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Hidradenitis suppurativa

Wife
Wife Posts: 22 Forumite
in Marriage, relationships & families
Hi

Does anyone have any first hand experience with the condition Hidradenitis suppurativa?

Just wanting to chat about it, not looking for actual medical advice (as I don't think that is allowed)

Many thanks

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  • j.e.j.
    j.e.j. Posts: 9,672 Forumite
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    I think there was a thread about this over on the health and beauty board. I'll see if I can find it!
  • VfM4meplse
    VfM4meplse Posts: 34,269 Forumite
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    Only to say that it ranges from mild to extremely severe, and I wouldn't wish it in anyone. You do need medical advice, as lifestyle measures for the more severe end of the spectrum are unfortunately very limited. If one treatment isn't working, go back to your doctor asap for the next and press for a referral if you haven't already had one.

    Take aggressive action before it adversely impacts on your whole life.
    Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!

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  • j.e.j.
    j.e.j. Posts: 9,672 Forumite
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    edited 18 April 2012 at 8:03AM
    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1429605

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/328892

    I'm sure there was another one, too, but I can't find it now..
  • fluffnutter
    fluffnutter Posts: 23,179 Forumite
    I think this featured on Embarrassing Bodies recently. The poor lad had really sore armpits. It did improve massively with treatment though. I just can't remember what they suggested. I'm a big help, aren't I? :D
    "Growth for growth's sake is the ideology of the cancer cell" - Edward Abbey.
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