Qualities That I Look For In A Great Healthcare Provider...I 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 Diet...Inflammation 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 Enemy...Content warning: This article may be a trigger for individuals who are dealing with or have dealt with eating disorders. At one...reactions4comments
Meeting With A New Dermatologist (Part 2)...In this video, I speak about how the appointment at my new dermatologist went. In case you missed it, check out Part...reactionscomments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 3)...In the third video of this taking ownership of your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis series, I remind HS Warriors that it is okay...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Take Our Quick Polls...For people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
45 Things Not to Feel Guilty About Due To Having HS...I 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 Surgery...So 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 Limits...Finding 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 Dermatologist...Hello 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 HS...Self-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 Employer...This 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 Pregnancy...When 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 Illness...When 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 HS...HS 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 HS...I 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) Infusion...Starting 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 Flare...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Depression and HS are a tough combination. Dealing with the...reactions2comments
