45 Things Not to Feel Guilty About Due To Having HSI find that I tend to carry guilt and sometimes it has to do with my hidradenitis suppurativa. HS is so difficult...reactions2comments
My Consultation With A Surgeon About Undergoing Armpit SurgerySo the thought of possibly undergoing surgery has been on my mind lately, and so I decided to meet with a surgeon...reactionscomments
The Isolation Of Hiding My HS From People (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Eventually, at the end of the semester, I came clean...reactions1comment
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you...reactionscomments
One Month Check-Up With My New DermatologistHello beautiful people, in todays video, I speak about my recent one moth check up with my new dermatologist. To say the...reactionscomments
Self-Care Tips For People With HSSelf-care is important no matter who you are but having a chronic illness means taking extra steps to ensure you're taken care...reactionscomments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 2)In the second video in this series, I discuss how important it is to take a step. I encourage HS warriors to...reactionscomments
Sharing Your HS Diagnosis With An EmployerThis video is all about sharing your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis with an employer. I’ve had to share my diagnosis with two of...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa and PregnancyWhen you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, there is a lot to think about. You are probably wondering about the...reactions1comment
The Mental Labor of Chronic IllnessWhen I was 17 years old, I got my HS diagnosis after 4 years of painful, recurring abscesses. Little did I know...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
HS & Depression Part 2: Tips To Deal With Depression During A FlareIn case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Depression and HS are a tough combination. Dealing with the...reactions2comments
Letting Go Of Shame: Alice's Journey Opening Up About Her HSThe Editorial Team at HSDisease.com is highlighting HS warriors and their journeys in our Voices of the Community interviews. We talked to...reactionscomments
I May Feel Defeated, But HS Will Not Defeat Me: Battling Depression Alongside HS (Part 1)Please note: this article touches on mature subjects with brief non-graphic mentions of self-harm and substance abuse. I woke up this morning...reactions3comments
Pain Is Not Normal: HS & Mental Health (Part 1)Oh, college... You hear it being said all the time: college is the best four years of your life. And don’t get...reactions1comment
Emotional Impact for Hidradenitis Suppurativa CaregiversCaring for someone with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be emotionally draining. Health issues that impact a loved one also impact partners and...reactions4comments
How I Budget Money With A Chronic IllnessAside from the physical challenges of having a chronic illness, the financial challenges are one of my biggest stressors. I am lucky...reactions2comments
Taking Back Bath TimeWhen I was younger, I used to love bath time. I would bring in my dolls and toys, swim around (well, swim...reactionscomments
