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Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by Matoni: 11:04pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
To buttress what many others have said especially about drinking water... To be specific she should drink two liters of water first thing in the morning. She should not eat anything before and one hour after. 30 minutes before eating any meal she should also drink water Let her take lots of honey too. Mix the water with plenty of honey May God hall her and make life more bearable 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by Quinn22(f): 11:05pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
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Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by Bridgovoks: 11:05pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Sad about your sister's condition. Send me a mail let's discuss bridgovoks@gmail.com |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by dapova: 11:06pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Most times , there are triggers. Avoid the triggers. U might need to monitor her closely to know. No undue exercise, swimming, exposure to cold, mosquitoes,skipping of meals,stress. She should take enough water-min of 3l per day, eat well and constantly be on folic acid and reludrin and bath with hot water. Above all, prayer work wonders. 2 Likes |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:08pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
nkeyuwax:Thank you very much, but she is in Delta abd very far away from Lagos. Dont know how exactly these tests go, wish it was like measurements that can be taken from a tailor with the aim of giving to another to take care of because of distance |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:10pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Bridgovoks:Can we do this here so that others will learn too ? Please |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by mymoon123: 11:10pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
As a sickle cell warrior,I know and feel what your sister is going through.... pls register her in a sickle cell centre in any FMC close to you...pls daily dose of folic acid and Paludrin.. also pls don't allow her too much of stress and let her stay off blood tonic pls especially astymin.... finally water,water and more water and she should sleep under treated mosquito net...she will be fine ,once she's above 20 she will begin to experience some relief...God who saw me through will see her through.... make friends with her hematologist.... God bless you for taking care of her. 4 Likes |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by tdayof(m): 11:12pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Osama92: Op, I don't know if you're a Christian but after seeing this post I have a feeling it's a solved issue. Kindly look up to God. Make a vow and have a heart touching discussion with him. Greater is he who is in his daughter (your sister) than he who is in the world. She'll be healed. You shall open a new thread on her health with joy. Please don't forget to mention me when that happens very soon. 4 Likes |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by adontcare(f): 11:12pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
God almighty will heal her. I believe 2 Likes |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by Nobody: 11:14pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
WebSurfer:I strongly belief that being SS doesn't mean having your death warrant hanging. There's nothing God cannot do. My Technician will be 50 years this year. He's not even looking SS. Tell your sister to pray to God for help and divine touch. Also tell her to be heating proteinous food, vegetable soup and encourage her to be drinking vital milk. My Technician walks like every other human being . With God, all things are possible. Cheers 2 Likes |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:16pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
mymoon123:Thank you bro, God bless you too |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:17pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
awelekiti:ok |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:18pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
awelekiti:ok thank you |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by Dindondin(m): 11:18pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
WebSurfer:Keep her away from mosquito Always give her hygienic environment Let het Eat fruits alot & keep her from tonics dat v iron Let her stay clear off stressful tasks or work She should stay off cold. Let her use haemoglobin based tonics. Especially De Deon's Products. SS people v low immune system Hence they falk sick regularly. |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:19pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
tdayof: Thank you and God bless you too 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by CaraJewel(f): 11:19pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
.:all is well.stress is another tin.she should not be too stressed.any kinda stress at all . 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:21pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Dindondin:Thank you and God bless you all for taking your time to support with explanations |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by stevecantrell: 11:21pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Sickle cell is a condition best managed in a patient with a limited chance of rbcs sickling and sticking together. Its also wise to keep the patient in a deliberate state of iron deficiency. Low serum iron decreases the incidence of vaso occlusive attack - known as crises. The patients should avoid heavy exercise and sudden changes in temperature. A number of natural supplement have been found to be an inexpensive way of keeping the patient infection free while prompting a healthy appearance. Malaria prophylactic, weekly B12 supplement (methylcobalamine), daily garlic , if not raw get the dry powder - zinc , daily - water 10 glasses daily - Potassium iodide supplement, daily - black pepper and ginger supplement at least 4 times a week (mild pains and depression) Avoid AVOID ANY SITUATION THAT WILL CAUSE INFECTION, INFECTION IS A COMMON CAUSE OF DEATH IN SCD PATIENT. SCD SUFFERERS HAVE RELATIVELY LOW immunity. AUTOSPLENECTOMY, HYPOSPLENISM AND LOW IMMUNE FACTOR PROTEIN IS THE MAJOR CAUSE. SALMONELLA (TYPHOID) IS BIG KILLER OF SCD IN NIGERIA. -Fatty foods -Green leafy soups, habitual consumption - Cold wet weather - Exercise - dehydration - injury to your joints 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by billpete89: 11:23pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
