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
Partial Mastectomy Due to HS...I’ve been an HS warrior for over 25 years. I went undiagnosed for years. In 2024, I was diagnosed after many years...reactions2comments
Tips for Navigating Caregiver Burnout...The whole definition of caregiving changed after COVID enveloped the globe. The tasks and approaches toward looking after the sick, elderly, or...reactionscomments
Non-Toxic Cleaning for Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Part 2...Continued from Part 1: My first suggestion is to get a couple of empty spray bottles and make sure they are completely...reactionscomments
Swimming Time Blues...I’ve got a couple of things that make me really want to jump in a pool. One of my comorbidities to hidradenitis...reactionscomments
Patient Assistance Programs - How You Might Still Be Able to Afford Biologics for HS (Part 1)...Maybe it feels like you had to trudge through some swamps and fight off airplane-sized mosquitos to finally get what you have...reactionscomments
How Selfless Service Saved Me From Drowning in Self-Pity...During my formative years, I was told that donating a part of our savings to someone in need is considered a good...reactionscomments
HS Flared, I Panicked, ChatGPT Delivered...After a much-needed vacation, I was expecting to come home relaxed and refreshed. Instead, I walked through my front door and straight...reactionscomments
