Work/Life Balance with Chronic HivesOne of the most challenging areas of getting to know my chronic hives journey has been navigating when I have flare-ups and...reactions1comment
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
Vitamin D and Chronic Hives: The Role of Supplementation in Stabilizing Mast CellsScientists have discovered a possible connection between vitamin D and allergy-related diseases like asthma and eczema (atopic dermatitis). If you live with...reactionscomments
How Am I Building My Immune System and Avoiding Antibiotics?Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, AtopicDermatitis.net, and was written by Peter Bunting. As someone who has...reactionscomments
How to Scratch an Itch With a Cast OnA few months ago I took a really hard fall and sprained my ankle pretty badly. This may not have been a...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives and Your Period: Recognizing a Sex Hormone AllergyEach month, your menstrual cycle may bring a wave of physical and mental changes. Could one of these changes include chronic hives?...reactionscomments
How to Practice Safe Medication DisposalToday more people are aware that old and unused drugs can be dangerous to keep around the house. Leftover drugs may be...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leaders: How Has Chronic Hives Surprised You?If you are newly diagnosed with chronic hives, unfamiliar with the condition, or simply going through a new stage of your journey...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives: A Defining JourneyWhen one thinks of Christmas morning, you think of excitement, joy and wonder. But, for me, since 2021 the wonder I’ve felt...reactions27comments
That Time of the Month...and My HivesLet’s talk real. Let’s talk about hormones. Let’s talk about that time of the month. Does it impact your hives? Are you...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Hypoallergenic Eyewear for Sensitive SkinI have needed prescription glasses, with bifocals, since I was an eight-year-old child. Back then, I could pick out any frame that...reactions6comments