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r/Sicklecell↗

The Official Sickle Cell Anemia & Thalassemia Support Community

Welcome to our Sickle Cell support subreddit—a dedicated space for individuals living with Sickle Cell to connect, share, and support one another. Despite the profound impact of this condition, there remains a troubling lack of information and resources available. Here, we aim to bridge that gap by creating a compassionate and understanding community. Whether you're seeking advice, sharing your journey, or simply looking for someone who understands, you are not alone.

4.7k subscribers116 posts / mo in Sep 202684 authors / mosince 2013

r/Sicklecell has 4.7k members (+28% over the last 12 months). It gets about 116 posts a month from 84 people. Top topics: Nursing Challenges, IV Insertion Tips and Nurse Mistakes & Errors.

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Subscriber growth

Subscribers over time

+28%in 12 months · +5.0% in 3 months · +1.6% in 1 month
Oct 20264.7k
Growing4.7k subscribers
Data since Mar 2018Live · through Oct 2026
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−13%vs Sep 2025 · −31% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 2026116
QuieterPeaked at 189 in Mar 2026
Data through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

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  1. Nursing Challenges0.2%
  2. IV Insertion Tips0.2%
  3. Nurse Mistakes & Errors0.1%
  4. Weight Gain Strategies0.1%
  5. Hospital Expansion and Crisis0.1%

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