Mekhi’s Sickle Cell Story

Описание: #PfizerSponsored Mekhi shares his experiences dealing with a debilitating pain crisis when he was younger. Figuring out how to manage his sickle cell was a process. He tried different self-care routines until he found what worked. He benefited from the support of his family and classmates. Now, he rarely has pain crises and plays on his high school football team, which has been a great source of support for him. Mekhi shares that at football camp, “I explained [to my teammates] that I had sickle cell and a lot of people didn’t know that. They were amazed at how I was managing all that and playing football.” Mekhi’s experience with sickle cell hasn’t been easy, but he has learned how to manage his symptoms. Now, he’s more engaged in managing his relationships and making plans for the future. You can see the resilience on his face and hear it in his voice. His strength is demonstrated by his courage to share what he faces. Talk to your healthcare provider and learn about how to help manage sickle cell at sicklecellspeaks.com.