She should not Stress herself too much |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by Snow5(m): 11:25pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
In my early 30's...and getting stronger... Yes.. That's the stage she is gonna struggle with this thing called sickle... Once she survived this stage.. There is nothing she wouldn't overcome after this stage. Let her take drip.. To flush the veins.. And after that.. Press her joints with hot water.. Morning and evening.. Always keep hot water available... And make sure she drinks hot water every minute.. Take it with the drugs.. Don't use cold water for her in anything for now.. While I was seventy.. I had this tube which my mum used to store hot water and places it beside me every night.. To keep me warm.. When the blood is warm... The bone is hot.. The blood can flow through the vein smoothly... And it won't cost her pains Doctors should inject her with a drug(don't wanna mention it here) it kills pains faster.. Meet a good doctor that knows about sickle cell... He would know the drugs. Tell her to take fluid all the time... And pls.. Always massage her body gently... Especially the toes.. Stretch them for her... Massage it with aboniki rub.... Massage her joints gently with the rub... Pet her very often and make her do what she loves most to distract her from the pains.... I give her 2days if you follow these prescription.. She will be fine. Am in delta state too.. Where exactly are you guys? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by Nobody: 11:26pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Osama92: ![]() |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:27pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
stevecantrell:thank you so much, with all these responses so far, i have regained so mych hope |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:30pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Snow5:thank yoy very much, she is in Ughelli while i am at Asaba |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by CaraJewel(f): 11:30pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Webuluke:can I lyk chat with her if datz OK.just DAT would really Like to chat with someone I know understands how it is. |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by jomoh: 11:30pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
WebSurfer: take that advise seriously except the ugwu part cos ugwu contains iron. SS patients have too much Iron in their system already. She should 1. Take at least 4-5litres of water daily(most important) 2. Avoid mosquitos like a plague. (use mosquito net) 3. Avoid anything cold. From cold drinks to cold weather. It causes their crisis because their blood freezes easily. 4. Take Folic acid, Multivite and B.complex regularly. 5. Have original aboniki handy at all times. 6. Avoid blood tonics of any form and anything that contains iron. 7. She can take malt drinks once in a while in place of blood tonics. For pains, Diclofenac(re.tard) is quite good cos it makes one to fall asleep after use. There also other diclofenac and all are generally good but the one with re.tard(very scarce to find) is the best. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by SURElee(f): 11:32pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
holarcarny: Thanks dear for this. My auny has a sickler son and she said ugwu as a vegetble is out of it as told in the hospital since it has iron for blood production blah blah blah. OP please find out the vegetable suitable for your sister please. God be with her and heal her and give your family the grace to care for her. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by swiperthefox: 11:33pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
WebSurfer:Hygiene is of utmost importance because infection is dangerous for SS warrior. Extreme temperature of cold and heat. Steer clear of soda, juice and candies but more of fruits and vegetables. Folic acid once a day and Hydrourea once a day. Hydrourea is effective in keeping the cells from sickling as much as it would've. And finally, if you can afford it there is Bone Marrow Transplant when the procedure is sucessful it cures her of the sickle cell disease permanently but does not prevent her kids from getting it. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:35pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
jomoh: Thank yoy very much, i can similarly figure out from this and previous post things to avoid and put into use, i really appreciate |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by sowanbe: 11:35pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
jerrybakermillz:some people can be funny.. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:37pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
SURElee:i can see that most people are saying similar things, so it will be wiser to ask them to avoid it . Thanks |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by Websufer2: 11:38pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
Based on 32 years experience, Everything horlacanny said is correct. In addition she should avoid stress, cold and malaria whatever it takes. Have good nutrition too. I purposely joined nairaland few minutes ago because of you. Pls do me right away if you can. 1 Like |
Re: Please Help: The Best Way To Cope With An SS Patient by WebSurfer(m): 11:39pm On Apr 15, 2017 |
swiperthefox:i will find out more info on the bone marrow transplant but do you have any idea around how much it might cost ? |
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