Sickle Cell Trait- Exertional Sickling in Athletes

Athletes with Sickle Cell trait have special considerations before and during their workout. During intense exercise, these athletes are at risk for a possibly life threatening condition called "exertional sickling." The athlete's red blood cells change from a disc shape to a rigid, sickle shape and can become trapped in arteries leading to muscles, blocking oxygen from getting to muscle and tissue. Exertional Sickling is a serious condition that can cause pain, weakness, and fatigue, and can be live threatening. Rest, hydration, and high flow oxygen are used to treat and prevent an exertional sickling crisis.
This animation was created for the athletic department at the Florida State University and was presented by Kendall Campbell, M.D., Associate Professor at the Florida State University College of Medicine. All content is copyright 2012 by the Florida State University College of Medicine.

[@Rage-of-BC]

Its sickening how the trait is overlooked as something "not that serious". Everyone with the trait has there own experiences or none at at. For me if it's too hot is like I feel drained even when not doing anything strenuous. I am more thirsty then the average person etc. Some of us experience the same ailments as those with the disease, just on a lower and slower scale. Those with SCD have problems with their bones, teeth the crisis etc.. right now my back bones are affecting my hip, I have lost teeth due to my body not being able to absorb calcium effectively, the way how my body breaks down proteins are similar to a person with SCD but just slower. My kids that do have the trait share the same exact symptoms even though we dont have the full blown disease. I just feel more studies should be conducted in regards to how SCT affects adults.

[@soherestheteasis496]

I was recently in the hospital because of the trait

[@Rage-of-BC]

@@soherestheteasis496 I'm sorry to hear that. Did they link your hospitalization to your SCT?

[@soherestheteasis496]

@@Rage-of-BC the said no and that since i have the trait I dont feel pain and that it was just muscle inflammation but sickle cell trait can cause muscle inflammation

[@Rage-of-BC]

@@soherestheteasis496 see that's the crap I'm talking about. SCD breaks down muscle or protein abnormally due to the lack of adequate oxygen being able to reach all the parts of the body. You may need further extensive test, if you have not already. Like a CBC, CBC /w diff, metabolic panel, organ test etc. You need your doc to dig further to find out the source of the inflammation

[@SanctifiedLady]

I would find more information about your condition regarding calcium and protein. I have trait, I require 3 liters of water a day not to be thirsty with dry skin. I have a tendency to get low on potassium so I eat spinach and bananas or a supplement if my eye starts to twitch or leg cramps at bedtime. Not sure if it’s related to SCT. I did have a crisis in nursing school from exhaustion, dehydration, extreme stress, decreased immunity from not eating well do to poverty. That’s when the knives 🔪 started throughout my entire body like to was going in and out of all my muscles, bones and organs…. I was too fatigued and exhausted to move but eventually I just started drinking tons of water and eating to pull myself together…and it stopped after I rehydrated. I was scared to death and couldn’t seek help because of missing class or clinicals or marathon study session wasn’t an option.

[@seeyourpurpose3376]

All my life I was told not to be concerned about the trait unless making a baby

[@RedStorm1392]

Yes! My boyfriend has the trait and he always complained about pain during his runs. I would have never known this about the trait if it weren't for nursing school. This and sickle cell disease need to be brought out of the dark.

[@lofton316]

Thats why there should be change out that misconception

[@xxBooda91xx]

I was told the same & even was in the marine corps infantry. I also got compartment syndrome and almost lost both legs.

[@krystingrant6292]

Yessssssssssssssss same I have issues had a mini stroke

[@Obatala_Vibez]

Yes even in England I was told to say not to worry because it’s only the treat but that’s not true now I know the reason for my health issues

[@saicampbell3064]

I almost died from exertion with my sc disease, this is very real!!! I've been struggling with this disease it seems like forever!! PLEASE take care of yourselves and GOD BLESS!!!!

