Question
Do you know how people living with sickle cell disease cope with their type of pain or a "pain crisis" ?

Answer
Sickle cell disease is the name given to a group of illnesses that are a result of red blood cells that become misshapen. The most common type of sickle cell disease is sickle cell anemia.

Nondrug Treatments
A doctor may recommend that people with sickle cell disease see a physical therapist. Physical therapists can use gentle exercises and heat and cold treatments to help with sickle cell disease pain.

Other medications that may be prescribed by a doctor for relief from sickle cell pain are:
  Hydroxyurea
  Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen
  Steroids
  Certain antidepressant medications or anticonvulsant medications that also help relieve pain