After a Sickle Cell Crisis

After a Crisis / Painful Episode:
Congratulation, you have survived to live another day. Here are some suggestions on a smooth recovery:

After a painful episode we may feel tired and irritable. Try not to do anything stressful or labour intensive. Try not to make any big decisions either.
Drink plenty of water. Eat lots of nutritious food. Get plenty of good quality sleep. Ask you doctor about taking melatonin if you have trouble sleeping. Melatonin can also help with raising immunity as well. Make sure it won't interact with any drugs you may be taking.
Your immune system may sometimes be low, so make sure the people around you aren't sick with colds or flus if you can help it. If you take public transit, or have doctor appointments, or you know people at your work who may be sick consider wearing a mask to protect yourself. There are some aromatherapy oils that are anti-viral and/or antibacterial (ie. Manuka oil, eucalyptus oil, blood orange oil, cinnamon oil, lavender oil, clove oil, lemon oil, thyme oil, pine oil, tea tree, sage, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, oregano oil, basil oil, etc) , consider putting a small amount in your mask or on a handkerchief if you think you may be exposed to colds and flus while you are out. When returning home from being out in public and you think you may have been exposed, wash your hands when you get home and wipe down your keys, bag/purse, ipod, book, or anything else you may have touched (ie. wallet, library books, new purchases, etc) with disinfectant. This may sound extreme, but colds and flus seem to be stronger and more resistant. If our immunity is already low then it is worth the extra effort to be cautious.
Make sure you are following any medication programs you doctor has prescribed.
If you were given antibiotics or penicillin type drugs consider taking some probiotics (acidophilus, water kefir, milk kefir, active yogurts, viili, apple cider vinegar, cultured fruits or vegetables, etc), to replace the healthy flora that was killed while taking these drugs. 80% of our immune system is in our gut, so it is worth giving it a healthy boost if you have taken antibiotics or penicillin, or have been exposed to potential illnesses / superbugs from the hospital. Be sure to let your doctor know.
Keep an eye on your symptoms and always let people know what is going on and how you are feeling, just in case.
Give thanks to all who have helped you.