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Being a parent isn’t easy. As a single mom it’s difficult at times. Throw in chronic illness and it’s overwhelming and isolating. This post I wanted to do something different...

When you live with a certain health condition like chronic hives, it can sometimes be quite tough and lonely. Especially since I'm increasingly wondering if it's "normal" to feel this...

Oh the frustration of hives! I’ve been battling chronic hives since 2014. I’ve been through so many different medications, creams, and ointments. It’s been so frustrating getting a combination figured...

I don’t have to tell you that living with chronic hives can be difficult. If you are reading this article, I assume that either you or someone you love is...

If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...

I have a confession to make. I canceled a follow-up appointment with my allergy doctor 5 months ago and I have no immediate plans to reschedule. Don’t get me wrong...

Circadian rhythms are 24-hour patterns generated by people's internal body clocks. These patterns respond to the environment, so they can change. Your circadian rhythms help tell you when to go...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

It’s been a few months since I posted a treatment update. When last I left you, I had just heard from my doctor that I had to stop my immune...

Many men would rather do anything else than go visit their doctor for a routine health checkup. Compared to women, men frequently dodge the doctor. A 2019 survey asked 1,174...

Have you ever questioned whether or not you fit in? I don’t mean that feeling you probably had as a teenager in high school where you just didn’t know where...

Modern problems require modern solutions! So, we asked our health leaders, "Do any devices, apps, or technology in general help you manage your chronic hives? Is there something related to...

Women are twice as likely as men to have autoimmune conditions. In this article, we use "women" for people assigned female at birth and "men" for people assigned male at...

Drug allergy, allergic reaction, hive flare, or stress. I’ve been unlucky enough to find myself in the emergency room a couple of times in the last week and a half...

Those living with chronic hives struggle with a lack of reliable treatment options. They may find themselves wondering if they will have to keep taking medications to manage their symptoms...

When managing your chronic hives, it is crucial to know what questions you should be discussing with your doctor. This way, you can have a collaborative relationship, and work together...

Would you like to share your experience with chronic hives and help others who are also living with or have a loved one with the condition? We’re looking to add...

Summer time, is the time for fun and adventure, right? Not me! For me summer is a time of itchiness and hives. Heat is actually one of my biggest triggers...

Connection and support can make all the difference when living with a rare condition such as chronic hives. We asked our patient leaders if they have been able to find...

How do you explain chronic hives to someone who has never heard of it? What pieces of information are important and how can you describe the disease so that someone...