A Juggling Act: Living With Chronic Hives and Other ConditionsMany of those living with a chronic illness such as chronic hives may also be juggling other conditions. Managing different symptoms, avoiding...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
Chronic Urticaria Awareness Day 2022 Giveaway!The Healthy & Mindful Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Chronic Urticaria Awareness Day is October 1, and we...reactionscomments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Chronic Hives At WorkIt can be difficult to manage a condition like chronic hives while also trying to get your job done. Workplaces can sometimes...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
Happy Tomato: Explaining Hives to My ChildHave you ever asked yourself how children are looking at chronic hives? I'm asking this question because my daughter and myself were...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
Will My Hives Ever Really Go Away?I have accepted that for people like me, chronic hives suddenly appeared one day out of the blue, and then stuck around...reactionscomments
Managing My HivesHow do I manage my hives?? Well, not very well lately! It’s been a very frustrating situation for me to find what...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
IntimacyI remember when I first developed my hives. They were itchy, splotchy and just awful. I was embarrassed. I didn’t want anyone...reactionscomments
Goodbye to My Angry Summer HivesSummer is my favorite season. Well, at least it used to be my favorite season… I grew up in a New Jersey...reactionscomments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Chronic Hives & Diet ChangesMany people living with chronic hives can be triggered by different foods in their diet. Certain food groups can be off-limits, while...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
Ask the Patient Leaders: Advocacy & AwarenessAdvocacy and spreading awareness are so important for rare conditions such as chronic hives. We want to help the general public understand...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leaders: Understanding Chronic HivesLiving with chronic hives can be frustrating, uncertain, uncomfortable, isolating, and more. These are just a few of the adjectives our patient...reactionscomments
Finding Financial Assistance for TreatmentMany illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some...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
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
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
