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
What I've Learned From My Chemical Patch TestEditor's Note: This article was written by Raelle and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. Chemical patch testing. I do not...reactionscomments
Managing Work, Life, and the Unpredictability of Chronic HivesOne of the most challenging aspects of my chronic hives journey has been navigating life during flare-ups and figuring out how to...reactions1comment
Tracking Your Chronic Hives: Understanding Severity and Quality of Life ScoresDoctors know that chronic hives are a type of long-term illness that lasts 6 weeks or more. Painful itching and swelling are...reactions1comment
No Energy At AllSigh. Finding the energy to write down how I feel is sometimes so difficult, especially because I am still looking for answers...reactionscomments
How I Tamed My Chronic Hives to Reclaim My SleepIf you have chronic hives, you know the feeling when you first are trying to balance treatments between biologics, antihistamines, and other...reactionscomments
Managing Chronic Hives: How My Specialists Work TogetherNot only are chronic hives difficult to diagnose, but they are also quite difficult to treat. If you've read my previous articles...reactionscomments
Navigating the Unknowns of Chronic HivesLiving with a compromised immune system, medically known as chronic spontaneous urticaria, or CSU, are defined as red, itchy welts that persist...reactionscomments
Choosing Comfortable Clothing for Chronic Hives: Fabrics and FitI recently wrote an article about how sewing is one of my coping mechanisms. I love the creative process and being able...reactionscomments
How We Manage Chronic Hives: 5 Patient StoriesIt can take a long time to learn what lightens the mental, physical and emotional load for you when managing a chronic...reactionscomments
Beyond the Surface: Navigating Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and Medical InequityDuring my adolescence, navigating life with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) was a perplexing and distressing ordeal. For years, I contended with unpredictable...reactionscomments
How to Find Accessible Chronic Hives HealthcareImagine being sick and not having a doctor within 50 miles of your home. Even more so, imagine that the doctor you...reactionscomments
The Burden of Explanation vs. the Relief of CommunityLiving with chronic hives can be an extremely difficult and isolating experience. The mental load and the exhaustion of explaining to others...reactionscomments
The Trade-Off: Living With Chronic Hives and Mental FogAt 9 years old, I began my journey with chronic hives. Now, at 56 years old, I have lived with hives for...reactions7comments
A Sister's PerspectiveFor this installment, I wanted to hear how my chronic hives experience impacted my younger sister, Ashley. When I got sick, she...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives and MotherhoodHave you ever considered the impact the side effects of medication can have on your parenting? My little princess and I came...reactionscomments
Climbing the Corporate Ladder With HivesFor me, I have always put my education and career first. I’ve always wanted to be successful in my career and have...reactionscomments
The Trade-Off for Clear Skin: Living with Biologics and Chronic HivesWhen hives first began appearing on my body, I thought it was a temporary allergic reaction caused by a system-wide reaction to...reactionscomments
Common Food Label Terms and What They MeanFood packages are designed to entice you to buy the food tucked inside. Part of that design includes words like “zero calories”...reactionscomments
My Story: How I Cope With Hives From StressHave you ever felt that you are really tired? Exhausted? And sometimes don't know how to deal with the feeling? The past...reactions18comments
