Living

It’s been a few months since I posted a treatment update. When last I left you, I had just heard from my doctor that I had to stop my immune...

Many men would rather do anything else than go visit their doctor for a routine health checkup. Compared to women, men frequently dodge the doctor. A 2019 survey asked 1,174...

Have you ever questioned whether or not you fit in? I don’t mean that feeling you probably had as a teenager in high school where you just didn’t know where...

Modern problems require modern solutions! So, we asked our health leaders, "Do any devices, apps, or technology in general help you manage your chronic hives? Is there something related to...

Drug allergy, allergic reaction, hive flare, or stress. I’ve been unlucky enough to find myself in the emergency room a couple of times in the last week and a half...

Those living with chronic hives struggle with a lack of reliable treatment options. They may find themselves wondering if they will have to keep taking medications to manage their symptoms...

When managing your chronic hives, it is crucial to know what questions you should be discussing with your doctor. This way, you can have a collaborative relationship, and work together...

Would you like to share your experience with chronic hives and help others who are also living with or have a loved one with the condition? We’re looking to add...

Summer time, is the time for fun and adventure, right? Not me! For me summer is a time of itchiness and hives. Heat is actually one of my biggest triggers...

Connection and support can make all the difference when living with a rare condition such as chronic hives. We asked our patient leaders if they have been able to find...

How do you explain chronic hives to someone who has never heard of it? What pieces of information are important and how can you describe the disease so that someone...

When I first got diagnosed with chronic hives it was very crazy. Even though I advocate for acceptance, it was very difficult to accept that there is a chronic disease...

Those living with chronic hives often feel like there are not enough treatment options, and not enough information backed by research. Research and clinical trials are important to our community...

In the past years I've always struggled with the triggers. Finding the triggers, finding answers and try to make it as comfortable as possible. But what I never knew is...

I’m not a big fan of summer. I get overheated very quickly and get tired of taking showers all the time. We are finally at the end of summer where...

Many of those living with a chronic illness such as chronic hives may also be juggling other conditions. Managing different symptoms, avoiding different triggers, at times prioritizing one condition over...

Having hives also comes with having sensitive skin. In addition to being incredibly reactive to certain adhesives, my skin is so fragile that it will tear when it's removed. So...

The Healthy & Mindful Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Chronic Urticaria Awareness Day is October 1, and we are celebrating with our theme “Healthy & Mindful”...

It can be difficult to manage a condition like chronic hives while also trying to get your job done. Workplaces can sometimes foster environments where stigma or misunderstandings can grow...

I still remember the first time my hives developed. It wasn’t actually the hives, but my face starting to swell. I was an inpatient at a hospital in Philadelphia getting...