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Stages
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Okay so how does HS work. Does it progressively get into worse stages or can it be prevented or is it stationary in one stage

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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

Is There Any Over The Counter Oral/tropical Medication And Body Wash That You Can Use For HS?
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And I regularly shave most of my body hair to keep the hair follicles as tightly closed as possible to prevent flare-ups.

Does Anyone Know The Name Of A Over The Counter Medication To Help With Drainage It Starts With A P
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I saw it mention here before but I couldn't find it I know it start with a p

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I also use prid

Can Hs Pain Cause Nausea? What Helps Relief HS Pain?
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I am having the most painful flair I've ever had. I've been in tears in pain. No matter what I can't get comfortable or get relief.

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Pain causes nausea, might be worth seeing your doctor and asking for stronger pain relief rather than over the counter medications. They may also be able to give you an anti-sickness tablet that will… read more

Does Anyone Know Of Any Vitamins Or Anything To Take Over The Counter To Speed Up The Healing Process???
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IDK but keep taking them. I here Zinc is lacking in most HS sufferers. I take them all each day.

What Would Be A Good Over The Counter Remedy For Scarring
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I'm in the middle of a bad flare up I worried about the scar tissue I see is there any over the counter remedy I can use

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I find tallow cream the most helpful for scarring (it's actually magical), although I have never used it on top of an active flare.

Has Anyone Used Cosentyx For HS?
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My insurance will no longer pay for Humira. This medication worked well.

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If I understand correctly, the question is "Has anyone used Cosentyx for HS". I was offered Humira 2018 in Sweden, but declined. For the past 4 months I've been on Cosentyx. A month before I changed… read more

Best Over The Counter Skin Care Products?
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Have you used any good products to help reduce swelling or to try and keep flare ups at bay?

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I actually read that here about sudocrem yesterday ran out and got some germolene had a relatively good sleep compared to usual with pain under arms

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