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
My Hate-Hate Relationship With LotionI’m not a big fan of summer. I get overheated very quickly and get tired of taking showers all the time. We...reactionscomments
Ask the Patient Leaders: Chronic Hives At WorkIt can be difficult to manage a condition like chronic hives while also trying to get your job done. Workplaces can sometimes...reactionscomments
Where Are My Hives?Today I want to tell about strange places where I wondered how it is possible to get itchy. I think every woman...reactions1comment
Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often...reactionscomments
Why Is Self-Care Important and How Can We Practice It?Self-care is one of those things we all know we should take care of, but neglect during stressful times. When managing daily...reactionscomments
Surgery Gave Me HivesHives and stress go hand in hand. A quick Google search reveals nearly 9 million results when “hives and stress” are entered...reactionscomments
You've Decided You Want to See a Therapist... Now What?Editor's Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Cystic-Fibrosis.com, and was written by Katelyn Harlow. It was a cool...reactionscomments
Advocating for Yourself With Your DoctorThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with chronic hives often have a...reactionscomments
A Child's PerspectiveBeing a parent isn’t easy. As a single mom it’s difficult at times. Throw in chronic illness and it’s overwhelming and isolating...reactionscomments
You Are Not Alone!When you live with a certain health condition like chronic hives, it can sometimes be quite tough and lonely. Especially since I'm...reactionscomments
Living With Hives: The FrustrationOh the frustration of hives! I’ve been battling chronic hives since 2014. I’ve been through so many different medications, creams, and ointments...reactionscomments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
How Circadian Rhythms Influence Autoimmune DiseaseCircadian rhythms are 24-hour patterns generated by people's internal body clocks. These patterns respond to the environment, so they can change. Your...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
On to the Next Medication!It’s been a few months since I posted a treatment update. When last I left you, I had just heard from my...reactionscomments
