For people living with sickle cell disease in Acadiana, a pain crisis can mean an emergency room wait, missed school or work, or a trip to New Orleans or Baton Rouge for specialized treatment.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited group of blood disorders in which abnormal red blood cells can become hard and sticky, blocking blood flow and limiting oxygen delivery to parts of the body.
Severe pain is among its most common complications and can lead to repeated hospitalizations…