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
Finding the Right Bra Fit with Chronic Hives"As a woman, it sometimes feels a bit doubly complicated when you have to live with chronic hives. There are many unpredictable...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
Why I Am Avoiding My DoctorI have a confession to make. I canceled a follow-up appointment with my allergy doctor 5 months ago and I have no...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
Taking the Next Step in Treating Chronic HivesChronic hives are a tricky problem to solve. The treatment that works for you might not have any effect on me and...reactionscomments
The Cost of Chronic Hives: Treatment & Living ExpensesWhen I think about the cost of living with chronic hives, I immediately think back to just a few years ago when...reactions2comments
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay When Dealing With Chronic IllnessLiving with chronic illness is hard. Some days are harder than others. Some months can be harder than others. I have to...reactionscomments
Coping With a New Diagnosis: The Glass PuzzleWhen I returned home for Christmas break during my first year of college, I found a white elephant gift that my mom...reactionscomments
Hives and Heat: Clothing and Bedding TipsSummertime is the time for fun and adventure, right? Not me! For me, summer is a time of itchiness and hives. Heat...reactionscomments
Honoring Chronic Disease DayJuly 10 is Chronic Disease Day, when we bring awareness to chronic illnesses. Chronic Disease Day highlights the experiences of those living...reactionscomments
