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
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
And I regularly shave most of my body hair to keep the hair follicles as tightly closed as possible to prevent flare-ups.
I saw it mention here before but I couldn't find it I know it start with a p
I also use prid
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.
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
IDK but keep taking them. I here Zinc is lacking in most HS sufferers. I take them all each day.
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
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.
My insurance will no longer pay for Humira. This medication worked well.
Have you used any good products to help reduce swelling or to try and keep flare ups at bay?
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
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