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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
In America: What's That?The In American 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Where Are My Hives?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...reactions1comment
Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 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. Pain can impact...reactionscomments
Why Is Self-Care Important and How Can We Practice It?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...reactionscomments
From Our Family to Yours: Hives During the HolidaysDecember 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...reactionscomments
Surgery Gave Me HivesHives 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...reactionscomments
Advocating for Yourself With Your DoctorThe 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...reactionscomments