Does ProActive help Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
Liz, I tried the ProActive for my HS and it didn't make any difference, positive or otherwise. Keep in mind, that all of us are different and what works for one may not work for another. I agree with the person who encouraged you to talk with your doctor(sorry, didn't make a note of the name before responding), your overall health is as important as treating this debilitating disease. Keep your head up and keep working through it. Good luck...Rebecca
Hidradenitis suppurativa and WBC?
HS is a inflammatory condition, sometimes there is even active infection, as with any inflammatory condition the WBC is raised, your bone marrow is producing more white cells due to the inflammation. Hope this answers your Q!
I have HS-Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
I just was diagnosed with HS - hidradenitis suppurativa. Likely to be in Stage 1 of the disease. Has no treatment nor cure but anyone else have it or know of someone who has it on what products to use ease some of the pain.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa!!!?
Different treatments affect sufferers differently. See http://www.hs-foundation.org/index.html for info on the disease
Hidradenitis suppurativa and neck lymph node?
Not sure about the neck lymph nodes..... Other treatment- Depends on where your affected area is located. Mine is under my arms. I stopped the rounds of taking antibiotics pills. The yeast infections were the worst. I mostly use antibacterial soap (Dial) and use Hibiclens on my underarms. If I have an "episode", I use Vick's vapor rub. It helps draw it to a head and dull the pain too. I have also heard that people use tea tree oil also. As far as drainage, I finally relented and tried nursing pads-- It works! It comes in handy when you have to be in public and can not stay home. I hope this helps. Hopefully you will find a regimen that works for you too!
Have you ever heard of Hidradenitis Suppurativa?
I went to the dermatologist because I had an abscess on my leg and it wasn't the first time I had one. I asked her what could be causing it and she said, "You have Hidradenitis Suppurativa" I had never heard of it before and I did a little research on it and I don't think she's right. If I do have it, it's a mild case. How can she even glance and me and know what it is? Is there a test you can take or just something they look at and diagnose?
Does anybody have hidradenitis suppurativa or know a great deal about it? I found out I have it today?
It is a fairly common condition in the polycystic ovary community. Look up the Soul Cysters web forum, and you'll find a ton of women who have it and threads about it. Also, according to wikipedia: "The disease manifests as clusters of chronic abscesses or boils, which can be as large as baseballs or as small as a pea, that are extremely painful to the touch and may persist for years with occasional to frequent periods of inflammation, culminating in drainage of pus, often leaving open wounds that will not heal. Drainage provides some relief from severe, often debilitating, pressure pain. Flare-ups may be triggered by stress, perspiration, hormonal changes (such as monthly cycles in women), humid heat, and clothing friction. Persistent lesions may lead to scarring and the formation of sinus tracts, or tunnels connecting the abscesses under the skin. At this stage, complete healing is usually not possible, and progression varies from person to person, with some experiencing remission anywhere from months to years at a time, others may worsen and require surgery in order to live comfortably. Occurrences of bacterial infections and cellulitis (deep tissue inflammation) may occur at these sites. HS pain can be difficult to manage.[1] HS often goes undiagnosed for years because patients are too ashamed to speak with anyone.[1] When they do see a doctor, the disease is frequently misdiagnosed or prescribed treatments are ineffective, temporary and sometimes even harmful. There is no known cure nor any consistently effective treatment." I hope this helps...although the disease is rare, you are not alone!