy Good choices include milk, yogurt, cheese, and milk-based desserts like pudding. Calcium-fortied milk substitutes like almond milk or soymilk are also good choices. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3621d77525230001920394/1563828696722/Dew_1_space.png Healthy diet - Drinking Enough Water One of the easiest things that you can do to help prevent complications from sickle cell disease is to drink water. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f806ff013d00015dbf42/1563817996164/grains.png Healthy diet - 3 ounces of grains Grains include wheat, oat, rice, cornmeal, and barley. Foods made from grain include bread, tortillas, pasta, oatmeal, and breakfast cereals. Foods made with whole grain are the best choice. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d361c963887100001d9bd6a/1563827378888/vitamins_space.png Healthy diet - There are also supplements you can take if you are losing weight or aren’t able to gain weight by increasing calories on your own. Your provider can suggest one for you. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d361ee3f3914d00017c1fbb/1563827943532/sugar.png Healthy diet - Avoid foods that are high in sugar These foods don’t offer any nutritional benefit and are called “empty calories.” Examples include soda, potato chips, and candy bars. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3620eb389dca0001af2144/1563828462532/buffet.png Healthy diet - Avoid overeating When serving meals at home, avoid eating buffet style with platters of food on the table. Put the correct serving size on your plate before sitting down to eat. Don’t eat from the package. Place a serving size in a separate container and put the package away before you eat. If you get hungry between meals, eat a healthy snack. Extreme hunger at meal time may cause you to overeat. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3621ed1226ca00016320cc/1563828720949/bottle.png Healthy diet - Carry a water bottle with you so that you can drink throughout the day. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f735b4de4d0001025c04/1563817786959/eggs.png Healthy diet - 5 ounces of protein Protein comes from meat, chicken, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, eggs and processed soy foods. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f8c7b2e17f000148ce47/1563818185327/ Healthy diet https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310fb261de0e00013aed6b/1563496379346/overview_space.png Healthy diet - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f7ccb4de4d0001026717/1563817947246/fruit.png Healthy diet - 2 to 3 servings of fruit Fruit can be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried. 100% fruit juice is also a good choice. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d361fcef3914d00017c36e8/1563828183112/portion.png Healthy diet - Watch your portion size Eating from a smaller plate will help you eat less. When eating out, split the entrée with a friend or ask for a to-go box when your meal arrives and save half of your meal for later. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3130fe078f540001d07b72/1563504896772/ Healthy diet https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f78123c5dd0001ed6ca3/1563817868972/veg.png Healthy diet - 2 to 3 servings of vegetables Vegetables can be cooked or eaten raw. They can be fresh, frozen, or canned. 100%, low-sodium vegetable juice is also a good choice. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d361d9384a6e80001c06eb7/1563827604903/scale_space.png Healthy diet https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d28d2098abfef0001f7c48c/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Healthy diet https://www.scdguide.org/staying-active daily 0.75 2019-08-07 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f4c6b4de4d0001022317/1563817164958/gardening.png Staying Active - gardening https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310f478fda860001eebc19/1563496264570/overview_space.png Staying Active - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f342d2ae2e00013a9b2b/1563816774453/Exercise_space.png Staying Active https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f3e823c5dd0001ed23eb/1563816943352/SA_1space.png Staying Active - riding a bike https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31323429cfd10001ee5511/1563505211128/ Staying Active https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f3c6b4de4d0001021051/1563816909309/Swimming_space.png Staying Active - water aerobics https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f400b4de4d0001021467/1563816965846/dance_space.png Staying Active - dancing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f698d2ae2e00013add9e/1563817629871/drinking_space.png Staying Active - Always make sure to stay well hydrated while you exercise. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3133106f4bbd000179ddc2/1563505473351/ Staying Active - You don’t have to join a gym or use fancy equipment to get the right amount of exercise. You can walk briskly, swim, or mow the lawn. You don’t have to join a gym or use fancy equipment to get the right amount of exercise. You can walk briskly, swim, or mow the lawn. