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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treatment Journey: Part 1Getting a diagnosis of chronic hives can be hard. Finding a treatment regime that works can be even harder. There are many different treatment options available for chronic hives, including...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Big Changes Due to Chronic HivesChronic hives affects so much more than just the skin. It can wreak havoc on your life, causing changes and shifts in ways you may not have imagined. We asked...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Romantic RelationshipsLiving with a condition like chronic hives can affect many things, including intimate and romantic relationships. It can sometimes be hard to manage the practical day-to-day aspects of being in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tell Your Story: It May Be Good for Your HealthEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Cystic-Fibrosis.com, and was written by our Editorial Team. “While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Migraine.com, and was written by our Editorial Team. Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Hives During PregnancyHives are a skin condition that causes red, itchy welts. Hives are common and many people experience them. But some people may have chronic hives. This is a condition where...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Decision Fatigue: What It Is and A Few Ways to Get Past ItEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, and was written by Leanne Donaldson. I almost hesitate to bring up the f-word again. No, not that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This or That: TriggersSome people living with chronic hives are able to narrow down their triggers for a flare-up. Certain things like heat or cold, physical or mental stress, rich or spicy diets...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Troubles With Chronic HivesSleep is an important part of our lives and helps our body rest and recover. But it is not always easy to get enough sleep. People with chronic hives, which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments