Hives and Heat: Clothing and Bedding TipsSummertime is the time for fun and adventure, right? Not me! For me, summer is a time of itchiness and hives. Heat...reactionscomments
Patient Leader Perspectives: Connection and SupportConnection and support can make all the difference when living with a rare condition such as chronic hives. We asked our patient...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
Feeling Safe and Heard With Your DoctorWhen I first got diagnosed with chronic hives it was very crazy. Even though I advocate for acceptance, it was very difficult...reactions2comments
Chronic Hives Research Wish ListThose living with chronic hives often feel like there are not enough treatment options, and not enough information backed by research. Research...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives & Hurricane IanIn the past years I've always struggled with the triggers. Finding the triggers, finding answers and try to make it as comfortable...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
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...reactions2comments
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
Navigating Intimacy With Chronic HivesI 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