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d28d9c2a36f270001237278/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Staying Active https://www.scdguide.org/practicing-safe-sex daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d312c2e33ae9b0001d20267/1563503796034/ Practicing safe sex - Vaccines https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d312bc78fda860001f113bd/1563503560149/ Practicing safe sex https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31234c2bf47d000107ca7a/1563503105919/ Practicing safe sex - Barrier method https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d31240106b15800015f296d/1563503133770/ Practicing safe sex - Hormone method https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310ece6f4bbd000176e81a/1563496152634/overview_space.png Practicing safe sex - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3129ade80e2000014399c0/1563503224580/Pss_1_space.png Practicing safe sex - How to prevent STDs: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d28da6ba36f270001239490/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Practicing safe sex https://www.scdguide.org/tobacco-use daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35ecae67ece9000177f30e/1563815107396/caring_space.png Tobacco use - Be kind Make sure you are kind to yourself. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35e514d41d8600014bdbcc/1563813144068/bloodstream_space.png Tobacco use https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310e752bf47d0001061efd/1563496058835/overview_space.png Tobacco use - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35e5e18e3bab0001a0c33e/1563813351416/quit+smoking_space.png Tobacco use https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35ee91ff013d00015cf20f/1563815596945/Exercise_space.png Tobacco use - Stay active Exercise and keep fit as a way to help manage stress. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35e1e097440900010516a9/1563812336929/E-Smoking_space.png Tobacco use - Even electronic cigarettes have potential health issues, and the safety is unknown. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35ed0623c5dd0001ec8aa2/1563815193787/Ehd_1dpace.png Tobacco use - Eat well Make sure to eat a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35ea8e5e4dcf0001f5ef33/1563814570461/chestpain.png Tobacco use https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35e4068e3bab0001a09b93/1563812875913/healthy_space.png Tobacco use - It’s never too late to quit! This is something you can control. If you smoke or use other types of tobacco, make a plan to quit. As soon as you quit, your body will start to repair the damage that has been done. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35f005982a7600013cb09a/1563815958881/Award_space.png Tobacco use - Set up a reward system Eat your favorite food when you’ve been smoke free for a week, or set aside the money you would have spent on cigarettes and splurge on something you’ve been wanting. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3122cd4a012700014471dc/1563501265447/Atc_1_space.png Tobacco use https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35ef5b35f6d10001c0f8cd/1563815776051/celebrate_space.png Tobacco use - Celebrate Acknowledge all the small victories along the way. Congratulate yourself when you reach for the crossword puzzle instead of a cigarette with your morning coffee. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e83b6cba51800010f437b/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Tobacco use https://www.scdguide.org/alcohol-and-drug-use daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3120032bf47d000107814d/1563500565973/Ada_5_space.png Alcohol and drug use https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d3121bea6c7b10001811bfd/1563828695530/Dew_1_space.png Alcohol and drug use https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35db6760da170001abdd1c/1563810711898/talking.png Alcohol and drug use - Tell someone, like a family member or your provider if you or someone else thinks you might have a problem with drugs or alcohol. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d35dc02631667000192d9ce/1563811495049/depression_space.png Alcohol and drug use - Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone and is treatable. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d311f24a6c7b1000180e4df/1563811144167/Ada_7.png Alcohol and drug use https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d310dd74a0127000142cc3f/1563496053586/overview_space.png Alcohol and drug use - SECTION OVERVIEW https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc9fcf6d7456248b919ec58/t/5d2e871334098000013e48ac/1561085630540/Acute+chest+syndrome.jpg Alcohol and drug use https://www.scdguide.org/imanage-profile-guide daily 0.75 2019-09-11 https://www.scdguide.org/glossary-a-d daily 0.75 2019-08-07 https://www.scdguide.org/glossary-m-p daily 0.75 2019-08-07 https://www.scdguide.org/glossary-r-v daily 0.75 2019-08-01 https://www.scdguide.org/glossary-e-j daily 0.75 2019-08-07