Raising Awareness for HS with Men’s Health Magazine...Back in August of 2021, I had to honor of working with Men's Health Magazine. They helped to highlight my story as...reactionscomments
Has HS Been A Boon Or A Curse?...Tina is a sensitive and vulnerable child. She is a girl of extreme temperaments too and would often experience sever shift in...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Tin Foil Stained Glass...Sometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS can get stuck in a loop of depression and...reactionscomments
Having a Positive Mindset and Finding the Silver Lining...Managing a chronic disease has its challenges, and it can be difficult to cope or even find someone that understands what you...reactionscomments
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
Four Things I Would Tell My Younger Self About Living With HS...Hello beautiful people! Here is a video of what I would have told my younger self when I was originally diagnosed with...reactionscomments
OMG What Is That Smell?...The biggest issue that I find with people who have HS that may initially go unnoticed is the smell. We all know...reactions3comments
Red Flags at the Doctor’s Office...Going to a new doctor is never easy and can be very nerve wracking, especially if you’ve had traumatic experiences in the...reactionscomments
Rice Versus Wheat...The majority of South Indian cuisines are centered around rice or rice-based dishes. The soil, rain, and temperature are far more conducive...reactionscomments
Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Am I Desirable?...What is desirability, and what makes us think we need to be desirable to others? Is it instinct? Is it our need...reactions4comments
I'm Not Angry, I Just Have Boundaries (Part 1)...Inevitably, there are going to be bad days with HS. And as much as I may hate that sometimes, it comes with...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Meditation Drawing (Lichen)...Sometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity...reactionscomments
FeaturedWho is your most supportive person when you are dealing with HS?...Do you have at least one person to lean on when you are having a bad symptom day? How do they help...reactions19repliesCopingFriends & FamilyIntimacy & Relationships
Pain Management for Hidradenitis Suppurativa...People who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) develop areas of damage, or lesions, on their skin. These bumps may become red and fill...reactions6comments
The Benefits of Online HS Communities...Before becoming part of the online hidradenitis suppurativa community, I really felt alone. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again...reactionscomments
Tamien Elder...Tamien Elder is a patient leader with a unique health journey who knows what it’s like to manage multiple health disruptions. Diagnosed...
Recipe for Art: Coffee Filter Flowers...Sometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity...reactionscomments
The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion ...It took me a long time to realize this, but just because someone has the prefix “Dr.” before their name, it doesn’t...reactionscomments
What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?...Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may also have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. When someone has 2 or more conditions at...reactionscomments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 3)...In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! In addition to all I had to learn...reactions1comment
