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I would love to talk about how this affects us mentally if anyone would like to chime in that would be great
Percocet.
I've been given/read lots of information about HS and depression between closley linked. I just wanted to know if poor mental health is just a byproduct of the symptoms such as the pain, shame, insecurity etc. Or if there's a direct correlation of depression with HS. I do experience poor mental health but I wouldn't say it's only due to my HS.
I'm not currently pregnant (hopefully), i'm just curious. I know stress, depression and many other things can effect HS.
thank you all for your very informative and helpful responses, I am trying to conceive and hope that all goes well and that my body and baby will be okay in my HS journey π
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What do you guys do when you get super depressed? I have been on an emotional rollercoaster lately and it seems like the "down" days are starting to take over my life. I have been on short term disability since mid-January due to a bad flare and it has been rough to say the least. I am now finally able to at least sit on my butt like a normal human and I'm trying really hard to stay positive, but some days it just all seems impossible. Anybody else struggle with depression?
Hi, Yes I am diagnosed with clinical depression. I see a psychiatrist and take depression and anxiety medicine. H.s diagnosed people are more likely to have depression because it makes you feel so πβ¦ read more
My mother use to call these fat bumps, boy was she wrong. After having back surgery, I discovered that my pancreas was nicked and I became a type 1 diabetic. There are times when my blood sugar drops and I will be sweating, I have woken up numerous times overheated and sweaty. How do I get help with this? Any suggestions? I was in the hospital in DKA and saw a commercial for HS and realized that that was what I had been dealing with. When I brought it up to my doctor, he basically said ok⦠read more
Managing both hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and type 1 diabetes can be challenging, but here are some strategies that might help:
1. Medication Management: Since insulin is essential for type 1β¦ read more
Hey Jenni.......It's true, unfortunately doesn't work for all of us, but there are a few that have had the nerve to give up carbs.....it's hard at first. I was brought up to eat carbs at every⦠read more
Yep, that's the worst time for me too. I hope that combo works for you. My side effects were horrible. Best of luck to you!π
I heard, or read somewhere that having HS can be a reason some people qualify for disability benefits. Giving that it causes us to become more likely to develop mental illnesses associated with HS, like social anxiety disorder, depression and other mental illnesses. I currently have GAD, Social Anxiety and OCD
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I'm at a stage 4.. large open wounds.. so everyone I'm talking to doctor wise is suggesting surgery. The surgeon I've talked to said he's just worried about the healing process because of the disease HS is .. with that being said is there anyone whose been this bad and had surgeries ? If so how was it for you ? I'm just tired of this..
They say this is a small wound but it seems big to me lol I guess if it's on your leg it may seem big lol this is during wound vac change
How many people have full time jobs ? I work 40 to 50 hours a week.
I read this post and wonder how people have time to do all this stuff and work full-time
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