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
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
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
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
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
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
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...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...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...reactions2comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
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
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...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
