I Can’t Afford Prescription Medications for My Hidradenitis Suppurativa – What Do I Do? (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! How can we forget that Amazon has everything? I did some searching for a few of my medications... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Can’t Afford Prescription Medications for My Hidradenitis Suppurativa – What Do I Do? (Part 1)I’m nearly 50 (okay, about a year and a few months away from the big 5-0), and I was a sick kid who grew up to be a sick adult... By Chelsea Freund5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating the World of Dating with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part One)Dating is an exhilarating and challenging journey that involves run-ins with vulnerability, self-discovery, and acceptance. As someone living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), the dating landscape presents unique hurdles. I've realized... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Patient Assistance Programs - How You Might Still Be Able to Afford Biologics for HS (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! There is a trend that has started recently, and that is they run credit reports to see my... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fully Accepting My HS (Part 1)I have had HS for about about 12 years and I think I can confidently say that I had HS for at least half of that time before fully accepting... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Complicated! Comorbidities and Hidradenitis SuppurativaI lead an incredibly complex life for someone who is a stay-at-home patient. I’m not a mom of children nor of fur babies. 'My medical conditions are my children' is... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HS Awareness Week 2023: It Takes All KindsWelcome to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week 2023! While HS warriors work tirelessly to support one another and bring awareness to this condition all year round, we believe it’s especially important... By HSDisease.com Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Are Not AloneYou have hidradenitis suppurativa You have an uncontrollable illness You have a disease that you were born with You have a condition that isn’t your fault You have to live... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Patient Assistance Programs - How You Might Still Be Able to Afford Biologics for HS (Part 1)Maybe it feels like you had to trudge through some swamps and fight off airplane-sized mosquitos to finally get what you have been waiting for to treat your hidradenitis suppurativa:... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dilemma and ResolutionAfter we were married, my husband and I moved to Africa on a work permit visa. It was my first time abroad and I was eager to explore the inner... By Meera Thirtha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Talk: Disclosing HS in RelationshipsTalking about our condition can be embarrassing and often we avoid it like the bubonic plague. Often I wonder when the right time is to bring up the fact I... By Crystal Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
15 Years with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)As 2023 approached, I realized this marked 15 years since my HS introduced itself like the most unwelcome of visitors. I first started having HS symptoms when I was 13... By Isela Nataly3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
How Selfless Service Saved Me From Drowning Into Self-PityDuring my formative years, I was told that donating a part of our savings to someone in need is considered a good deed. Every year, my mother would contribute a... By Mandira Harinath2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Maintaining a Social AttitudeI don’t know if anyone remembers that show, “The Love Boat,” but in my late 20s and early 30s I earned the nickname of Julie the Cruise Director. I used... By Chelsea Freund6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Childhood TraumaI was 11 years old and unsure what was going on with me. I would get these painful lumps seemingly everywhere. It would be days, sometimes weeks, before the pain... By Crystal Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Food Became My Enemy (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! To make a long story short, by eliminating foods like pork, beef, chicken, and dairy from my diet... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Talk About Sex, BabyLet’s be honest, starting a relationship with hidradenitis suppurativa can be hard, but having sex with hidradenitis suppurativa can be painful and embarrassing. Let’s set the stage, it's sexy time... By Crystal Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Me? (Food Edition)Lately, I've found myself grieving my past life reminiscing over what was from food to relationships to a sense of comfort in my own body. The food restrictions I've decided... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Confidence To Say Yes To Your Dreams (Part 1)Following your dreams while living with hidradenitis suppurativa is complicated. What we plan to do today differs from what we can do tomorrow. Each day presents new challenges, which means... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Self-Care for Hidradenitis SuppurativaIt’s really hard to feel good when you’re having a hidradenitis suppurativa flare. You feel emotionally and physically drained and in so much pain. That’s why self-care is so important... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments