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Which HS Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A myHSteam Member 50 answers

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Any Advice For Someone Newly Diagnosed With HS?

By A myHSteam Member 32 answers

What's A Common Misconception About HS?

By A myHSteam Member 42 answers

What Advice Would You Give To Someone Newly Diagnosed With HS?

By A myHSteam Member 30 answers
2225 questions

Have You Identified Any Food Triggers That Worsen HS Symptoms?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member

Dairy is also a trigger for me. I never thought nightshades could be, but I am going to test that out.

September 5

What Foods Do You Eat To Help Manage HS? Which Ones Do You Avoid?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member
July 5, 2023

How Does HS Impact You Emotionally?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member

Aww Trina, sorry to hear. I really can't imagine. I have always just had it in my groin area and no where else. I feel lucky for that. I am still so pleased I found the diet and have no HS… read more

March 15, 2023
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What Is The Most Challenging Part About Living With HS?

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San Francisco, CA

What Is A Good Diet For HS

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Rex, GA

I'm starting to notate everything I'm eating daily. I eat Ice cream year round. I eat Bread, almost all vegetables, a lot of different fruit, Seafood, Chicken, Beef, and Turkey. No Pork. I drink Cold Drinks sometimes. What's a good diet for HS? Am I doing ok with listing what I'm eating? Where to get a Nutritionist?

A myHSteam Member

A good diet for managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) can include the following elements:

- Mediterranean Diet: Focuses on fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. These foods are high in nutrients… read more

July 16
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What Triggers Make HS Symptoms Worse? How Do You Manage These Triggers?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member
June 5, 2023

What Do You Wish Others Understood About Living With HS?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member

Great attitude MaryKay

January 25

What's One Thing About HS You Feel Isn't Talked About Enough?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member

Depression and the mental health that play a role

September 15, 2023

Work

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Northfield, MN

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

A myHSteam Member

lol

February 29

What Do You Wish You’d Known About HS When First Diagnosed?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myHSteam Member

Yes. Same for Me..

August 2, 2023