Managing Chronic Hives: Am I Feeling Better or Just Coping Better?Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, and was written by Leanne Donaldson. Living with chronic hives...reactionscomments
The Logistics of Getting Dressed During a FlareIs it difficult for you to find hives-friendly clothing? My experience living with chronic hives includes a constant, fluctuating mix of itching...reactionscomments
Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often...reactionscomments
Living With Hives: The FrustrationOh the frustration of hives! I’ve been battling chronic hives since 2014. I’ve been through so many different medications, creams, and ointments...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives Community: Breaking the Cycle of Rinse and RepeatDo you ever feel like you wake up in a replay of the day before? That's how I felt for a long...reactionscomments
Tips for Choosing the Right Sunscreen With Chronic HivesIt’s summer time! You know what that means: sun time! I have very pale skin and am very sensitive. As mentioned in...reactionscomments
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
