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Can you get an tattoo if you have the sickle cell trait?

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Yes: I would do so only at a reputable establishment that has been in business for a good while. The process should pose no real risk to someone with trait.

Answered 11/29/2019

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If me and my partner has sickle cell trait, does this mean my child will surely get the disease?

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Could you tell me if my boyfriend has sickle cell trait does that mean our children could get the disorder?

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When I do cardio related exercise, I get palpitations when my heart rate gets high.Is that normal?Have sickle cell trait,hasn't caused problems though

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I have some pain in my feet which gets better after walking. also when I get up to walk my joints in shoulders make a cracking sound. I have sickle cell trait. should I be worried?

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Lots of ppl with sickle cell trait have pain in their bodies.Why is it said to be asymptomatic when tons of us get dizzy,breathless,tired w/chest pain?

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