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
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
In the Right Direction: Getting a Third OpinionAs written in my previous article, after having been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and experiencing facial swelling (angioedema), I sought a...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...reactionscomments
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, MoeDrug allergy, allergic reaction, hive flare, or stress. I’ve been unlucky enough to find myself in the emergency room a couple of...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
(in)VisibleMany chronic illnesses are considered to be “invisible”, meaning that the symptoms and toll it takes on a person cannot be seen...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
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
Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaAutoimmune hives go by a few different names, including chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU). But what are autoimmune...reactions2comments
My Hate-Hate Relationship With LotionI’m not a big fan of summer. I get overheated very quickly and get tired of taking showers all the time. We...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
On to the Next Medication!It’s been a few months since I posted a treatment update. When last I left you, I had just heard from my...reactionscomments
But I Don't Have Hives!Have you ever questioned whether or not you fit in? I don’t mean that feeling you probably had as a teenager in...reactionscomments
My Chronic Hives Treatment TeamNot only are chronic hives difficult to diagnose, but there are also pretty difficult to treat. If you've read my previous articles...reactionscomments
A Treatment UpdateAs I mentioned in my previous posts about my treatment journey, it’s never as easy or straightforward as you hope it will...reactionscomments
Living with a Compromised Immune SystemFinding the right treatment for my chronic hives has been quite the challenge. I have a very severe case of chronic hives...reactionscomments
