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Metformin And HS - Has Anyone Used Metformin To Help With HS?
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I've been on Metformin for over 10 years. However it was prescribed for my diabetes. Contracted this beast about 4 years ago..,

Has Anyone Used Metformin My Doctor Just Prescribed Me That Today. But I Wanted To See If Any One Had Experience
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If you two metformin you still have to eat low carb and low fat because if your pre diabetic or diabetic the sugar will eventually rise even in the medicine.

Has Anyone Tried Metformin, Spironolactone, Or Minocycline? I Was Prescribed Those 3 Today For The First Time.
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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!💓

Yes It Helps🙏🏻🌞
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Vicks VapoRub for HS: Can It Help Get Rid of Boils? Read Article...
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Heck no. Your going to mess up and make it worse

Hormonal Treatment
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Dr. Kimball mentioned Hormonal Treatment for HS instead of Antibiotics. Would Hormonal Treatments be recommended for older ladies or for men?

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Fatima, Do not know the answer. I took Vivelle patches till age 50 after my hysterectomy. It might would help. My h.s. was not as bad while on them.

What Supplements Could I Buy To Help Me Deal With HS?? Which One Worked For You? I Wanna Give Supplements A Try!
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Does Anyone Else Have An Eating Disorder.
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I lose and gain, lose and gain. I just lost 6 lbs. But last 3 days been on an eating bender I guess because it is a holiday. Everything is closed so I stocked up on lots of food which began to tempt me. Once I had chips and pie I just blew it bad. I never keep those things in the house normally. I feel like I need an appetite suppressant. I was skinny for years and years taking Dexatrim over the counter appetite suppressant that had caffeine in it and an antihistamine. But it caused strokes in… read more

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I've been so excited for months last 9 months as soon as campaign with child cancer I'm trying to get people to sign so you start realizing child cancer is probably the most devastating thing but… read more

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What Is A Good Diet For HS
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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?

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@A myHSteam Member I hear you and I am so happy you have found your answer. I just don't think that will work for me. I was also told that it was an internal thing. Most likely an inflammatory… read more

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Doc Horror Stories! Anyone Else?
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Today my heart was broke. I went to a 'new to me' dermatologist. I had my previous out of state records sent. My journal from my last two flare ups. And was ready to talk business. The doc selected 'Does HS studies/research'... I knew I just had to be in the right place
The 1st nurse was super nice listened, looked, took pics (i have has in my groin, so it is uncomfortable to show people). The PA, looked, heard me say the phrase HS, as I checked my dates on my journal she stood up and said Im… read more

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I feel your pain I was on Humira for two years before anybody did bloodwork to find out that I was or my body build up antibodies so it wasn’t doing anything they put me on Remicade and it’s still has… read more

Hi😊Goodmorning🙏🏻🌞🥰 I Have A Question,Have Any Of You That Have Been On Humira Had Weakness In The Upper Limbs"Arms" N Legs?
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They Get Tired Easily,Arms To Wash Hairm,Raise Them Just Do Things With Arms Hands n Legs To Walk n Stand Even For A Few Minutes??At First I Thought Oh It's Because My Spine Multi level Degenerate Disease Ect, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia,Because My Fat Is Too Heavy For My Bones & Then I Was Reading Humiras Side Effects n It Says Pain In Joints Which I have,Weakness In Limbs👀So I Don't Know If It's Just Me n My Medical Issues or That Normally Happens To People.I Don't know if I Should Say… read more

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My dermatologist is just starting me on Humira after I complete bloodwork and xrays. My concern is the suppressed immunity. Should this be a big concern before I start this treatment??? My husband… read more