Sickle Cell Trait

Sickle cell trait is an inherited blood condition that affects about 3 million people in the United States. People with sickle cell trait usually
have no symptoms, but rarely they may develop dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness, or muscle pain with extreme exertion or dehydration. Watch this video to learn how Airmen with sickle cell trait can prevent these problems.

(Video produced by the 3d Combat Camera Squadron, JBSA-Lackland, TX. The purpose of the video was to educate basic military trainees diagnosed with Sickle Cell trait on the symptoms and hazards associated with the condition, however, it can apply to all individuals with the trait.)

[mannyfrencha]

Something of significance was left out. If you have sickle cell trait and your partner has it too, if a child is conceived, there's a chance the child could be born with full blown sickle cell anemia. This is very important to know. My mom made me aware of that when I was young. Both of my children were tested when they were young, and both also have trait

[Marcus_The_Comedian]

I have Sickle Cell Trait, & I hurt every day. So is not every trait that don't feel pain.

[StephTalk_TV]

I am 55 and I have the trait, and trust me, you can have a mild crisis periodically. Headaches, dehydration, sudden aches, and fatigue. I supplement with a B Complex, Blackstrap Molasses, good hydration, and plenty of rest. Oxygen and green veggies are your friends. Someone had to help me realize that my blood needs some extra TLC daily. I also take Nattokinase.

[martinwalker]

I have the trait but was always told it doesn't effect me, so if I've ever been in pain I've never contributed it to having the trait but who knows they do hardly any research. My cousin died as he had sickle cell and I know he used to be in lots of pain. I just try to keep fit

[triplejay]

When I went through BMT in the early 2000s the USAF made me sign a waiver because I have sickle cell trait. Not sure if they're still doing that with new trainees at this point in time. also after signing said waiver I could never use it as an excuse if I got tired doing PT or any physical activities or if I was to perish my family could not sue the government either.

[kiara]

I have sickle cell disease SS. I'm currently in a crisis which has been getting worse but they won't admit me into the hospital claiming they are at capacity due to C-19 patients. I get how severe C-19 is but so is sickle disease.

I need an oral surgery which is 3 years in the making because I can't afford it. I've had 2 hip replacements due to Avascular Necrosis which has ruined my front teeth. It's so humiliating.

I've postponed my graduation for medical billing and coding because I can't smile.

If I made a GoFundMe for the surgery it probably won't get any support.

Trying to manage a crisis at home is so hard.

[Kittybeee]

im having an "episode" in my arm so I decided to watch this. my entire family except my dad has sickle cell trait

[jbee]

I have been in pain flare ups the last three weeks, I can't get help because I have the trait so doctors keep saying the trait doesn't affect people. The episodes of pain are severe and at times unbearable and pain meds don't work. It's exacerbated by rain, overexertion, sometimes nothing at all, and cold weather. I wish someone somewhere would do proper research into pain related sickle cell trait because just reading comments on here it really is a thing, and many of us are suffering without any support.

[WealthyHealthyPro]

This affects a lot of Pakistanis as well, due to old "cousin marriage" culture. Slowly people are understanding.

I have Sickle Cell Trait and nearly blacked out at the gym during a Sickling crisis. I crash easily in any hot conditions or during fevers. Water doesn't help, high cool A/C air helps.

[allainaforrest]

There are symptoms though because I had it an just didn't know until i became ill, i still experience some of those symptoms and I don't know why

[Artistyc.]

African Americans, Middle Eastern & Asian Decent to be exact.

[shicyn]

Too bad bmt instructors dont understand what that white band means. Why put rhem down when they cant breath on run days and put them in the hardest lane?

[ivelisesantiago]

i have a question can i go in to the army with sickell cell trait do i have to let them know and if they descualify from army because o have sickell cell please lets me know i almoust finish process the next it the fisical test do a let the doctor know about that health condition

[christyoneel]

I have beta thalassemia trait, is that the same as sickle cell trait?

[celestinaagyemang]

What are the allergies of sickle cell trait

[sonja]

that's not true. a women of 42 had a baby and ended up with sca

[sicklecell]

Matter of fact i was born wit SCD now let me ask y'all this which sickle cell y'all have if u have the disease N IM NOT TALKING ABOUT THE TRAIT even doe i have a twin sister she jst got the trait but me i was born wit the full-blown disease so which one is it SS OR SC that there im still confused cuz both come wit extreme pain when you having sickle-cell pain crisis.

[babeena_gt_]

Why do only black and Hispanic get sickle cell trait ?