The Itch Factor: Living With Chronic Hives and Other ItchesMy entire life has been full of rashes, itching, and scratching those itches. Until I was an adult, I wasn’t aware there...reactions2comments
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
Hinge-ing With HivesDating. What a roller-coaster it can be. If you’re lucky enough to have found your partner for life prior to being diagnosed...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessParenting can be incredibly rewarding. However, parenting is hard. Both parents and children are human, and there is no official guidebook to...reactions1comment
How It All Started: Looking for the AnswersDo you know the feeling where you feel ashamed when something happens to your body and you can't answer when people ask...reactionscomments
All Squares Are Rectangles, But Not All Rashes Are Hives…You’ve probably heard the saying, "all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares." I remember hearing this saying for the...reactions3comments
Chronic Hives and TravelTraveling is a time where you visit new, exciting places and create memories. I have always loved traveling. However, things changed when...reactions2comments
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
Living With Central Lines and Chronic HivesWe all know chronic hives are so difficult to live with. It's frustrating, and at times agonizing. Finding out triggers, and a...reactionscomments
Sewing is One of My Coping SkillsI don’t have to tell you that living with chronic hives can be difficult. If you are reading this article, I assume...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
I Was Born With Chronic Hives and I've Learned How to Live With ThemMy chronic hives story started the day I was born, or maybe even before that. All I know is I came into...reactionscomments
The Ups and Downs of Chronic HivesRecently, I was taken off of biologic injections due to the ineffectiveness of the drug on my body. It has been over...reactions4comments
Chronic Illness Life Hacks for Daily TasksIf you live with a chronic illness like chronic hives, you know that some day-to-day tasks and chores can be challenging. I...reactions2comments
Antibiotics to Manage Bacterial Skin InfectionsPeople with chronic hives experience persistent itchy welts, which can make them susceptible to skin infections. Constant scratching of intensely itchy hives...reactionscomments
My Experience Using Red Light Therapy for HivesRecently I heard from a friend that she had this wonderful facial treatment done at a local spa and how she had...reactions14comments
Obesity and Hives – The Dynamic DuoI have always struggled with my weight. As a six foot tall woman, the weight can normally balance itself out on my...reactions1comment
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives and Thyroid Autoimmune Disease: The Hashimoto's LinkHives are a common skin condition. Hives typically look like red, itchy bumps on the skin. But some people experience chronic hives...reactionscomments
Understanding Non-apparent Disabilities in the WorkplaceAbout 1 in 4 American adults live with a disability. Many people living with a disability are able to work and do...reactionscomments