[@shana-kaybarrett-smith4237]

What symptoms of the disease you have experienced?

[@pradhunkrishna]

Me too I can't run like my friends do, can't exercise for long time like others do.

[@starjamm9862]

@@pradhunkrishna Same, ive almost passed out a few times trying to run a lot, especially in heat

[@brivonn5222]

@@pradhunkrishna I passed out from playing Laser tag with my family & friends as the result of this a couple of years. And this is also why I like to workout alone because my friends don't understand that this is a healthrisk for me and they would wanna keep going and workout without taking a break and I cannot do that for these reasons.

[@bilanoid22]

Sadly I've known this from a child. At gym, I was never able to do the whole mile in ten minutes of less thing. Even as an adult, it's still so easy to lose my breathe doing the simplest of tasks. I sometimes feel like this wretched disease robs you of that what makes you you.

[@Dutchess80]

I went 40 years of life not knowing I had the trait...couldn't complete military basic training 2 mile runs because I always ran out of oxygen/couldn't breathe. This testing should be mandatory in all hospitals worldwide. Know your status and share this information with your friends and family of African and Middle Eastern descent, you could save a life!

[@barbarasaunders2160]

I always knew I had the trait, and I'm almost 60. My daughter has the triat, but my son doesn't. They were tested at birth.

[@Templemunn56]

Same here. I used to play basketball for my school team when I was a kid and i would wonder why after doing suicides i would be laying down feeling like I'm about to die. Only found out i had it when i moved to England 😔😔

[@beefyathleticdaddyy5093]

I found out I had sickle cell trait in Bootcamp. They take precautions with people who have the trait. Extra hydration is key

[@adamafaye1326]

@@beefyathleticdaddyy5093 same, they gave me a red dog tag and I was drinking water heavy

[@troublemaker2347]

So you had sicle cell.

[@Lots3say]

Extreme heat or cold can bring on a crisis. I found out the cold during a winter. Be careful, my fellow SCTs.🙋

[@alfromtx245]

I found out I had SC trait at age 32 (I'm 48 now) and nobody said to be more careful. This is exactly what happened during my first marathon. I was under hydrated. The first 14 miles were good, but then my easy pace grinded to a halt. It was too early to be hitting the wall, especially since I had run much further than this during my training with no problems. By mile 16, I could see the cramps in my legs. Even my right forearm was cramping. It was painful / miserable, but I managed to finish. Afterwards, I felt like I had serious arthritis in my left shoulder for weeks. I had to do some rehab to get my strength and range of motion back. I managed to recover and run another marathon 4 1/2 months later. This one was great with no issues. But I've had this happen a handful of times during workouts when I'm under hydrated. Now that I know what it is, I'm a lot more proactive on the front end with hydration. But also, I've learned when it's happening and I need to stop and rest. Thanks for the info!

[@SanctifiedLady]

Hydrate 3L a day minimum and more if you are sweating, with stressful situations or events it keeps our cells from caving in to sickle which causes the knife like pain in and out of muscles joints and organs.

[@RheRheSmily]

This is why I sometimes get cramp in my leg after working out

[@laxmikantbaral5139]

Are u work out daily?

[@Dakingsnake]

Thats not why. Thats lactic acid build up.

[@RealNaisuCinema]

Cramps after workout is normal everyone gets that lol

[@moniquesmith7985]

I have the full blown disease, I WORKOUT and make sure I'm hydrated at all times. I eat HEALTHY and don't eat meat . I don't stop my life just because I have sickle cell disease and both my children have the TRAIT and WORKOUT and run track I make sure they still well HYDRATED and eat HEALTHY as well they be fine... I won't let them stop living life

[@shadyzbabii420]

Lord, me and my significant other are expecting a we BOTH have the trait. I am terrified, I have the genetic counseling appointment next week.

[@censari544]

P J God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

[@wastedcabbage2741]

I have Sickle Cell disease as well but with asthsma. Do you think I can still become an athlete?

