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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
How I Discovered My Triggers and Avoid ThemDiscovering my triggers has been an uphill battle. Because our bodies change as we get older and so do my food tolerances...reactions3comments
Coming Out As Chronically Ill: How To Talk To Friends And Loved Ones About Your New DiagnosisGetting a diagnosis of HS comes with a whole host of emotions - a relief to finally have an answer, fear of...reactions5comments
PSA: You Aren’t Gross Because You Don’t Shave Your ArmpitsHello everyone! I really hope you’ve been doing well and staying safe and healthy. I thought that today, I would discuss the...reactions1comment
Podcasts About HS That Are Worth The ListenLet’s face it, today’s society has many of us on the go now more than ever. Early on, we are taught to...reactions2comments
I Called In Sick To WorkWell, I did the thing. You know the thing. The thing that makes me feel like a monster. The thing I hate...reactionscomments
How To Tell Your Friends About Hidradenitis SuppurativaIf you're like me, then you dread the idea of having to reveal some of the most vulnerable parts of yourself to...reactions5comments
How I Heal Wounds Naturally With Manuka HoneyAlthough I have known that I have had HS for several years now, I only recently started to research wound care and...reactions7comments
Don’t Sweat It! How To Exercise With HSWe all know that movement is a vital part of keeping healthy, both physically and mentally. (And especially during a global pandemic!)...reactions2comments
You Are Not AloneYou are not alone and please don’t forget that. I know that’s easier said than done, but I promise it’s true. I...reactionscomments
The Most Challenging Part of Hidradenitis SuppurativaRecently I was asked what is the most challenging part of living with a chronic illness. The challenges with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)...reactions1comment
In America: What's That?The In American survey is now closed. Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be frustrating. What can make it worse is the...reactions6comments
Fishing For A CureOne thing that has worked for managing my mental health dealing with HS has been the outdoors. I spent so much time...reactions1comment
Best Practices for Talking to Your Doctor About HS SymptomsHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that can present and affect people in many different ways. There is important information...reactions6comments
Body Confidence & HS: How I Fell In Love With My Body Even When It Felt Like It Didn’t Love Me BackAs someone with a multitude of chronic illnesses, I often felt at war with my body. HS was the first chronic illness...reactionscomments
