extreme heat or cold can increase your risk of a sickle cell crisis.
4. Physical Activity
Exercising regularly with near-daily cardio sessions is a helpful method in the long-run as well. Be sure to consult with your physician before structuring the best workout routine for you.
5. Monitor Medication Use
Use over-the-counter (OTC) medications with caution. Use OTC pain medications, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, Children’s Motrin, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve) sparingly, if at all, because of the possible effect on your kidneys.
6. Find A Support Network
Finding someone to talk through the pain and emotional stress of