[@jonomano3992]

​@@wastedcabbage2741 I have both trait and asthma. I trained until my doctor's said that my lung efficiency is better than average which offsets my asthma. It's almost like I don't have it. Although when I run you can clearly hear I have asthma. Hasn't stopped me, I did Marine Corps bootcamp. Played soccer and was at semi pro. I train MMA, rock climb, archery, Industrial Rope Access Tech and could out climb almost any one of my coworkers and these guys are animals. Don't let it stop you, persevere.

[@tchem6796]

Does omitting meat help you? I’d assume with the iron levels in red meats it would help more ?

[@Bekind79]

Both my daughters and I have sickle cell trait, when I take them to the bounce house or chuck e cheese or the park, I make sure they drink water and take 5 to sit down and drink, I have the trait as well

[@dr.mjd1]

Thank you, FSU Med School, for shining light for me on this matter. I did a PCR and found that I have the SCT 😔which explains why I can't keep up with my friends at the gym whenever I try to push myself harder. Thank God I'm still alive.

[@SanctifiedLady]

May not be the reason, I think it’s dehydration because I can keep up like crazy at the gym on 3 liters a day, plus a half liter of more water during the workouts

[@radhikapatel8065]

I have sickle cell trait and a chronic condition and learning disabilities but I’m keeping it permanently I have rights and it’s my body and it is my life it’s about time people started making there own decisions and choices no forcing and abuse and having right onto someone when no one raised anyone for patients. It’s about time moral support and advice and also respect

[@DLAN0]

thank you FSU! Pensacola born & I have the trait. This video is amazing

[@morancarlos37cm]

This helped me understand. I play basketball ball and I have sickle cell and I sometime get pain on the court now I know what to do thank you

[@QUEENATHAND]

I have the trait and can feel severe bone pain in my shins and arm at least 2 time's in a year. It's aggravating severe pain smh.

[@motolaniblizmilleniumboysv3865]

QUEENATHAND i feel you i got it to so o know what you mean its sharp and pulsing i hate it

[@SanctifiedLady]

Drink 3 liters of water a day… not enough to stop the little bit of sickling we can trigger

[@ekeeje3782]

Never suffered any bone pain till i was given prescription drugs that nearly reduced the amount of calcium in my body.....

[@AllanRasco]

I have Sickle Cell trait. Yes, even though I look white, I am in fact half Puerto Rican, born and raised. It is not widely known that 36% of all Caribbean people have some form of Sickle Cell, even if they don't have African ancestry. I found out I had the trait the hard way. In my youth I was an avid work out freak. My spleen exploded inside of me and it almost killed me. I informed all of my family and it turns out they ALL had it too. And like me, they had no idea Puerto Ricans or other Caribbean people could have it. In fact, 40 years ago my Emergency Room Doctors were totally baffled that a non-African could even have Sickle Cell anemia. I think this video piece doesn't go far enough to warn people. Not to mention that it implied that Sickling of the cells within people who have the "trait" is ONLY brought on by "exertion". I think the video gives the impression that people with the trait are almost like "carriers" but are not effected by the disease unless it is triggered by exertion. I'm no Angiologist (blood expert), but I've lived with disease almost 64 years now, and I'm not so sure that even the so called "experts" fully understand Sickle Cell in all it's forms. I think we who have the trait, just like those who have the full disease, have red blood cells that are deficient (sickled or flattened) cells from the time they are manufactured, which is regularly. In other words, I think people with the trait have a percentage of the disease just like those with the full blown disease. No pun intended, I don't think it is as "black and white" from suffering the effects as they Medical profession and as we see here in the video presumes. I think people may have the trait in varying degrees leading all the way up the full blown disease. Am I wrong? Or does anyone else suspect this?

[@janebyfield7438]

Woow god bless you!!! It's actually crazy that the doctors were baffled because anyone can have it it's just most likely to happen to Caribbean and to African Americans cause of there blood type. Im 13 and not that many people care about sickle cell or talk about it.And yes I totally agree with u!!

[@jkthegreat5687]

Jane Byfield It is almost impossible for a human without some kind of african/indian ancestory to get the desease because it is passed on genetically. Caucasians do not have the trait since their bodies never mutated to protect against malaria

[@barbarasaunders2160]

You do know Africans were taken to the Caribbean and Puerto Rico.......

[@AllanRasco]

@@barbarasaunders2160 - As I mentioned, I was born and raised there (in Aguadilla in the early 50s), so of course, all Boreguens know that there was a lot of mixing, better than most.

[@barbarasaunders2160]

Allan Rasco Oh ok. When you said they don’t have African ancestry, I thought that was odd. They most definitely have some African ancestry.

[@EvaRadio]

I have the trait and my father died from the disease at 26yrs old. I was told not to worry about myself but when hiking or running I have horrible chest pains and can't breathe and wheeze for 3 days. Both my son and daughter have the trait

[@SanctifiedLady]

Not drinking enough water, .3 liters minimum and more during those activities, stressful time and heat.

[@EvaRadio]

@@SanctifiedLady thank you so much i appreciate that

[@KalimUllah-sn5xf]

Takes panic medicine directly,when pain have feel in your body

[@cameronrobinson5107]

I have the trait and I haven’t experienced any abnormalities while working out. I run track and dance

[@janebyfield7438]

Dang your lucky!!!

[@zuhoormubarak1491]

I'm a SC trait and I happily graduate from physical education university 😁 sometimes I get those legs pain

[@ravindrajhariya]

Brother I am from India, i have also sickle cell trait but not getting any problem. During sport I become more thirsty and feel fatigue as compare to other.

[@saundaryadhoke8056]

I am from Maharashtra chandrapur district. I have sickle cell problem, I want solution

[@mariejae]

My mouth gets super dry but I'm not thirsty 😕

[@SanctifiedLady]

Dehydration combined with stress and overexertion can cause Rhabdomylitis feels like a crisis and feel it all over your body

[@SanctifiedLady]

@@saundaryadhoke8056 3 liters of water a day will keep your cells happy and from sinking in to causes pain

[@SanctifiedLady]

@@mariejae your cells are taking your water to prevent from caving in…so you are at risk for a pain crisis because you need 3 liters of water a day or no less than 2 liters, your urine should be near clear.

[@rapptn6768]

me too. not enough info on this

[@radhikapatel8065]

I have sickle cell trait and chronic condition that will be permanently. Support and advice and also respect for someone with sickle cell trait

[@ekeeje3782]

I'm the only sickle cell trait carrier and my dad,my siblings are not carriers and not as hardworking like i am,I never had any crisis until 2009 from endurance trek and mountain climbing with high altitude.

[@fedelyne79]

Thank You 🙇🏽‍♀️

[@SanctifiedLady]

I did have a crisis in nursing school from exhaustion, dehydration, extreme stress, decreased immunity from not eating well do to poverty. That’s when the knives 🔪 started throughout my entire body like to was going in and out of all my muscles, bones and organs…. I was too fatigued and exhausted to move but eventually I just started drinking tons of water and eating to pull myself together…and it stopped after I rehydrated. I was scared to death and couldn’t seek help because of missing class or clinicals or marathon study session wasn’t an option. Rhabdomyolysis

[@d.m.5017]

Thanks for the info

[@proverbalizer]

I have sickle cell trait and ran a mile in 5:15, a 10km in 40mim, can hold my breath for 4:30, can go hard skiing and hiking in mountains at 12,000-14,000 ft with no altitude sickness ever experienced. And I'm apparently immune to malaria despite being the absolute favorite food of Nigerian mosquitos

[@xalebyaltir6991]

how do you do

[@SanctifiedLady]

You probably drink a gallon a day or more like I do. I’ve only had a crisis twice, once in nursing school and after working out 5 times a week, plus working full time walking an additional 10 miles at work 3 times a week, plus life stressors and that and I wasn’t getting enough water in at work of course because I would have to go to restroom too much so. Water is my cure.

