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
Sleep Troubles With Chronic HivesSleep is an important part of our lives and helps our body rest and recover. But it is not always easy to...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
What's In Your Toolbox?If you hear the word toolbox the first thing that probably comes to mind is a plastic or metal carrying box or...reactions2comments
From Our Family to Yours: Hives During the HolidaysDecember is one of the most beautiful months of the year for many. This year the holidays are extra special for my...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives on YouTube: Flare-Up Tips from VanessaVanessa Evelyn is a lifestyle blogger from San Francisco, who has been living with chronic hives since 2018. Her stories and video...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
Ask the Patient Leaders: Medication & Side EffectsTreatment for chronic hives can include different types of prescribed medication and over-the-counter medication. Some of these medications may cause side effects...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
Medication for Life?Those living with chronic hives struggle with a lack of reliable treatment options. They may find themselves wondering if they will have...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
This or That: Choose Your Own Chronic Hives AdventureLiving with chronic hives can look and feel different for everyone. Asking questions is a way for us to know what our...reactions2comments
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
Ask the Patient Leaders: Advice for the Newly DiagnosedA new diagnosis can be scary, but also provide hope that you are finally on the right path. It's a lot to...reactionscomments
But There is Nothing I Can Do For YouNow, I am going to go out on a very short limb and guess that most everyone has probably heard the phrase...reactions1comment
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
I Tried to Get a TanWell over a weekend I got the brilliant idea to get a tan. I’m so pale, that i was determined to get...reactions1comment
Counting Sheep to Go to SleepIf you have chronic hives you know the feeling when you first are trying to balance treatments from biologics, antihistamines and other...reactionscomments
I Moved, and My Hives Got AngryI recently moved. While I was excited, it seems my hives were not! Not only did I move, but I ran out...reactionscomments
