My Popsicle Stick Jar: Mental Health ToolkitIt’s an unfortunate truth that chronic illness and mental health issues go hand in hand. For me, an illness like chronic hives can be even more debilitating because I feel...reactionscomments
Losing My DoctorFacebook. It can be a great place to find support and share information. I’m part of many support groups for some of the many conditions I have. One of my...reactionscomments
Keeping Medical Supplies OrganizedIt has been my experience that if someone has a chronic illness, they are likely to have more than one. I’ve also found that each illness brings its own set...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Clothing Fit for Chronic HivesI recently wrote an article about how sewing is one of my coping mechanisms. I love the creative process and being able to make things that precisely fit my needs...reactionscomments
Heat or Sun Induced Hives: Get Ready to Face the SummerMy hives reared their ugly heads a few years ago and worsened during summer. Any time I would go outside and get overheated, my face would swell exponentially. I managed...reactions9comments
Avoiding Misinformation about Chronic HivesOne of the first things I did when I found out I have chronic hives was search for support groups online. Unsurprisingly, they were easy to find, and there were...reactions10comments
Chronic Illness Life Hacks for Daily TasksIf you live with a chronic illness like chronic hives, you know that some day-to-day tasks and chores can be challenging. I want to share some of my favorite "life...reactionscomments
What's in My Chronic Hives Emergency Kit?I'm sure you've heard the expression, "Expect the unexpected," which applies to life with chronic hives. The word "chronic" is misleading. The hives aren't always there but decide to rear...reactionscomments
Planning to Travel with MedicationsWelcome to my summer travel series. Today I want to talk about packing for a trip or vacation with chronic illness. Packing can be the most important part of the...reactions1comment
Can You Scratch Too Much?Hives are itchy. I mean really itchy! Miserably itchy. And what do we do when we itch? We scratch. And scratching feels good. Itching feels bad and scratching feels good...reactions2comments
Will Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy (IGRT) Work For Me?Along my journey to diagnose and treat my chronic hives has been Dr. W. You can read more about him and how I was diagnosed. Dr. W is an allergy/immunology...reactionscomments
Coping Strategies for Medical Test AnxietyI always get anxious when it comes to medical issues, but even more so when looking into a new diagnosis and the medical tests that usually come with it. Back...reactionscomments
Considering Heparin-Based Blood ThinnersThe body is complex and the more I learn about it, the less I feel like I know. I dreamed of being a doctor when I was younger. I wanted...reactionscomments
Talking To My Doctor About JAK InhibitorsIn my previous update, I shared some backstory critical to understanding my next few treatment options. So if you haven’t read that one yet, be sure to go back and...reactionscomments
Coping With a New Diagnosis: The Glass PuzzleWhen I returned home for Christmas break during my first year of college, I found a white elephant gift that my mom had received at a work party. It was...reactionscomments
Why Not Having Hives Causes Me Anxiety!Hives cause me a lot of anxiety, and if you’re reading this, they probably cause you anxiety too. I worry about my appearance, whether my medication is working and if/when...reactionscomments
Treating Chronic Hives is ComplicatedI feel like it’s been a really long time since I’ve written a treatment update. Maybe if you’re just finding Chronic-Hives.com, you are reading the series back to back, or...reactionscomments
Storing My Refrigerated MedicationsThere are a few medicines used to treat hives that need to be stored in the fridge. Injectable medications, like Xolair, Dupixent, or Adbry should all be stored in the...reactions3comments
Surgery Gave Me HivesHives and stress go hand in hand. A quick Google search reveals nearly 9 million results when “hives and stress” are entered into the search bar. There are numerous articles...reactionscomments
Sewing is One of My Coping SkillsI don’t have to tell you that living with chronic hives can be difficult. If you are reading this article, I assume that either you or someone you love is...reactionscomments
