Rebecca Quinn...My name is Rebecca Quinn & I’m 24 years old and from a small village in Donegal, Ireland. I have suffered from Hidradenitis Suppurativa since I was 13 years old...
Keto Brownie Batter Shake Hack...I don’t know what’s with me, but I get nauseous a lot. I know it originally was because I was on Metformin, but I haven’t taken Metformin in months. I...reactions1comment
Chaga mushroom?...I was just wondering, does anyone have any personal experience using chaga mushroom for their inflammation? It comes in tea, powder, and pill form, and I was wondering if anyone...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceDiet & NutritionFlares
Getting It Done: How To Push Through Chores During A Flare...It would be lovely to be able to spend all of your flare days in bed snuggled up to a heating pad and watching your favorite movies, but life doesn’t...reactionscomments
Things I Wish People Knew About HS...Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a complex disease. It presents aggressively for some patients while other patients have milder cases and remain well within that spectrum for their entire journey. Because chronic...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
HS and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactionscomments
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Skin Conditions and Mental Health...We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with hidradenitis suppurativa who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not...reactions1comment
Body Image...I've been struggling a lot lately with accepting my body as it is now. Of course, I have an idea of all the surgeries I want to have to get...reactionsrepliesCopingAwarenessMental Health
Zero Carb Cheez-its...I’m really weird and I know it. It’s just easier accepting the weirdness at this point. One weird thing about me? I can eat the same thing 60 days in...reactionscomments
My Hidradenitis Suppurativa Is Finally In Remission...This statement is made with severe caution knowing the unpredictable nature of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, but I believe I am now heading towards remission. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HS...reactions5comments
Chronic Illness and Burnout: Tips To Prevent and Manage Feelings of Exhaustion (Part 2)...If you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series: Chronic Illness and Burnout: Recognizing the Signs. Realizing that you are experiencing feelings of burnout and taking action to...reactions1comment
Has anyone done Clindamycin and Rifamin therapy?...Hi there! I'm wondering if any of you have had success with 10 weeks of Clindamycin and Rifampin and HS remission? I just started it today. I'm not looking for...reactions11repliesDermatologistTreatment
Epsom Salts: Friend or Foe?...As I sit in my third hot Epsom salt bath of the day, I realized I have no idea how or why Epsom salts make a difference for HS. Is...reactions1comment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa...I have hidradenitis suppurativa. I had it since 2012, at first, it wasn’t bad but as the years progressed it just got worse and worse; I tried every medicine that...reactions1comment
Low-Carb Air Fryer Tortilla Chips...I’m on keto and Cinco de Mayo just passed! There’s nothing I love more than nice crispy, salty corn tortilla chips with salsa, but that’s not doable when sticking to...reactionscomments
Books Written By HS Warriors On My Reading List...Chances are if you have been living with HS and its potentially debilitating effects, you have probably sought experiences from other warriors to better understand what you are going through...reactions1comment
