Recently I found myself in a crippling IBS flare. My diet has gone off the rails and I have been having excruciating pain. These are my go-to home remedies for my IBS flares. Some of these I use only when I’m having symptoms and some are more preventative. Whether you deal with gas, bloating, constipation,…
We have all heard the question, “have you tried changing your detergent, soap, etc.…” and although we know that these things are not the cause of our hives, we may benefit from switching to less toxic alternatives. Many of us are sensitive to things that we didn’t seem to react to before becoming afflicted with…
The human digestive system is made up of a complex network of organs, including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. It’s important for this system to function properly in order to maintain good health. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of taking digestive enzymes for gut health. For me, addressing my gut health…
In this video, I interview Chronic urticaria specialist, Dr. Marcus Maurer, about chronic hives. Dr Maurer talks about the mechanism of chronic urticaria and offers a message of hope for patients who are suffering. Chronic Urticaria Specialist Offers message of Hope to Patients Dr. Marcus Maurer Explains his Background as a Chronic Urticaria Specialist Sarah:…
Do your hives flare up just as you’re trying to relax and go to sleep? You’re not imagining it — night-time hives are a very real and very frustrating part of chronic urticaria. I’ve been there. Whether I worked the day shift or the graveyard shift, my hives always showed up right when I needed…
If you’re dealing with chronic urticaria (aka chronic hives), you already know how frustrating it is to feel like your body is constantly reacting to everything. This condition is often linked to overactive mast cells, which release excessive amounts of histamine into your system—triggering those relentless hives, itching, and swelling. While over-the-counter antihistamines are often…
When you have Chronic Urticaria, you may find that you are tired, itchy, agitated, and depressed. All of these things can spill over and affect relationships. Chronic Urticaria is a condition that can leave both those suffering and their spouses feeling helpless, frustrated, and depressed. Relationships are tough enough to maintain without Chronic Urticaria getting…
Have you heard of people getting paid to talk about their chronic health conditions? It seems unreal and definitely raised my suspicions when I heard of this initially. Here is my experience with Rare Patient Voice. When a rare patient voice representative first approached me, I was apprehensive. She was very professional and introduced herself…
Bee venom has been used as an alternative treatment for inflammatory, allergic, and immune disorders. Could bee venom help Chronic Urticaria Symptoms? The past few weeks have been hectic. We moved from metro Detroit to rural West Virginia. My diet has not been good with hours of car rides and keeping myself super busy with…
Chronic Urticaria has devastated my life and taken the joy out of a lot of things. It has wreaked havoc on my quality of life and has been a burden that I have carried for over a decade. For the first few years I was lost. I was spiraling out of control. I was severely…