How to Navigate the Workplace with Chronic Urticaria
Working with chronic hives? Discover practical tips for managing chronic urticaria at work, reducing triggers, and requesting accommodations.
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7 Natural NSAID Alternatives for Pain Relief
If you are like me and have chronic pain, hearing that you must stay away from NSAIDs can be quite a blow. Here I will share with you 7 natural NSAID alternatives to reduce inflammation and ease your pain.
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The Surprising Link Between Vitamin D and Chronic Urticaria
Struggling with chronic hives? Learn how vitamin D may impact urticaria symptoms, why deficiency is common, and what the latest research says about this simple supplement.
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10 Things I want you to know about Chronic Urticaria
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, previously known as Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria, affects 0.1–5% of the population. It is rarely given the attention that it merits. If you tell people that you have Lupus, Fibromyalgia, or rheumatoid arthritis, although they may not be overly familiar with the disease, they have heard of it and can empathize that you…
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Chronic Illness, Mom Guilt, and the Truth About Being ‘Good Enough
Feeling like you’re failing as a mom because of chronic illness? Learn how to cope with mom guilt and redefine what “good enough” really means.
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Estrogen Dominance? Hormone Imbalance and Chronic Hives.
In my battle with chronic hives I have had a lot of issues pop up that I didn’t realize could contribute to my symptoms. One of these is the relationship between hormonal imbalance and chronic hives. Estrogen Dominance could have an impact on your chronic hives.
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Celery Juice for Hives: Miracle Cure or Hype?
Wondering if celery juice can help hives? Discover the pros, cons, and tips for safely trying celery juice for chronic urticaria relief
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Emotional Acceptance Of Chronic Urticaria: Grieving Your Old Life
In this post we’ll discuss the emotional acceptance of chronic urticaria. It is estimated that between 0.23% and 1.8% of the population in the U.S. and internationally suffer from Chronic Urticaria- a condition marked by recurring hives, swelling, and intense itching. Women are affected about twice as often as men. While some people find a…
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What NOT to Say to Someone with Chronic Urticaria (Hives)
Recently I was thinking about what it was like for me before I had my symptoms under control. It took me years to get a diagnosis and proper treatment. Some of the things people said during that time were so hurtful. It made me think that I must be crazy. My diagnosis was validating and…
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The Secret Underworld of Chronic Urticaria
Less than one percent of the population is burdened with this condition. Labeled “idiopathic” because the cause is unknown, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (also known as chronic spontaneous urticaria) is much more than a skin condition. Many with Chronic Urticaria (hives) also have an accompanying autoimmune disease and it is thought to have an autoimmune component…