Getting an Inflectra (Remicade) InfusionStarting a new medication always makes me anxious. When my Humira stopped being effective for me, my doctor recommended we begin Inflectra (the equivalent to Remicade). I was not sure... By Isela Nataly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Communication, Body Language, and HSCommunication is one of the most important aspects of life. It sets a positive tone to create and to maintain long lasting relationships. It is a basic requirement that serves... By Mandira Harinath3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Recovery, A Gradual ProcessIn case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Tina was discharged from the hospital the following day. It was a huge sigh of relief... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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The Challenges of Rural Life and HSI have moved 25 times in the last 30 years. I’ve lived on an island where the year-round residency was 300. I’ve moved across the country 5 times. I’ve moved... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Getting Through College with HS!Anyone who has attended college while having HS has been there – a midterm is coming up and amidst all of the stress of getting your work done, you feel... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Learned To Accept My Scars As A Masterpiece (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Months preceding this moment, I was sitting on the exam table at my dermatologist’s office when I was... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How I Learned To Accept My Scars As A Masterpiece (Part 1)“My scars help create the masterpiece that is me.” I begged my eyes to acknowledge my broken reflection in the mirror as these words echoed in my head willing me... By Chelsea Perry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Another Diagnosis with HSHS is a grueling disease that has taught me so much. I was diagnosed when I was 17 years old and will soon be 27. Coming up on the 10... By Isela Nataly2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Toxic Positivity (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Your resistance to only looking on the bright side is actually normal. Pushing down your feelings and pasting... By Chelsea Freund5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How Chronic Boils Taught Me To Live Guilt-Free (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! In learning to accept that my journey with HS is in fact not my fault, I... By Chelsea Perry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Toxic Positivity (Part 1)Maybe this scenario sounds familiar to you: you are standing in line at your favorite store, buying up all of their 3”x4” self-adhesive bandages they had out on the shelves... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Doctor Horror StoryIn the early stages of my HS diagnosis, I put up with a lot from doctors. I was scared and unsure of what was happening with my body and so... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! You’re being treated, but you need some support from others who are going through what you... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercise and HSFor many people, exercising with HS is a double-edged sword - you know that exercise has health benefits that can help with HS, but exercising itself can sometimes be painful... By Gabriella Birzh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! You made it to the appointment! Maybe it’s your first time with this doctor, or maybe it’s your... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey to Humira (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I switched to a new doctor about two years after my diagnosis because of a poor experience with... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Your MatchWhat’s your number? No, actually, I don’t mean your phone number. Have you stopped to think about the number of doctors you’ve seen in your lifetime? If you are fairly... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey to Humira (Part 1)There is nothing in this world that I hate more than the sight of my own blood. Watching a gruesome scene on TV or seeing a client’s injuries are totally... By Gabriella Birzh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 1)Why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself? I know, everyone hates this question. Nearly everyone, that is. Let’s be a little more specific. Are you a lover... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments