Diagnosed With Chronic Hives…Now What?I can remember the uncertainty I felt when I finally got my chronic hives diagnosis. Part of me felt relieved that there...reactions6comments
Advocacy Burnout: Setting Boundaries, Staying Connected, and Self-CareWhen I say “advocacy burnout", I'm referring to a mental and physical health condition resulting from the emotional and bodily exhaustion that can...reactions3comments
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
Hives and the HeatMy hives are weird. My triggers are weird. For me, heat is a big one. Sunlight and heat? Recipe for disaster for...reactionscomments
A Mother's PerspectiveIn this installment of my interview series, my mom! My mom has been absolutely amazing through all this. She’s been my caregiver...reactionscomments
(in)VisibleMany chronic illnesses are considered to be “invisible”, meaning that the symptoms and toll it takes on a person cannot be seen...reactionscomments
Will My Hives Ever Really Go Away?I have accepted that for people like me, chronic hives suddenly appeared one day out of the blue, and then stuck around...reactions2comments
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
What Is Phototherapy?When antihistamines and other treatments do not ease chronic hives, you may look to alternative therapies. Many people use phototherapy, also called...reactionscomments
Myths and Facts About SteroidsCorticosteroids, commonly referred to as "steroids," are a class of drugs used to treat a variety of medical conditions. There are many...reactionscomments
Coping Strategies for Medical Test AnxietyI always get anxious when it comes to medical issues, but even more so when looking into a new diagnosis and the...reactionscomments
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
