25 Songs to Empower YouI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: music is a powerful thing. There have been so many times where I’ve heard a song start playing and it takes... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Having A Chronic Illness Gave Me More Time to DreamI find that being diagnosed with a chronic illness has made me become more of a reflective person now more than ever. On days when I’m not having a terrible... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Medically Misgendered: Fighting For Appropriate Care As A Non-Binary PersonI am non-binary and I use the pronouns she/they. For me, this means I do not subscribe to any gender. I sometimes present as 'feminine' and sometimes as 'masculine', sometimes... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My HS Story (Part 2)In case you missed it, read Part 1 of Jasmine's HS Story. I am a privileged patient. I've had access to great healthcare all of my life. This access was especially... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HS and PCOS: My Experience Having Both and Why They Might Be RelatedPCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common comorbid condition for those that have Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I have both and want to share my experience trying to treat them both... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Advice for the Newly DiagnosedI was diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa 7 years after my first flare. I felt conflicting emotions after my diagnosis. It took me a long time to learn how to advocate... By Kathryn Shusta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Low Carb Snack IdeasIf you’ve read any of my previous articles, you might already know that my Hidradenitis triggers are gluten and processed sugar (besides stress, anxiety, and depression). Whenever I have anything... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How A Trip to the Dermatologist Crushed My Treatment Dreams (Part 2)Check out the Part 1 of this series How A Trip to the Dermatologist Crushed My Treatment Dreams. The doctor rushed out of the room and left us waiting for... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Make Meal Time An Act Of Self-CareIt is true that self-care has become quite the buzzword in wellness arenas over the past few years. Yet, I can’t get enough of finding ways to practice self-care in... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rolling On With HS: Why I Made The Decision To Start Using Mobility AidsI have had HS since I was 13 years old. All through high school, it spread across both my inner thighs and my groin. My doctor first suggested using a... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Advocate Hosts 2nd Annual HS Awareness SummitManaging my Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) through the years has taught me that healing can be more beneficial when the mind, body, and soul are addressed at once rather than separately... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This Is What Happens During A Remicade Infusion (Part 2)Check out Part 1 of Katy's story, This Is What Happens During A Remicade Infusion. Remicade infusions involve a lot of waiting. Next, I wait for the medicine to be... By Kathryn Shusta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Illness and Burnout: Recognizing the Signs (Part 1)We have all been there before. You have received your diagnosis, sat in your thoughts about said diagnosis, and now you feel ready to become the expert on this newfound... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Turmeric: Will It Help And How Do You Use It?If you’ve been on the internet or read a magazine in the past 5 years, you have probably heard someone talk about adding more turmeric to your diet and that... By Cooper2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
5 TV Shows That Distract Me from My Flare PainWhen I have a flare, they are all-consuming. It will take over my body, my mind, and my daily habits. In order to counteract this bonkerness (it’s a word, I... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Benefits of Remote and Contract Work for the Chronically IllChronic illnesses can be debilitating. You could be thriving, agile, and able-bodied one day and unable to get out of bed the next. It's an unpredictable experience. But this isn't... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How Earthing Can Help Ease Chronic PainHave you ever spent time outside and realized that nature seemed to heal something inside of you? I know I definitely have and this is why I make an effort... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
So You Think You Have HS - Now What?!Maybe you saw that episode of Dr. Pimple Popper and realized the lesions under your arms/legs/groin/back/neck/etc. look surprisingly the same, maybe you have been googling symptoms and came across HS... By Cooper3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Simple Tricks For Managing Armpit FlaresHi everyone! Today I thought I would share some of my tricks for when I get Hidradenitis flares in my armpits. These tricks are just my own personal favorites and... By Selina Ferragamo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How A Trip to the Dermatologist Crushed My Treatment Dreams (Part 1)Chances are, if you have HS and you are seeking treatment options, you have probably been to a dermatologist as one of the first steps in your treatment plan. For... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments