Preparing for the Heat and Chronic HivesI don't know if anyone else feels the same, but I used to love it when summer hit. School was out, vacations...reactionscomments
Avoiding Misinformation about Chronic HivesOne of the first things I did when I found out I have chronic hives was search for support groups online. Unsurprisingly...reactions10comments
Preparing for Travel With Chronic HivesI wondered how parents did it when they started packing for travel. They have so much to take with them on trips...reactionscomments
Finding the Right GlassesI have needed prescription glasses with bifocals since I was 8 years old. Back then, I could pick out any nice frame...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
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
Do I Still Have Hives?Since I began treatment for chronic hives, I have seen many, many changes in my symptoms. When I was on standard allergy...reactionscomments
Rinse, Repeat, and RestartDo you ever feel like you wake up in a replay of the day before? That's how I felt for a long...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
My Experience with XolairAs I've written about, I was diagnosed with chronic hives in 2021. My journey up to that point involved a smattering of...reactionscomments
What's in My Chronic Hives Emergency Kit?I'm sure you've heard the expression, "Expect the unexpected," which applies to life with chronic hives. The word "chronic" is misleading. The...reactionscomments
Still Looking for Answers: Vitamin B12 Deficiency?A few months ago, I started a new journey with the doctor. I believed very strongly that my hives were related to...reactionscomments
I Tried Red Light Therapy for My HivesRecently I heard from a friend that she had this wonderful facial treatment done at a local spa and how she had...reactions12comments
But There is Nothing I Can Do For YouNow, I am going to go out on a very short limb and guess that most everyone has probably heard the phrase...reactions1comment
Planning to Travel with MedicationsWelcome to my summer travel series. Today I want to talk about packing for a trip or vacation with chronic illness. Packing...reactions1comment
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
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
Can You Scratch Too Much?Hives are itchy. I mean really itchy! Miserably itchy. And what do we do when we itch? We scratch. And scratching feels...reactions2comments
I Tried to Get a TanWell over a weekend I got the brilliant idea to get a tan. I’m so pale, that i was determined to get...reactions1comment
Mental Health and Chronic HivesHave you ever felt that you are really tired? Exhausted? And sometimes don't know how to deal with the feeling? The past...reactions12comments