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
Tattoos and HS DiseaseTattoos have been around for thousands of years. They tell a story and can tell you everything about a person. I have...reactions1comment
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
