All Squares Are Rectangles, But Not All Rashes Are Hives…You’ve probably heard the saying, "all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares." I remember hearing this saying for the...reactions3comments
The First Time I Noticed My HivesI still remember the first time my hives developed. It wasn’t actually the hives, but my face starting to swell. I was...reactions11comments
Adhesives and Sensitive SkinHaving hives also comes with having sensitive skin. In addition to being incredibly reactive to certain adhesives, my skin is so fragile...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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
How to Scratch an Itch With a Cast OnA few months ago I took a really hard fall and sprained my ankle pretty badly. This may not have been a...reactionscomments
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay When Dealing With Chronic IllnessLiving with chronic illness is hard. Some days are harder than others. Some months can be harder than others. I have to...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...reactionscomments
Planning Travel When You Have a Chronic IllnessIf chronic illness is new to you, you might be traveling for the first time with your chronic illness. I’ve had multiple...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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Treatment Journey: Part 2Welcome back to my treatment journey. If you haven’t read part 1, you can find it here. We are all so different...reactionscomments
Treatment Journey: Part 3Welcome back to my series on my treatment journey. If you haven’t already, go back and read Part 1 and Part 2...reactionscomments
Treatment Journey: Part 1Getting a diagnosis of chronic hives can be hard. Finding a treatment regime that works can be even harder. There are many...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives 101How do you explain chronic hives to someone who has never heard of it? What pieces of information are important and how...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...reactions3comments
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...reactions10comments
