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Men 19-23
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David - Interview 08
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Says that young people on medication ought to be very careful when drinking alcohol. He is not affected by it but only drinks in moderation.
David has had twenty-seven operations in twenty-three years - the main ones including knee and hip replacement, leg straightening and spinal fusion. This meant that he has missed a great deal of schooling but he has always been determined to continue with his education. He finished his GCSE's, did his A' levels and has recently finished his university degree.
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Women 16-18
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Mica - Interview 16
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Says that she has wised up and advises other young people to understand that if they smoke or drink alcohol they will get more sickle cell crises than
Mica has lived with sickle cell anemia since birth. Her Mum and her brother also have the condition. Her mother has played an important role in helping Mica and her brother to develop a positive attittude towards having sickle cell anaemia. Mica says that she now feels in control of her condition.
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Diagnosis & learning more :
On being diagnosed
Information and support
Peer support and voluntary groups
Physical problems, med's & managing your condition :
Pain and physical problems
Finding the right medication
Taking and not taking medication
Surgery and hospital treatments
Looking after yourself: getting the balance right
Dealing with feelings and emotions
Life style :
Alcohol, smoking and illegal drugs
Sport and exercise
Diet
What makes a good doctor and transition issues :
Getting on with your healthcare team
Talking to doctors and nurses
Transition from children's to adult services/clinics
Living with it :
Contraception, pregnancy and sexual health
Going out
School life
University
Going to work
Talking about relationships :
Friends
Dealing with the family
Boyfriend, girlfriend and sex
Advice to others :
Advice to other young people
Advice to doctors and nurses