How HS Helped Put Me On A Path To SobrietyIn this video, Joey speaks about his long-time battle with cigarettes and alcohol. Also, Joey speaks about how HS has helped him with living a sober life... By Joey Torre1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fully Accepting my HS (Part 2)To this day, I still don't have a specific dermatologist or anyone I go to for HS. I think that’s partly because of the experience of having other doctors not... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
I Found My (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) PeopleI’ve always been an oddball. I didn’t quite fit in with the farm kids when my family moved from a big city of 1.5 million to a town of 300... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Please Don’t Make Me Feel Guilty for Having My TriggersAs I type this, my hidradenitis suppurativa is going haywire. After a few months of doing great, I now have multiple flares on my stomach, inner thigh, and near my... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Elimination DietHidradenitis suppativa is a chronic skin disease which causes inflamed lesions sort of like boils on the skin. Many people on the internet will say they have a magic cure... By Crystal Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
After 30 Days...In the last article, I wrote about fasting and clean eating again. I detailed how I’ve finally committed to putting my stage 3 HS in remission. It has not been... By Brandi N. McCall3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fasting... AgainEditor's note: Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your diet. I recently decided to become committed and disciplined to healing my stage 3 hidradenitis suppurativa. I... By Brandi N. McCall4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 Comments2 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 Comments2 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 Comments2 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