[@Sparkyt552]

i have sct and i am a boxer i get tired quickly for some reason and wondering if my fitness can get any better because of sct

[@izuugonoh1343]

PiXeLL mAAn hello I'm a boxer as well I must tell you that it's a bad combination w SCT because in boxing you can't really control your paste and often you'll be pushed to your limits in training, sparring, fights that means you'll be dehydrated and often oxygen deprived

[@jpro3344]

yo can u give me an update on that since is been 3 years how’s ur fitness

[@censari544]

Izu Ugonoh I’m 19 started boxing at 18. I’ve trained and never noticed any of the symptoms and I swear a lot when I go running and I even walked 7 miles in extreme heat didn’t notice it. Probably been used to it. Do you really think the dream is not possible with sickle cell trait.

[@Sparkyt552]

I still train time to time,i have realised my cardio naturally isnt as good as others,i can still box and train but to get mu fitness at a good level i have to train even harder

[@mariejae]

Ask you doctor to check your iron levels. Iron helps oxygenate the red blood cells. They might suggest iron supplements or to eat more iron rich foods.

[@derinyoworld5576]

I live in the Republic of Turkey. I have the sickle cell anemia patients. gibi.tanrı unbearable torture is a very difficult disease, pain crises, help us

[@Only60GamesPlayed]

THAT HAPPENED TO ME YEARS AGO!

[@YOOBEAR]

I have the trait but I had no idea about this...

[@hiteshbaria8728]

I'm from India. I have a sickle cell trait, it hurts me a lot.

[@biancasaucado]

Well what is trait and sickle look like the same to me

[@SanctifiedLady]

It’s not trait ppl just need 3 liters of water and more water when active or during stressful times. Ppl with disease have to do much more to be without having pain crisis and permanent damage to body tissues and structures

[@kevaldrepaul8313]

I got the Sickle Cell Trait. I am an athletic guy who works out 3-4 days a week. Most times, i struggle with energy when trying to max my reps. For example, my aim is to do 10 reps but i can only get between 6-8. Mostly by the 7th rep, I am exhausted. It been like this since i have started working out. I don't know if it is the "Crisis" affect occurring or if it is a lack of fitness.

[@lorenamadrigal156]

Keval Drepaul Hi! Did you ever play football? If so, please enroll in our study, in which we are trying to understand why some sickle cell trait football players do very well, while others experience crises. Please contact us at: [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@Rage-of-BC]

@@lorenamadrigal156 I suspect it may have to do with the percentage or red blood cells that are sickled. The medical community measures those with SCD if their red blood cells are more than 50% sickled. Less than that they are considered the trait carriers. Some people may only have 25%, 30% of sickled RBC. I believe that percentage is a big factor in how bad it will affect the individual. I'm no Doctor but this is the only hypothesis that makes sense to me.

[@Ashzxor]

If this is for sickle trait. Imagine for people with actiall sickle cell then

[@KAGVE84]

I am very active athlete and i have a SCT. Is it advisable to be running with elevation mask?

[@tdionburns7852]

I am a Kinesiologist, trainer and have SCT. I would refrain from elevation masks. You may be able to wear them for short periods without issue being a trait carrier. But you are already at risk of oxygen deprivation. I don't ever wear them and do just fine. I say it's not worth the risk.

[@mariejae]

I moved to Denver for a year and I did not know I had the SCT. I ran a lot, got very thin and in running shape there. I moved back to the west coast and had fatigue and headaches, blood test showed I had iron anemia and the SC trait... i was in my mid 20s so I found it odd it wasn't discovered until after I had lived in high altitude.

[@pedrosiqueira1898]

Does anyone know if a person with sickle cell can practice jiu jitsu? I just signed for classes, but I've been scared to go.

[@sandeepdhurveb7313]

Mujhe sikle cell hai running krta hu to pain hone lgta hai koi ilaj ho to btaye

[@jenniferguptel4143]

Does anyone know if having the trait puts you in the high risk category for covid? My son has it and I’m trying to learn so I can keep him safe.

[@jkthegreat5687]

It actually does. I dont want to frighten you but even a normal flu could be dangerously life threatening for a sicle cell patient. Please take good care of your son, keep him hydrated, keep him away from extreme temperatures and take him to the doctor immediately at any sign of a cold

[@Dutchess80]

yes there are already preliminary studies indicating SCT is higher risk for CV-19 because both are vascular disorders. blood vessel damage

[@Tyrannis_Gaming]

Idk but I have the trait and I got covid last year and I was anti symptomatic.

[@Friday13thbk]

@@jkthegreat5687 Sickle Cell Trait is different from the FULL BLOWN DISEASE...She says her son has the "Trait"...what you are describing is for people like me who are Sickle Cell Patients with Sickle Cell Disease...If you have the trait you aren't a Sickle Cell Patient...you are a carrier of the Sickle Cell gene and you may have rear, slight complications but that is not the same as Sickle Cell Patients that have this horrible disease. 😉

[@jacs1511]

My dumbass almost gave myself a crisis smh

[@SanctifiedLady]

3 liters of water each day and more during activities and stressful times to keep your cells from Collapsing to dehydration then that hurt all through your body

[@krystingrant6292]

That's me 😢😢😢 I wanted to be an FBI agent cant do it because of the training to extreme.

[@Lots3say]

I find that keeping sufficient levels of iodine, sodium, potassium, iron, and vitamins Bs and C very helpful. I think out genes “tell us” what we should eat so that certain symptoms are not expressed.

[@jpro3344]

what about for boxing

[@censari544]

Exactly me and you are sadly in the same boat huh 😪😪😪.

[@jpro3344]

@@censari544 i wanna box professionally bro, i’m really tryna know if it’s safe or not 😔

[@cherry-xy9bh]

Specialists for sickle cell Lotus hospital nashik Dr pritesh junagade Maharashtra nashik

[@kushalgoswami536]

Kisi ko aaram mila kya sickle cell se

[@supertrendingTV]

I have it too and working out has helped me a lot. The most important thing for me to stay full of energy is sleeping enough quality hours. Drinking & Eating healthy and building muscle also helps to make your body stronger. The pain will stay the same tho, but if your body is stronger you wont get a crisis as fast as if you don't. I use heavy weights and don't do high intensity workouts that often. Start out slow and keep listening to your Body. But when u feel sick u shouldn't overdo things. It's important to remember the things that work out for your body. Some yoga exercises also give me a crisis because of the random blood flow/ circulation changes.

[@zacharywood8401]

What does the pain feel like? It is localized to certain parts of the body?

[@xxBooda91xx]

I have trait & didn’t learn I had it until almost 5 years in the marines. Down the road I got severe rhabdomyolysis & compartment syndrome in both legs, which I almost lost. Wish people would further educate on stuff like this, as I was told it’s nothing to worry about just drink more water.

[@SanctifiedLady]

3 liters of water a day is best practice for me or I get extremely dry skin and mouth. But doing something as extreme as military…you don’t get enough time to rest and properly hydrate… Yes I had rhabdomyelitis and it is so painful

[@kyleychanel5574]

Damn ….I kept thinking I was crazy for being tired

[@SanctifiedLady]

3 liters of water a day and more with heat and activities….you can get Rhabdomylitis if you aren’t hydrated and doing to much exertion plus stress. Those tiny crisis are painful and I believe they damage the organs, muscle, bone, joint and overall body tissues.

