Chronic Hives & TravelSummer time is travel time! Traveling is a time where you visit new, exciting places and create memories. I have always loved traveling. However, things changed when I got my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Describing Chronic HivesLiving with chronic hives can be difficult to explain to someone who is unfamiliar with the condition. It is a rare disease, and so awareness is a priority for the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 in what kinds of medications work and which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 different treatment options available for chronic hives, including...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Big Changes Due to Chronic HivesChronic hives affects so much more than just the skin. It can wreak havoc on your life, causing changes and shifts in ways you may not have imagined. We asked...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Romantic RelationshipsLiving with a condition like chronic hives can affect many things, including intimate and romantic relationships. It can sometimes be hard to manage the practical day-to-day aspects of being in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tell Your Story: It May Be Good for Your HealthEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Cystic-Fibrosis.com, and was written by our Editorial Team. “While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Decision Fatigue: What It Is and A Few Ways to Get Past ItEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, and was written by Leanne Donaldson. I almost hesitate to bring up the f-word again. No, not that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This or That: TriggersSome people living with chronic hives are able to narrow down their triggers for a flare-up. Certain things like heat or cold, physical or mental stress, rich or spicy diets...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 get enough sleep. People with chronic hives, which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Feeling Better vs Coping Better: How to Tell the DifferenceEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, and was written by Leanne Donaldson. Living with chronic hives, we are often evaluated on how well we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Obesity Bias: How Doctors Dismiss People Who Are OverweightEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, AxialSpondyloarthritis.net, and was written by our Editorial Team. If you go to the doctor for a health issue or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking the Next Step in Treating Chronic HivesChronic hives are a tricky problem to solve. The treatment that works for you might not have any effect on me and vice versa. Sometimes I think about all the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Hives: Summer EditionThe summer can be a fun and relaxing time of year. But for people with chronic hives, the warm summer temperatures can introduce new challenges. Hives are a skin reaction...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is this Product a Cosmetic, Drug, or Soap?Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, AtopicDermatitis.net, and was written by our Editorial Team. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies products based on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Relationship Between Chronic Hives and Your ThyroidHives are a common skin condition. Hives typically look like red, itchy bumps on the skin. But some people experience chronic hives (urticaria). These are hives that come back often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 proper diagnosis from two prominent allergists at my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hives and SpoonsA few months ago, we posted an article about The Spoon Theory and how it applies to chronic illness. But I thought I’d expand on the article and relate it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spinning in the Dark: Exercise, Stress, and HivesSome people say that vigorous exercise can trigger their hives. That’s not the case for me. Exercise has been my secret weapon against hives for a few years. My favorite...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
