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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 1Getting a diagnosis of chronic hives can be hard. Finding a treatment regime that works can be even harder. There are many...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
Hives and SpoonsA few months ago, we posted an article about The Spoon Theory and how it applies to chronic illness. But I thought...reactionscomments
A Few Wrong TurnsLike many of us who struggle with getting diagnosed with more rare syndromes, my journey to a solid diagnosis of chronic hives...reactionscomments
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
