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  • Long term health conditions >> Men 19-23 >> David - Interview 08 >> 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.
  • Long term health conditions >> Women 16-18 >> Mica - Interview 16 >> 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 :

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  • Information and support
  • Peer support and voluntary groups

Physical problems, med's & managing your condition :

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  • 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

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  • Going out
  • School life
  • University
  • Going to work

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  • Dealing with the family
  • Boyfriend, girlfriend and sex

Advice to others :

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  • Advice to doctors and nurses
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