Red Flags at the Doctor’s OfficeGoing to a new doctor is never easy and can be very nerve wracking, especially if you’ve had traumatic experiences in the...reactionscomments
Rice Versus WheatThe majority of South Indian cuisines are centered around rice or rice-based dishes. The soil, rain, and temperature are far more conducive...reactionscomments
Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Am I Desirable?What is desirability, and what makes us think we need to be desirable to others? Is it instinct? Is it our need...reactions4comments
Recipe for Art: Meditation Drawing (Lichen)Sometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity...reactionscomments
How I Got Glad Instead of Sad: My Ways to Cope During a FlareHaving a chronic illness is never easy and having one like Hidradenitis Suppurativa can be pure hell on earth. The chronic pain...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Helicopter Mom and HSAfter my husband passed away, I became an overprotective parent constantly shielding my daughter from various situations. Although it was done with...reactionscomments
Complexities of Disease Management and Single ParentingMy daughter Tina (name changed) is a sensitive and caring child. Our home used to be filled with her ring of spontaneous...reactions1comment
Pain Management for Hidradenitis SuppurativaPeople who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) develop areas of damage, or lesions, on their skin. These bumps may become red and fill...reactions6comments
Recipe for Art: Coffee Filter FlowersSometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity...reactionscomments
The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion It took me a long time to realize this, but just because someone has the prefix “Dr.” before their name, it doesn’t...reactionscomments
Gaslighting Before My Hidradenitis Suppurativa DiagnosisMedical gaslighting is a hot topic now, as we become aware of how we are “handled” historically and currently as hidradenitis suppurativa...reactionscomments
What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may also have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. When someone has 2 or more conditions at...reactionscomments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! In addition to all I had to learn...reactions1comment
How I Manage the Pain Associated with HSIt’s no lie that the pain associated with HS can be unbearable and agonizing. For those of you with HS, you know...reactionscomments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 4)In the final video of this four part series, we discuss what it means to get knowledge, but to not become overwhelmed...reactionscomments
Non-Toxic Cleaning for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part 1)I am huffing and puffing and wiping some dew drops off of my brow. Now it’s time for a water break. Okay...reactionscomments
Qualities That I Look For In A Great Healthcare ProviderI previously wrote about red flags in healthcare providers and how to know when to say no. But it is just as...reactionscomments
The Anti-Inflammatory DietInflammation is 1 way our bodies respond to infection or injury. We want our immune system to protect us from foreign invaders...reactionscomments
How Food Became My EnemyContent warning: This article may be a trigger for individuals who are dealing with or have dealt with eating disorders. At one...reactions4comments
