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 has been one of mystery, tests, trials and... By Allyson Cannon4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 had received at a work party. It was... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In Sickness and in Health and HivesI remember my wedding day nearly 34 years ago. We were both so young. My hair was so big! And other than an occasional migraine I was pretty darn healthy... By Darcy Bonjour3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Unromantic Side of Chronic IllnessMany of us (including myself) deal with an array of chronic conditions, in addition to chronic hives. This is more often than not tricky, and sticky (and ITCHY!), and generally... By Elisa Marchand3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stress & StrategiesLately I've been under tremendous stress. It’s taken a toll on me in various ways. I used to pride myself on not really being stressed, or handling it really well... By Ambre Minty2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's In Your Toolbox?If you hear the word toolbox the first thing that probably comes to mind is a plastic or metal carrying box or case that holds a nice supply of often... By Darcy Bonjour3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Not Having Hives Causes Me Anxiety!Hives cause me a lot of anxiety, and if you’re reading this, they probably cause you anxiety too. I worry about my appearance, whether my medication is working and if/when... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dating With HivesIt’s February! We know what that means, romance is in the air! Dating isn’t easy. At any age, definitely not as we grow older. Relationships take work, trust, and communication... By Ambre Minty3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treating Chronic Hives is ComplicatedI feel like it’s been a really long time since I’ve written a treatment update. Maybe if you’re just finding Chronic-Hives.com, you are reading the series back to back, or... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Sister's PerspectiveFor this installment, I wanted to hear how this impacted my younger sister, Ashley. When I got sick she was about 21/22 (we’re 4 years apart). Just figuring out her... By Ambre Minty3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Helps You Manage the Burden of Chronic Hives?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... By Chronic-Hives.com Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Best Friend's PerspectiveThis 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... By Ambre Minty4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Mother's PerspectiveIn 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... By Ambre Minty2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Red Itchy JourneyWhen 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... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. Are you living with chronic hives? Whether you are just starting treatment or have been undergoing treatment for years, we want to hear... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey with Chronic HivesIn 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... By Elisa Marchand3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Health Leaders: What Triggered Your Most Recent Flare?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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Storing My Refrigerated MedicationsThere 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... By Christy Amos1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Switching Biologic MedicinesPeople 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA DollarsEditor’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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments