IntimacyI remember when I first developed my hives. They were itchy, splotchy and just awful. I was embarrassed. I didn’t want anyone...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Chronic Spontaneous UrticariaAutoimmune hives go by a few different names, including chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU). But what are autoimmune...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Ask the Health 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Chronic Hives & TravelSummer time is travel time! Traveling is a time where you visit new, exciting places and create memories. I have always loved...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
