I was diagnosed with HS 3 years ago by a dermatologist. Recently had a colonoscopy and they found evidence of Crohn's and now I'm waiting for further testing to confirm or rule out Crohn's.
Yes that’s how mine where till I had them cut out I was nervous about it but I’m so glad I did I feel so much better now 🥰
Such as areas that aren’t exposed to air as much like thighs!
Hot baths and medicated lip balm to help them drain faster than triple antibiotic cream after hot bath
I was on Humira for two years did nothing
I've had Diabetes for 20 years and HS for 2. Hmmmmm.
I was diagnosed with HS last year (but had symptoms for a few years before that) and was just diagnosed with PCOS today. Anybody else have both? Is there a connection? I’d be happy to hear experiences.
Yup! PCOS makes the HS a lot worse. I got some relief years ago with the ortho evra patch. I'm not sure if they still make it. But I had relief! 😊
Im trying to figure out "what" is causing my mast cells to be triggered & keeping this inflammatory nightmare going. I dont smoke, not obese but i DO have chronic pancreatitis. I read that insulin resistancy can play into HS. Ive also had a problem with candida which keeps mast cells inflaming everything. So im curious 'if' my long time gimpy pancreas has caused a blood sugar problem thats causing candida and HS?
Thanks. I think the blood sugar is causing the candida. Which in turn keeps my mast cells triggered and causing constant inflammation. I want sure if anybody on here has candida issues as well?
Amy do you have stage 3? If so, how long and do you have any recommendations? Our daughter is stage 3 and we are working with Dermatologist, Gastro (she also has crohn's and ulcerative colitis) and… read more
I've also had cortizone shots where there were 4 seperate boils that were extremely painful and hadn't burst yet so I had a shot in each and it did relieve the pain. However, it didn't make any… read more
I have a rash where im affected where my HS is itching like mad and its hard not to itch.
I have a proactive plan now. Instead of cutting & then having to get stitches
DO NOT CUT ANYTHING OPEN / puts you at risk for many bad things, even death.