[@godschild3324]

I have the disease. And it hurts like hell! My kids have the trait. And believe me, I make sure they drink plenty of water. I don't give them juice or soda like that. Every purple moon, I'll let them have 1 only. I make sure they're hydrated. Thank you for this video. There are a lot of things that I've learned. Plus, there's a lot of ignorant individuals that knows nothing about this disease, or the inheritance of it.

[@etheriusmoon1809]

I wish my cross country and track teachers we're like that.

[@godschild3324]

Dani Massacre Gaming and Art They don't let u stop to drink water often?

[@naushadali3740]

I am sickal call trait patient wen I I'm 25yers old not any complications but letar in life after 30 complications start mor pin all body and eay low back pain dicofort weknes lazy all time

[@SanctifiedLady]

Good thing you make a mistake and have children with someone that has the trait or the actual disease. I live on 3 liter of water a day or I will get dry skin and mouth…if I get dehydrated plus extreme stress I can get Rhabdomylitis. I’ve only had it twice in my 52yrs. First time was more severe like a true attack

[@Overtimewayne]

That's why u hear a lot of highschool,football players die,because they don't now the have,and breathing,is apart,of sports so they try to fight threw and dire

[@HebrewsUK]

I have SCD and always have pains now and then ... I used to crisis a lot after sex, but I started to stretch and exercise before ... a quick 200meter jog did wonders. But I'm suffering now.during cvd at home not doing much im getting headaches after sleep ... I can literally feel the blood clogging up at times. STAY ACTIVE DRINK LOTS TAKE ZINC. WHEATGRASS IS AMAZING

[@Lots3say]

That's great info. Thank you for sharing. I just figured out that zinc and natural vitamin E has helped me recover from a crisis. Note, copper works with zinc. So adding copper might help also.

[@SanctifiedLady]

3 liters of water a day friend so you don’t permanently damage your muscles and organs…urine should stay nice and very light yellow…barely yellow if you exercise

[@tdionburns7852]

I am a Kinesiologist and trainer with the trait. I work out 15-20 times a week, teaching classes and personal training, on top of my own fitness regimen. I've done this for 20 years. I'm 41. it's doable if you do it right.

[@tlibrary2741]

What do you recommend for the average persons who wants to workout? Are running, sports, or hiit bad?

[@censari544]

I truthfully need some advice because I’m tryna be a boxer with it. And I’m just finding out that sickle cell trait could be harmful for athletes after experiencing no effects and doing sports karate and basketball for years. This is really messing up my dreams. What advice can you recommend.

[@Dutchess80]

you are not a medical doctor nor hematologist and are giving people bad advice and false hope in some cases. SCT affects each person differently and genetics from parents also are a factor in who can exercise with no issue and who is suffering from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia type of illness due to SCT and in bed a lot because their joints and muscles hurt or they can't catch their breath. folks like you make me tired. stop writing off people's complaints about chronic illness from SCT. swimming is the only activity most SCT pain sufferers say they enjoy because of the lack of gravity. peace

[@tdionburns7852]

@@Dutchess80 What’s bad advice about “It’s doable IF you do it right”? That could mean going to your doctor, getting blood work done, etc. I didn’t say “Just do it.” I said it’s doable. And, yes, it affects people differently. I’m one with SCT and have done it as others with SCT have. Get you some rest.

[@tdionburns7852]

@@tlibrary2741 Excuse me for such a late reply. First, know your limits and then slowly test them. Start with a long walk or a short jog and see how you feel. Drink PLENTY of water before and after. Take small sips during. Push ups, sit ups, squats and such start with 3 or four sets of small reps like two or three, and see how you feel. When I run too long, I can have pain crises but they don’t last any longer than twenty minutes. I’m not saying to push yourself that hard. Do what challenges you until you no longer feel challenged, and then level up a little (every two to three weeks maybe).

