My Personal Experience Seeing a General Surgeon When My Flares Get BadIt can take a lot of trial and error to figure out what works best when you're having an hidradenitis suppurativa flare...reactions3comments
Painsomnia: How to Build a Healthy Sleep Routine Around the Pain of HSYou’ve probably been there: Tossing and turning, desperate for sleep but in too much pain to do so. Sleep hygiene is an...reactions1comment
Tips for Navigating Caregiver BurnoutThe whole definition of caregiving changed after COVID enveloped the globe. The tasks and approaches toward looking after the sick, elderly, or...reactionscomments
Non-Toxic Cleaning for Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Part 2Continued from Part 1: My first suggestion is to get a couple of empty spray bottles and make sure they are completely...reactionscomments
Swimming Time BluesI’ve got a couple of things that make me really want to jump in a pool. One of my comorbidities to hidradenitis...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
How Selfless Service Saved Me From Drowning in Self-PityDuring my formative years, I was told that donating a part of our savings to someone in need is considered a good...reactionscomments
Infliximab Home InfusionAround a year ago, I wrote about my experience during a Remicade infusion in an infusion center. Since then, I moved and...reactions1comment
Let's Talk About Sex, BabyLet’s be honest, starting a relationship with hidradenitis suppurativa can be hard, but having sex with hidradenitis suppurativa can be painful and...reactions4comments
Beauty Is Skin DeepI was told my entire life I wasn't beautiful enough. I was too dark. My skin was too damaged. I wasn't going...reactionscomments
Elimination DietHidradenitis suppativa is a chronic skin disease which causes inflamed lesions sort of like boils on the skin. Many people on the...reactionscomments
Flare Stories: An HS Flare That I’ll Never ForgetI like to think that life consists of a collection of moments ranging from the most memorable times to everyday living. When...reactionscomments
What Is the Connection Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic inflammatory condition that causes painful lumps under the skin. The lumps can break open, and...reactions13comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions2comments
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
The Invisibility of PainSome people with hidradenitis suppurativa are able to manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, but many others are not...reactions7comments
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...reactions5comments
Satisfying Snacks for Autoimmune Protocol DietersI love to snack. I might even snack more than I eat full meals. So changing my diet can be troublesome for...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...reactions4comments
