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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...reactions4comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1replyCopingScaringSymptoms
Friendships In Your Early 20s and HS...Friendships, especially those in your early 20s, are hard. You just recently graduated college, you might be moving to a new city...reactionscomments
Losing All Hope...When I was a teenager sometime after I hit puberty I started to get “boils” all the time or at least that’s...reactions5comments
Shrinking A Flare Early...So normally I follow a pretty strict diet that includes whole foods and avoiding my trigger foods like nightshades, but I recently...reactionscomments
Skin graft ...Has anyone ever had a skin graft for their HS? My surgeon is suggesting it. Please let me know. Thanks in advance...reactions2repliesAwareness
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