[@Biohazardzro]

Well that explains the heavy breathing and pain in my body for just running an little bit

[@Asma-eu2mj]

Make more videos for anatomy mbbs

[@vb3830]

I have it to but I last longer in only get the pain the day after. which is my resting day damn u father this is all ur fault now I have to worry about slowing my self in the soccer games

[@abideenolaniyan3664]

funny u never blame ur parent for it. am also a ss

[@SanctifiedLady]

3 liters of water daily and more during activities

[@naushadali3740]

Ravindra jirya brother i also sickal call trait wen im 26 age no any problam but age 27 problam start now im 40 yers old now more complaction ftig pain discomfort dezznis sanajig etc

[@lyndenjames1706]

My kids are athletes and they have the trait just as I do. I was told that there are different types of the trait. If this is correct, how would I be able to find out what types we have?

[@shana-kaybarrett-smith4237]

Do a Hb Electrophoresis test at the laboratory

[@SanctifiedLady]

Make sure they have 3 liters water daily with activities As an adult I must have no less than 2-3 liters without activity but if hot out more, with activity more water or it can cause fatigue and Rhabdomylitis (PAIN)

[@lyndenjames1706]

@@shana-kaybarrett-smith4237 Thank you for the response.

[@lyndenjames1706]

@@SanctifiedLady it’s crazy. I’ve known I had a trait since I was a kid. I was very active and use to see black spots at a certain point (floaters). It wasn’t until I joined the military did I find out that the floaters was due to my trait. I’m still active but I try not to push myself to that point.

[@UncleozzyEli]

I was swimming and I just felt something and I sat out later they said is because I have sickle cell trait

[@tobaomoniyi2686]

The majority of people with SCT/SCD are of African descends, I'm 25 and i just found out i have it too. But why mostly Africans, something is not right.

[@Lots3say]

Your genes are not a curse. God gave us herbs and plants to help heal us.

[@ekeeje3782]

The africans that are sickle cell carriers are of middle eastern and south european ancestry,they migrated from this region to africa.

[@taiwoakinbode9391]

Thanks and God bless you said it all.​@@Lots3say

[@Not_really]

Just the information I've been searching for. Thanks for posting this !

[@ashmyrmondestin6291]

I have the trait which sucks because I love working out

[@etheriusmoon1809]

same.

[@aleahreese4418]

Same I had all these symptoms in high school in track, but never knew why until college

[@SanctifiedLady]

3 liters of water a day and more during work outs. An easy fix no excuses

[@ashmyrmondestin6291]

@@SanctifiedLady don't misunderstand though I never let it stop me from getting that work in :). Stay heavily active in both the gym and Muay Thai and jui jitsu Just saying it sucks to have lol

[@ashmyrmondestin6291]

@@SanctifiedLady but thanks for the advice though!! And posting this for all to see

[@praposeshah2248]

I don't understand

[@SanctifiedLady]

Drink a gallon of water a day and more on active days, hot days and more on stressful days/times

[@creatureinthewoods311]

i have that

[@treauxvidieaux5668]

Two words: David Goggins

[@SanctifiedLady]

He had the disease Trait can be managed very well with 3 liters of water a day. Cells sickle or concave when lack of water causing horrible pain when going in and out of all body tissues…organs, bones, muscles, joints

[@etheriusmoon1809]

My middle school and high school cross country and track teachers didn't know what sickle cell was, and they are the best in the state.... SO HOW THE HELL DIDNT YOU KNOW THAT, I MEAN, AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT HAS THIS THAT SCREWS UP MY HOBBIES?

[@aleahreese4418]

I ran track and cross country in high school and I also have the trait

[@zacharywood8401]

@@aleahreese4418 Did you ever have experience symptoms?

[@aleahreese4418]

@@zacharywood8401 I did in high school during exercise. I didn't know what was going on back then

[@SanctifiedLady]

Drink 3 liters of water and more on days of activity and stress and you will have no limits