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It can take a long time to learn what lightens the mental, physical and emotional load for you when managing a chronic illness such as chronic hives. Especially if you...

This installment was the most surprising to me. I decided to interview my best friend. We met in high school, about 20 years ago. She is the closest person to...

In this installment of my interview series, my mom! My mom has been absolutely amazing through all this. She’s been my caregiver for the last 3.5 years.  She’s missed countless...

When you look back at your journey, how do you feel about the outcome? Does it look better or worse? I'm going to talk about the development of my hives...

Are you living with chronic hives? Whether you are just starting treatment or have been undergoing treatment for years, we want to hear from you. A chronic hives diagnosis can...

In the spring of 2020, as our world abruptly shifted to carry the weight of a pandemic, my body was also shifting. After getting sick with a presumed case of...

Chronic hives triggers can be difficult to identify, and often the trigger remains unknown. These triggers can lead to "flares" or outbreaks of chronic hives, even if you were previously...

There are a few medicines used to treat hives that need to be stored in the fridge. Injectable medications, like Xolair, Dupixent, or Adbry should all be stored in the...

People may switch the biologics they take for chronic hives. They usually have a good reason for making this change. Still, there is much to consider before swapping. Weighing the...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Allergies.net. If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how...

Today I want to tell about strange places where I wondered how it is possible to get itchy. I think every woman who likes dresses realizes how important it is...

About 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often caused by chronic health conditions.1,2 Pain can impact...

Self-care is one of those things we all know we should take care of, but neglect during stressful times. When managing daily chores, work, school, family, and friends gets to...

December is one of the most beautiful months of the year for many. This year the holidays are extra special for my family as it is our first Christmas in...

Hives and stress go hand in hand. A quick Google search reveals nearly 9 million results when “hives and stress” are entered into the search bar. There are numerous articles...

The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with chronic hives often have a lengthy journey between when they first begin experiencing...

Being a parent isn’t easy. As a single mom it’s difficult at times. Throw in chronic illness and it’s overwhelming and isolating. This post I wanted to do something different...

When you live with a certain health condition like chronic hives, it can sometimes be quite tough and lonely. Especially since I'm increasingly wondering if it's "normal" to feel this...

Oh the frustration of hives! I’ve been battling chronic hives since 2014. I’ve been through so many different medications, creams, and ointments. It’s been so frustrating getting a combination figured...

I don’t have to tell you that living with chronic hives can be difficult. If you are reading this article, I assume that either you or someone you love is...