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Has Anyone Found That They Get A Flare Up When They're Already Ill/sick?
I've recently come down with a cold/flu but before I started to feel sick I got a really bad flare up and a mouth ulcer/canker sore. I'm wondering if illness might bring on a flare up or if a flare up might bring on illness. Either way it feels like a double whammy attack on my body!!
Yes, it's possible for illness to trigger a flare-up of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) or for a flare-up to coincide with illness. Here are some key points from my knowledge base:
- Flu-Like Symptoms… read more
Hey Community! Can Everyone Share Their Experiences With HS? What Causes Your Flare Ups? How Do You Prevent Your Flare Ups?
Living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be challenging, and understanding what triggers flare-ups is crucial. Here are some common triggers and prevention tips based on my knowledge base:
Ladies With Hormonal IUD. Did Your Flares Start/get Worse When You Got The IUD?
I got my Kyleena IUD placed back in 2019. I got my first ever flare up a month later and have been dealing with them ever since. I’m starting to think that it is directly related to my hormonal BC. Has this happened for anyone else?
Now that I think of it I had gotten a mirena in like 2008 -2011 and it started about then and got way worse by 2015...
What’s Everyone’s Food Triggers? If You Have Any?
Elaina....on keto you mainly eat meats (any kind.....bacon, pepperettes, beef pork chicken, fish... etc....Any veggie......some have some sugar like corn and carrots, but I eat all of them.....salads… read more
How Is Everyone Today? I Hope The Day Wasn’t Too Hard On You 💗
Is There Any Correlation Between The Birth Control Nexplanon And HS?
I have also recently tested positive for allergy to all grains including rice and corn. Never had problems before. I have had several anemias and moderate bone marrow failure since infancy to include neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and aplastic anemia. I also recently tested slight positive for prp protein but no syphilis. I don't smoke and I'm not obese but my HS is considered severe, I'm not able to take HS meds due to my anemia. I'm a 24 year old female.
I don’t know for sure but after my daughters birth via c section I went on nexplanon and almost instantly my HS went haywire and has unfortunately gotten worse since, been 3 years. I did ride it out… read more
How To Get Rid Of The Smell From The Leaking Lesions
Managing odor from leaking lesions due to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be challenging. Here are some strategies based on my knowledge base:
- Use Antiseptic Washes: Clean the affected area with… read more
Yes Can Recommend A Good Scar Cream For My Armpits
I have HS had for quite a while now now I have terrible scarring under my armpits.
When dealing with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) scars under the arms, some options to consider include:
- Silicone-based treatments: These come in various forms and can be effective for different… read more
After Having Hs For 5 Years I Have Come To One Conclusion That No Medicine Is Going To Help Until N Unless U Maintain Ur Diet N Stay Fit
Hi Everyone, Is There Anyone Who Have Tried The Carnivore Diet To See If It Helps?
Yolandie I believe totally that what you put in your mouth directly affects your general health, and for me it directly affects my HS. So you may be interested in knowing that if you feel sugar is… read more
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