Another Year With Hidradenitis Suppurativa...As we begin 2023, I can’t help but to reflect on my past and contemplate a future, like many people do during this time. I am currently ending 2022 with...reactionscomments
When The Body Becomes A Battleground...On February 24th, 2022, the bloody battle between Russia and Ukraine had begun. Since then, thousands of lives have been lost and more than a third of Ukraine’s population disrupted...reactionscomments
Metformin and HS...I went to my dermatologist the other day and she gave me a steroid shot under each armpit where my HS is bad . How long will the steroid injection...reactions5replies
How My Pet Helps Me Cope With HS...In this video, Joey gives us three examples of how his pet helps him cope with hidradenitis suppurativa. Please leave some comments below letting Joey know how your pet helps...reactions4comments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 1)...It’s been quite the journey navigating HS. There’s a lot that it seems like HS can take away from you: limiting your mobility, dealing with the intense pain, managing drainage...reactions1comment
Our Foray Into Homeopathy...Medicines come from a variety of sources. Some are developed from substances that are found in nature. Others are byproducts of organisms, a few are biologically engineered, some are sourced...reactionscomments
What HS Won’t Steal (Part 3)...In the final video of this series, I share how my hidradenitis suppurativa won’t steal my outlook and mindset. This declaration and way of life has been a gradual thing...reactionscomments
anti friction underwear...What's the best underwear to buy that won't cause a flare in the groin and under the butt cheeks. I wear a lot of leggings and I don't like the...reactions2repliesExerciseTips & Advice
Living with Stage 3...I’ve had boils or lesions since I was a teen but recently was diagnosed with HS. And it was Stage 3. Living with HS has been a nightmare within itself...reactions3comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 1)...I’m sharing a four-part video series about taking ownership of your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis. In the first installment, I encouraged HS Warriors to ask the tough questions even if you’re...reactionscomments
Meeting With A New Dermatologist (Part 1)...We all know how nerve-wracking it can be when you're going to the doctor, especially when you live with a chronic illness such as HS, and that thought of the...reactionscomments
Always Seems to Be Something...I really don’t know exactly when HS symptoms presented itself, but it was sometime in high school for me. I am 34 as I write this. I really haven’t shared...reactions2comments
Going to the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements Was One of the Best Things I Ever Did...This October, I got invited by the HS Foundation to come to the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements in Miami, Florida. This multiple day event organized by the HS Foundation...reactions3comments
Have You Thought About A Roommate?...I’m a month away from turning 48, and I think I can safely say that I have done more than the average person in my lifetime. I moved out when...reactions2comments
Pain under the armpit help...I know this is best to ask the doctor but it's 10pm and my HS is so bad under my arm. It's always leaking and it stings and itches what...reactions2replies
Holiday Gifts For Your Loved One With Hidradenitis Suppurativa...Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season in general is a wonderful time of year – for most. However, when living with a chronic illness, specifically hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), the holiday...reactionscomments
What I Get When I Eat Fast Food...I’ve mentioned this a lot in my articles, but my triggers (besides anxiety, depression, stress, and my period) are gluten and sugar. Personally, I usually try to stick to a...reactionscomments
How do yours start?...Hi All I’ve just found this website and thank God that I have. Some background on me. I’m a 48 year old white male, Irish lived in London for years...reactions1replyCopingScaringSymptoms
