Goodbye to My Angry Summer HivesSummer is my favorite season. Well, at least it used to be my favorite season… I grew up in a New Jersey shore town where summers meant long beach days... By Kelly Miller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Chronic Hives & Diet ChangesMany people living with chronic hives can be triggered by different foods in their diet. Certain food groups can be off-limits, while others may be considered safe. But it can... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Medication & Side EffectsTreatment for chronic hives can include different types of prescribed medication and over-the-counter medication. Some of these medications may cause side effects, and we wanted to know what our patient... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Advocacy & AwarenessAdvocacy and spreading awareness are so important for rare conditions such as chronic hives. We want to help the general public understand what it is like living with chronic hives... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Health Leaders: Understanding Chronic HivesLiving with chronic hives can be frustrating, uncertain, uncomfortable, isolating, and more. These are just a few of the adjectives our patient leaders used to describe their hives. It's important... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Financial Assistance for TreatmentMany illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some expenses. But out-of-pocket costs add up quickly. We... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaAutoimmune hives go by a few different names, including chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU). But what are autoimmune hives and how are they diagnosed? As is... By Christy Amos2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Advice for the Newly DiagnosedA new diagnosis can be scary, but also provide hope that you are finally on the right path. It's a lot to take in, and you may be wondering where... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with a Compromised Immune SystemFinding the right treatment for my chronic hives has been quite the challenge. I have a very severe case of chronic hives and it has been very difficult to get... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This or That: Do You Avoid Histamine?Diet and nutrition can be a hot topic in the chronic hives community. We want to know what you are experiencing in your journey with different foods and chronic hives... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Central Lines and Chronic HivesWe all know chronic hives are so difficult to live with. It's frustrating, and at times agonizing. Finding out triggers, and a treatment plan to manage our flares isn’t the... By Ambre Minty3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Managing Stress LevelsStress can be a common trigger for chronic hives. Unfortunately, it can also be a common part of life in general. Knowing that stress can often be unavoidable, we wanted... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Anxiety and Chronic HivesAnxiety and depression come into many people's lives, at different times and in different ways. Living with a chronic condition such as chronic hives can put a person's mental health... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
No Energy At AllSigh! Energy to write down what I feel is sometimes so difficult. Especially because I am still looking for answers and it takes a lot of energy away from me... By Andressa Hunsel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Patient 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, it can take surprising turns. Symptoms, triggers, treatment... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treatment Journey: Part 3Welcome back to my series on my treatment journey. If you haven’t already, go back and read Part 1 and Part 2. I’ve had success with a few different medications... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chronic Hives & TravelSummer time is travel time! Traveling is a time where you visit new, exciting places and create memories. I have always loved traveling. However, things changed when I got my... By Ambre Minty2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Describing Chronic HivesLiving with chronic hives can be difficult to explain to someone who is unfamiliar with the condition. It is a rare disease, and so awareness is a priority for the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treatment Journey: Part 2Welcome back to my treatment journey. If you haven’t read part 1, you can find it here. We are all so different in what kinds of medications work and which... By Christy Amos3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Just “Itchy Skin”: Mental Health, Sleep, and the Cost of Chronic HivesIn our 1st Annual Chronic Hives In America Survey, 201 people shared how the unpredictability of outbreaks leaves them feeling “stuck in limbo.” Chronic hives are more than just itchy... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments