Combatting Loneliness for Better HealthEach person's experience of loneliness can be varied and individual-specific. For some, moving to a new area or country might trigger a...reactionscomments
Discovering Personal HS TriggersEverybody is different and what triggers hidradenitis suppurativa flares will be different for everyone. Common triggers might include dairy, gluten, processed sugar...reactionscomments
A Guide to Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa BlackheadsA frequent topic in hidradenitis suppurativa discussion groups is the distressing appearance of spots that look like blackheads. In reality, these skin...reactions4comments
Recipe for Art: Painting with CoffeeThe chronic pain and fatigue of hidradenitis suppurativa can lead to depression and inactivity, and it’s easy to get stuck in that...reactionscomments
Loving the Summer AgainI was grateful when for college, I moved to a city that had a very long winter, as opposed to somewhere like Miami...reactions1comment
Epsom Salts: Friend or Foe?As I sit in my third hot Epsom salt bath of the day, I realized I have no idea how or why...reactions4comments
Going to the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements Was One of the Best Things I Ever DidThis October, I got invited by the HS Foundation to come to the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements in Miami, Florida. This...reactions3comments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and the Lymphatic SystemHidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that causes painful, swollen lumps and tunnels under the skin. It usually affects areas...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About It: Observations of Support Groups"Join the club!" Does this phrase make you laugh or cringe? Do you dress to blend in, and hope no one notices...reactionscomments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 1)It’s been quite the journey navigating HS. There’s a lot that it seems like hidradenitis suppurativa can take away from you: limiting...reactions1comment
Yummy AIP Friendly Snacks (Part 2)There are so many Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) snacks in the 21st century that the three brands I shared previously don't even begin...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Unusual PlacesFor years, it seemed like I had the typical symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa. I had painful bumps that turned into swollen humps...reactions6comments
The Talk: Disclosing HS in RelationshipsTalking about our condition can be embarrassing and often we avoid it like the bubonic plague. Often I wonder when the right...reactions3comments
HS Support Groups: Navigating Negativity and Reaping the BenefitsWe want to feel supported when we participate in support groups – uplifted and relieved of the emotional and physical tolls hidradenitis...reactionscomments
Living Life Fully with HSHave you ever said, "I can’t do that, I can’t go there, I can’t wear that, I can’t [insert task here] because...reactions2comments
My New Year’s Resolution: Putting Myself FirstIt’s no secret that hidradenitis suppurativa can be triggered by stress, anxiety, and depression. Because of this, it can be beneficial to...reactionscomments
Asking for a Friend: Making New Connections as a Chronic Disease PatientSix times in my adult life I have had to start over in a new state. It hasn't been easy. There were...reactions3comments
Reflections: 3 Things 2020 Taught Me About My Chronic IllnessFor me, the new year has always signaled reflective thoughts and the need to create an action plan to ensure future success...reactionscomments
Yoga for Holistic Well-BeingResearch shows yoga stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, improves immunity function, secretes antioxidant enzymes and moderates stress hormones. That makes yoga a...reactionscomments
Coming To Terms With HSFor a long time, I thought that I would never come to terms with having hidradenitis suppurativa. And even now, on some...reactionscomments
