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I'm Wondering If Any Females Have Noticed That There HS Flairs Up Around That Time Of The Month?
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Yes absolutely!

New To This, Have 6 Under Arm, Antibiotics Shrank Them , Do They Ever Go Away
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It's great to hear that antibiotics have helped shrink the cysts under your arm. In cases of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), antibiotics can indeed reduce the size and inflammation of the lesions… read more

Humira Treatment
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Is or has anyone used the humira treatment and how was the results? Drs wanted me to try it a few years back but it was super expensive even though they had programs that would help the cost and I was worried about the warning about lung issues because my family has lung problems on both sides. I would be interested in anyones results with this treatment and also how hard was it to set up the programs that help pay for it and was it still expensive in the end?? Thanks in advance for any… read more

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I was on Humira for almost 2 years and saved $$ by going through the Abbie site for discount coupons. I stopped when I started getting bacteria infections from "normal bacteria " our bodies have but… read more

Looking For Products That Help With Dressing Under Harm Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Non adherent pads are a must!

How Do Any Of You Treat HS Nodules On Your Buttocks? I Feel Like I'm Sitting On Shards Of Glass.
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Oh my goodness! Our stories sound very similar. I had a Pilonidal Cyst removed from my buttocks in I believe 2014. It was the most excruciating pain I have ever been in.

I wasn't diagnosed with HS… read more

Does HS Cause Breast Discomfort
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Yes, some of my worst symptoms are happening on my right breast and under my right arm tons of swelling pain discomfort that causes nerve problems, but nothing is ever seen on top of the skin. It is… read more

Has Anyone Tried Taking Vitmain D, I Have Been Reading About It Helping But Would Love To Hear Opinions!
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I found I was low on vitamin d and iron so given prescription for those for 6 weeks and now on daily otc vitamin d

Can Anyone Recommend A Great Doctor In The NYC/Long Island Area? My Dermatologist Haven’t Been Great; Should I See An Immunologist?
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I was recently diagnosed last year but realize I have had flare ups for a few years. We just always thought they were ingrown hairs in my groin/pantyline. Currently in the midst of one and I’m miserable. I’m lucky b/c mine aren’t that bad, but I’m terrified of what they could become.

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Also I love my Rheumatologist .....
Dr. Tan Mark
222 E Main St Ste 312
Smithtown, NY, 11787

Can Hidradenitis Suppurativa In The Female Genital Area Be Spread To Another Person During Sex?
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Nope! HS isn't infectious so it can't be passed from person to person.

The Skin Removal Is Too Expensive? And Way The Time To Diagnose The Disease Is So Long?
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The time between tests and professionals walking was 9 years for 3 examinations, and a photo session for the medical community magazine!
Thanks for noting !
This is getting worst.

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Are You Afraid To Say No? Read Article...
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Omg do you have a healed photo? Hugs