HS, Sobriety, and Mental HealthContent warning: This article discusses self-harm and disordered eating. I have suffered from various mental health issues since I was a teenager. It's only now, as a 24-year old that...reactionscomments
Stocked and LoadedHidradenitis suppurativa is a challenging disease, but it can also be an expensive disease. Often those who have it purchase supplies by the bulk – especially when they find something...reactionscomments
How Do I Get The Latest Updates On HSDisease.com?The internet is ripe with information on hidradenitis suppurativa and other conditions that affect the skin. Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps it leaves...reactionscomments
Finding Joy While Living With Hidradenitis SuppurativaAs someone who lives with a debilitating chronic illness, it is important for me to recognize what brings me joy and make time to do that as much as possible...reactions1comment
HS: A Stubborn Lifelong PartnerOh HS, some days I thank you for shaping me into the woman I am, some days I kind of forget you exist. Today, I despise you! You currently have...reactionscomments
Keep Calm and Spoon OnHave you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance that you may consider yourself a spoonie or relate...reactionscomments
Allopathic and Holistic and Homeopathic, Oh My! How I Use All Forms Of Medicine To Help My HS (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Holistic care is defined by the Oxford dictionary as “characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking...reactionscomments
Become an HSDisease.com Health Leader!Please note: at this time we are not looking for additional health leaders. Would you like to share your experience with the hidradenitis suppurativa community and help others who are...reactionscomments
Loving Someone With Chronic PainEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Migraine.com, and was written by Amanda Workman. This is one of those articles intended for the ones who love...reactionscomments
Allopathic, Holistic, and Homeopathic, Oh My! How I Use All Forms Of Medicine To Help My HS (Part 1)Doctors, naturopaths, functional medicine, holistic care - what is the difference and how can you use all forms of healing to your advantage? In this series, I’m going to define...reactionscomments
HS & Ink: How To Safely Get Tattooed When You Have HSAs someone who came from a long line of individuals with tattoos (my dad, all of my siblings, many of my aunts and uncles, cousins, you name it!), I was...reactions5comments
Living With A Fistula - A Literal Pain In The Butt!!Fistulas, a literal pain in the butt. If you haven't heard of a fistula don't worry, neither did I until I, unfortunately, was diagnosed with one. Let's talk about what...reactions3comments
HS & Depression Part 2: Tips To Deal With Depression During A FlareIn case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Depression and HS are a tough combination. Dealing with the physical pain of HS and the emotional anguish...reactions2comments
I Love to Travel But I Do Not Love Flying: Managing Airports with HSI am writing this on my first plane ride in two years. After months of not flying due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I am flying home for a wedding. I...reactionscomments
Rolling On With HS (Part 2): Dealing With Negativity Around Your Mobility AidsIn case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Using a mobility aid for HS is probably a lot more common than you think and unfortunately, ableism...reactionscomments
Stigma and Shame: How It Has Affected My LifeAlmost four years ago, I was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects the hair follicles. Living with this skin condition was complicated because it is...reactions3comments
Selina’s Ramblings and Oddities: First EditionHello everyone. Today I thought I would write just a blog-style article about what’s been going on with me and my Hidradenitisy (it’s an adjective, I swear) life. I entitled...reactionscomments
Product Review: MeUndiesIf you are like me, you are forever searching for underwear and/or pajama and lounge shorts that don’t irritate flares or cause new ones. With all sorts of styles, cuts...reactionscomments
Your Hidradenitis Suppurativa StoryThere were so many emotions that came up for me when I began telling my Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) story. The main feeling was shame. It almost silenced me until one...reactions1comment
Getting It Done: How To Push Through Chores During A FlareIt would be lovely to be able to spend all of your flare days in bed snuggled up to a heating pad and watching your favorite movies, but life doesn’t...reactionscomments
