Counting Sheep to Go to SleepIf you have chronic hives you know the feeling when you first are trying to balance treatments from biologics, antihistamines and other...reactionscomments
I Moved, and My Hives Got AngryI recently moved. While I was excited, it seems my hives were not! Not only did I move, but I ran out...reactionscomments
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
Advocacy Burnout: Finding Balance, Progress Reflection, and Seeking HelpContinuing from my last article about Advocacy Burnout, here are more of my strategies and tips that have helped me. If you...reactionscomments
Will Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy (IGRT) Work For Me?Along my journey to diagnose and treat my chronic hives has been Dr. W. You can read more about him and how...reactionscomments
Diagnosed With Chronic Hives…Now What?I can remember the uncertainty I felt when I finally got my chronic hives diagnosis. Part of me felt relieved that there...reactions5comments
Advocacy Burnout: Setting Boundaries, Staying Connected, and Self-CareWhen I say “advocacy burnout", I'm referring to a mental and physical health condition resulting from the emotional and bodily exhaustion that can...reactions3comments
Hives and the HeatMy hives are weird. My triggers are weird. For me, heat is a big one. Sunlight and heat? Recipe for disaster for...reactionscomments
Coping Strategies for Medical Test AnxietyI always get anxious when it comes to medical issues, but even more so when looking into a new diagnosis and the...reactionscomments
Hinge-ing with HivesDating. What a roller-coaster it can be. If you’re lucky enough to have found your partner for life prior to being diagnosed...reactionscomments
Caregiving While Chronically IllI’ve been asked before: how do you have the mental and/or physical energy to care for others while you are dealing with...reactionscomments
The Heat Is OnOh summer time. Months filled with vacations, BBQs, swimming, ballgames and hives. Hives? Well for some, including me, hives can often be...reactions1comment
I Tried Biologics and It Didn't Go WellIn January I was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. It was a shock, as I wasn’t suspecting it. We discussed treatment plans and...reactions4comments
Five Changes I’ve Made Since CIU DiagnosisWhen my hives first started appearing in 2021, I was in panic mode. Your mind starts racing, wondering where these could have...reactionscomments
More Chronic Hives Research, PleaseThe Chronic-Hives.com community recently conducted the Chronic Hives In America Survey. Several questions focused on experiences with diagnosis and treatment. Responses from...reactions2comments
Considering Heparin-Based Blood ThinnersThe body is complex and the more I learn about it, the less I feel like I know. I dreamed of being...reactionscomments
What Happened When I Tried Telehealth for Chronic Hives CareA few years ago, in the “before times,” telehealth was not an option I knew much about, let alone ever considered for...reactionscomments
Finding Your FitWhen I was first diagnosed with chronic hives it was actually my primary care physician that diagnosed me. She was a wonderful...reactions4comments
Talking To My Doctor About JAK InhibitorsIn my previous update, I shared some backstory critical to understanding my next few treatment options. So if you haven’t read that...reactionscomments
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
