The Heat Is OnOh summer time. Months filled with vacations, BBQs, swimming, ballgames and hives. Hives? Well for some, including me, hives can often be...reactions1comment
Caregiving While Chronically IllI’ve been asked before: how do you have the mental and/or physical energy to care for others while you are dealing with...reactionscomments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetSelf-care is important to try to practice in your daily life. However, some self-care “treats” are more expensive than others. If you...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
Five Changes I’ve Made Since CIU DiagnosisWhen my hives first started appearing in 2021, I was in panic mode. Your mind starts racing, wondering where these could have...reactions2comments
More Chronic Hives Research, PleaseThe Chronic-Hives.com community recently conducted the Chronic Hives In America Survey. Several questions focused on experiences with diagnosis and treatment. Responses from...reactions2comments
Considering Heparin-Based Blood ThinnersThe body is complex and the more I learn about it, the less I feel like I know. I dreamed of being...reactionscomments
What Happened When I Tried Telehealth for Chronic Hives CareA few years ago, in the “before times,” telehealth was not an option I knew much about, let alone ever considered for...reactionscomments
In Sickness and in Health and HivesI remember my wedding day nearly 34 years ago. We were both so young. My hair was so big! And other than...reactions1comment
Keep Calm and Spoon OnEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, PlaquePsoriasis.com, and was written by KTVanHorn. Have you ever heard of...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Chronic Hives - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Stress & StrategiesLately I've been under tremendous stress. It’s taken a toll on me in various ways. I used to pride myself on not...reactionscomments
The Unromantic Side of Chronic IllnessMany of us (including myself) deal with an array of chronic conditions, in addition to chronic hives. This is more often than...reactions2comments
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...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...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
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...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...reactionscomments
Switching Biologic MedicinesPeople may switch the biologics they take for chronic hives. They usually have a good reason for making this change. Still, there...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...reactionscomments
