Hidradenitis Suppurativa Support Group
Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is rare, long-term skin condition that features small, painful lumps under the skin. The disease manifests as clusters of chronic abscesses or boils, sometimes as large as baseballs, that are extremely painful to the touch and may persist for years with occasional to frequent periods of inflammation,...
Hello everyone!
I just wanted to say hi to you all, and let you know what is going on.
I just started going to an acupuncturist , who is also a doctor of Chinese medicine and a registered nurse. She is very knowledgeable and has come highly recommended. She recognized the hs right away. she said that she has a lot of experience with dermatological issues. She has even had people from Mexico come to her with flesh eating viruses, and was able to help them!
So far, I have had 2 acupuncture treatments, and have started drinking this vile tasting tea. If it works it will be worth it! I am going to give it some time to see how it goes. I will let you all know!
I don't know what the name of the tea is, as they mix it by hand and there is no label. She showed me the names of the herbs, from a book, but they were in Chinese, so didn't mean much to me!
Anyway, I'll let you all know how it goes. Hugs to you all!
I just wanted to say hi to you all, and let you know what is going on.
I just started going to an acupuncturist , who is also a doctor of Chinese medicine and a registered nurse. She is very knowledgeable and has come highly recommended. She recognized the hs right away. she said that she has a lot of experience with dermatological issues. She has even had people from Mexico come to her with flesh eating viruses, and was able to help them!
So far, I have had 2 acupuncture treatments, and have started drinking this vile tasting tea. If it works it will be worth it! I am going to give it some time to see how it goes. I will let you all know!
I don't know what the name of the tea is, as they mix it by hand and there is no label. She showed me the names of the herbs, from a book, but they were in Chinese, so didn't mean much to me!
Anyway, I'll let you all know how it goes. Hugs to you all!
My accupunturist also told me to keep away from spicy food, fried food, pork, shellfish and dairy. Also no wine or beer...nothing fermented. So I am doing that too. She also told me that it was because I had too much heat in my body, something to do with the liver and gall bladder. I have always been warm blooded...when outside, everyone else is in jackets and I am not! I have to have a fan on at night, even in winter. Also my face is always flushed, which she noticed too. She was very thorough in her interview with me. That makes me feel good about her.
The tea herbs are very pricy ( like 105.00 for 7 days worth!). But, I have help from my mom and grandmother. It helps when you have family to support you. My husband is a wonderful support too!
Well, I'll keep ya posted!