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
Let's Talk About It: Observations of Support Groups..."Join the club!" Does this phrase make you laugh or cringe? Do you dress to blend in, and hope no one notices...reactionscomments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 1)...It’s been quite the journey navigating HS. There’s a lot that it seems like hidradenitis suppurativa can take away from you: limiting...reactions1comment
Yummy AIP Friendly Snacks (Part 2)...There are so many Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) snacks in the 21st century that the three brands I shared previously don't even begin...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Unusual Places...For years, it seemed like I had the typical symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa. I had painful bumps that turned into swollen humps...reactions6comments
The Talk: Disclosing HS in Relationships...Talking about our condition can be embarrassing and often we avoid it like the bubonic plague. Often I wonder when the right...reactions3comments
HS Sufferer...This is in response to the writer named Jennifer. I also suffer from the highest stage of HS. Every Doctor that sees...reactions1comment
HS Support Groups: Navigating Negativity and Reaping the Benefits...We want to feel supported when we participate in support groups – uplifted and relieved of the emotional and physical tolls hidradenitis...reactionscomments
Living Life Fully with HS...Have you ever said, "I can’t do that, I can’t go there, I can’t wear that, I can’t [insert task here] because...reactions2comments
My New Year’s Resolution: Putting Myself First...It’s no secret that hidradenitis suppurativa can be triggered by stress, anxiety, and depression. Because of this, it can be beneficial to...reactionscomments
Asking for a Friend: Making New Connections as a Chronic Disease Patient...Six times in my adult life I have had to start over in a new state. It hasn't been easy. There were...reactions3comments
Reflections: 3 Things 2020 Taught Me About My Chronic Illness...For me, the new year has always signaled reflective thoughts and the need to create an action plan to ensure future success...reactionscomments
Yoga for Holistic Well-Being...Research shows yoga stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, improves immunity function, secretes antioxidant enzymes and moderates stress hormones. That makes yoga a...reactionscomments
Coming To Terms With HS...For a long time, I thought that I would never come to terms with having hidradenitis suppurativa. And even now, on some...reactionscomments
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Tattoos and HS Disease...Tattoos have been around for thousands of years. They tell a story and can tell you everything about a person. I have...reactions1comment
Living with HS...Hi. My name's Jennifer. I'm 41 years old. I got diagnosed about 10 years ago with HS and I just had a...reactions3comments
My Personal Experience Seeing a General Surgeon When My Flares Get Bad...It can take a lot of trial and error to figure out what works best when you're having an hidradenitis suppurativa flare...reactions3comments
Painsomnia: How to Build a Healthy Sleep Routine Around the Pain of HS...You’ve probably been there: Tossing and turning, desperate for sleep but in too much pain to do so. Sleep hygiene is an...reactions1comment
