can i do track if i have sickle cell trait?

In reading some of the responses, I have seen some errors. Someone mentioned it turning into sickle cell anemia. The trait will never turn into the disease at all. There are other responses that talk about the disease. The trait and the disease are 2 totally different things.

My 5 yo daughter was born with sickle cell trait. I talked to her pediatrician about it, and he said she will live a normal, healthy life. The only things she could never do is scuba dive or climb a mountain. I don't see how having the trait would cause any problems if you decide to run track, but always talk to your doctor anyway, just to be on the safe side.

if u have had problems with sickle cell annemia in the past, u should talk to ur doctor about the risks. But, u could just be a carrier. There is a 75% chance that u are just a carrier, which means u have the trait, but it is hidden by the more dominant trait. If u are just a carrier, u dont have sickle cells, which means that is wouldn't matter. If u do have sickle cells, u would have a problem because during exercise, red blood cells have to move more oxygen faster than usual. If ur sickle cells are getting stuck and jammed in blood vessels, the oxygen cant move. This would cause ur muscles to stop working because lactic acid fermentation can only take u so far. but like the others said, talked to a professional. All i know is from a biology movie.

So if you received an 'RE-4' that would mean you were active duty and were discharged, and you want that changed and maybe attempt to go back? Is that correct? Don't want to burst any bubbles here, but if that is what.you are asking, NEITHER is likely to happen. 'RE' codes are set by regulation, and if there is a certain condition (especially medical) then they give the 'RE' code prescribed. Are you sure you aren't talking about a separation code? The sickle cell trait would be the reason WHY you were discharged, the RE code is your eligibility to enlist, which is non-existent with a 4. Your problems are two-fold. To change a separation, reenlistment code or category of discharge, you only have a certain period of time in which you can challenge it. After a couple years, you'd need a VERY compelling reason for them to considerate. Being in a coma might qualify. Then you also have to prove that the military errored in their process, and you were not categorized correctly. The burden of proof is all on you. The odds are against.you. in all my years with the military, I've only met ONE person that was able to get an 'RE' code changed, and that was 12 years ago when the army was hurting for recruits and they could process a waiver (which you would require). TODAY, no way you get that waiver. The army would be about the only service.that might have gone to the effort, but they are getting ready to downsize big-time, and recruiting is good - so that's not going to happen. Navy and AF? No chance. The other thing going against you? If you were discharged, you are now prior service, and AD avoids prior service applicants pike the plague right now. Heaven forbid they take advantage of that experience and training ya'know Good luck. But if you were looking for w way back in, you're done. Save yourself a lot of aggravation.

Having the trait will not harm you in the slightest. I have it as well as a large population of African Americans in the US. Problems occur when two carriers (Mom and Dad) get together and have a child passing on the traits producing full blown sickle cell anemia.

It's not a bad idea to run it past your doctor if you have adverse symptoms you can't explain, but if you had it, you would have known when you were a child or else you likely would not be here right now.

Run your heart out!

I am scared for you because sickle cell trait runs in my family. It is still winter and what you have do not run good with the weather. Try a more fall, summer, and maybe spring sports. If the weather is cold were you live most of the time, than I say don't do it for your own health. Talk to you doctar for more info and have a good day.

Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder in which the body produces an abnormal type of the oxygen-carrying substance hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

Since the oxygen- carrying process in your body is not well, then i suggest you do some short distance events.

But still you have to consult with your doctor as that is the most accurate advices.

Your sickle-cell trait will NOT affect you when doing exercise. You might have a raise of haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit values, but other than that, you should be along with the average.

Anyway, I wish you the best of luck. I've attached a few articles that should help!!

If you have the trait, not sickle cell, there is no problem doing exercise, but you should get cleared by your personal physician first, since they know your exact medical history.

You will be fine. I have sickle cell trait and I never had a problem with sports.

now i don't actually know the answer to that, but here's an interesting fact. sickle cell anemia was actually a genetic mutation that africans developed in response to malaria. the shape of the cell prevents malaria. isn't that neat? it sucks because it causes other problems, but how amazing is the body!?