Tips for Choosing the Right Sunscreen with Chronic HivesIt’s summer time! You know what that means, sun time!! I have very pale skin, and am very sensitive. As mentioned in previous articles, I've expressed my determination to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Tried to Get a TanWell over a weekend I got the brilliant idea to get a tan. I’m so pale, that i was determined to get myself a tan this spring and summer! So...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Moved, and My Hives Got AngryI recently moved. While I was excited, it seems my hives were not! Not only did I move, but I ran out of my antihistamine. This unfortunately caused me a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hives and the HeatMy hives are weird. My triggers are weird. For me, heat is a big one. Sunlight and heat? Recipe for disaster for me. Though, with living in Florida, it’s such...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Tried Biologics and It Didn't Go WellIn January I was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. It was a shock, as I wasn’t suspecting it. We discussed treatment plans and decided to hold off on a biologic, Dupixent...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
That Time of the Month..and My HivesLet’s talk real. Let’s talk about hormones. Let’s talk about that time of the month. Does it impact your hives? Are you itchier than normal? Notice more of a flare...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stress & StrategiesLately I've been under tremendous stress. It’s taken a toll on me in various ways. I used to pride myself on not really being stressed, or handling it really well...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dating With HivesIt’s February! We know what that means, romance is in the air! Dating isn’t easy. At any age, definitely not as we grow older. Relationships take work, trust, and communication...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Sister's PerspectiveFor this installment, I wanted to hear how this impacted my younger sister, Ashley. When I got sick she was about 21/22 (we’re 4 years apart). Just figuring out her...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Best Friend's PerspectiveThis installment was the most surprising to me. I decided to interview my best friend. We met in high school, about 20 years ago. She is the closest person to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Mother's PerspectiveIn this installment of my interview series, my mom! My mom has been absolutely amazing through all this. She’s been my caregiver for the last 3.5 years. She’s missed countless...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Child's PerspectiveBeing a parent isn’t easy. As a single mom it’s difficult at times. Throw in chronic illness and it’s overwhelming and isolating. This post I wanted to do something different...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With Hives: The FrustrationOh the frustration of hives! I’ve been battling chronic hives since 2014. I’ve been through so many different medications, creams, and ointments. It’s been so frustrating getting a combination figured...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hives and Heat: Clothing and Bedding TipsSummer time, is the time for fun and adventure, right? Not me! For me summer is a time of itchiness and hives. Heat is actually one of my biggest triggers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing My HivesHow do I manage my hives?? Well, not very well lately! It’s been a very frustrating situation for me to find what works for me and what doesn’t. I manage...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IntimacyI remember when I first developed my hives. They were itchy, splotchy and just awful. I was embarrassed. I didn’t want anyone to see them. I tried to hide them...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with Central Lines and Chronic HivesWe all know chronic hives are so difficult to live with. It's frustrating, and at times agonizing. Finding out triggers, and a treatment plan to manage our flares isn’t the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Hives & TravelSummer time is travel time! Traveling is a time where you visit new, exciting places and create memories. I have always loved traveling. However, things changed when I got my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments