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I am also in remission from breast ca and taking an ai med. I am now on Humana which has really helped me with large breakouts. I still get smaller one but not as bad as they used to be.
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! 😊
I suspected I might have had PCOS and noticed that my HS flareups got worse before my monthly cycle. I went to my OB-GYN this past February to rule out PCOS and had an ultrasound completed. It turned out that I didn't have PCOS and my hormonal tests came back normal, but she told me I had two fibroids. They are not large enough to require surgery but still cause problematic symptoms during my period. I experience a lot of fatigue and pain along with my HS flareups during that time.
Thanks Stacib! I'll look into it
Dr. Kimball mentioned Hormonal Treatment for HS instead of Antibiotics. Would Hormonal Treatments be recommended for older ladies or for men?
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.
I've had Diabetes for 20 years and HS for 2. Hmmmmm.
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?
I'm not currently pregnant (hopefully), i'm just curious. I know stress, depression and many other things can effect HS.
thank you all for your very informative and helpful responses, I am trying to conceive and hope that all goes well and that my body and baby will be okay in my HS journey 😊
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It's very hard. I just tell and send that person a pic and let a person know it's not contagious.
I was diagnosed with a severe case of HS last week. I’m on oral doxycycline, topical clindamycin, and an acne wash. However I’m not and never have been a smoker or overweight. I’ve actually spent most of my adult years underweight from an eating disorder. I’m doing better now with the ED as I’ve just had a baby in September. I’m wondeting if the HS onset could be caused by hormonal birth control. I have the kyleena IUD
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