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,...
I just moved to North Dakota and have to hunt for a new doctor. I have an appointment in two days but no open sores to show just scars from HS and some burning sensation in my armpits. I'm afraid this new doctor won't take me serious enough for lack of anything to show. I do have a recent pic of a flare up as well as research documentation and past medical records. So does anyone go to a new doctor when they're not currently flaring? How do I talk to this new doctor?
With regards to the new dr. As long as you have prior records and the picture itself should tell the story of all you go through. If he's a good dr and familiar with HS, you should be fine. Good Luck with the dr. and I wish I could give you some info on disability, but i never went for it for the HS,, I got it because of all my back problems.
Have a good day and I hope the Drs. appt goes well
Mary Ellen
I did cry in there 2 right after being told I had a fever. I do hate crying in public but I couldn't help it. So I'm doin the antibiotic treatment for 2 months at least I got updated records now.