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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Simple Tricks For Managing Armpit FlaresI want to share some of my tricks for when I get Hidradenitis flares in my armpits. These tricks are just my own personal favorites and what works for me...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
This Is What Happens During A Remicade Infusion (Part 1)Two years ago, my dermatologist and I decided to stop Humira and try a different TNF inhibitor, Remicade (infliximab). As an off-label prescription, this medicine is considered an experimental way...reactions2comments
My Personal Experience Seeing a General Surgeon When My Flares Get BadHidradenitis Suppurativa is a lot of trial and error when it comes to finding what works best when you’re flaring or having an outbreak. It’s no secret that I try...reactions3comments
Wound Care Hacks Every HS Patient Should KnowWound care is central to the healing of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). If wounds are not cared for properly, it can leave room for bacteria growth and possible infection. While every...reactions3comments
Heat and HS: How I Plan To Beat The Heat This SummerIt’s almost that time of year again. That time of year when some of us HS warriors find ourselves in an imaginary race trying to beat the heat and keep...reactionscomments
Nightshades - What They Are & Why They Might Trigger YouLike many people who live with HS, it has taken me years of trial and error to figure out what triggers my flares, and somehow the list keeps on growing!...reactionscomments
Starting the Autoimmune Protocol Diet for Hidradenitis SuppurativaStarting any new lifestyle is difficult and can be a huge adjustment, but when these steps are implemented while battling a chronic illness there's the added anxiety about how this...reactionscomments
Sex & HS: How To Navigate The Bedroom Around Your FlaresThere is nothing that irritates me more than being in the mood only to remember that I’ve got a monster of a lesion between my legs, which can make sex…er...reactionscomments
Important Hidradenitis Suppurativa MythsHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is unknown to most people, even many medical professionals. This ignorance leads to many myths and misconceptions about HS. There are the more common myths that most...reactionscomments
30 Things You Might Need to Hear If You Know Someone With Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Or If You’ve Never Heard of Hidradenitis Suppurativa)I love lists. I love pro and con lists, to-do lists, grocery shopping lists, “5 Practical Gifts for Chess Players” lists. You name a list, and I’d probably be fascinated...reactionscomments
