Your struggles with chronic hives are real
The impact of chronic hives goes beyond symptoms like itch and swelling. It can affect pretty much every aspect of life.
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Are you feeling depressed or anxious?
The symptoms of chronic hives come and go, but the emotional and mental toll may never go away. According to one survey, 70% of people living with chronic spontaneous urticaria reported having anxiety and/or depression.
“Not wanting to live in your own skin is truly one of the worst feelings.”
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Is itch keeping you up at night?
Sleep deprivation from intense itch is very common in chronic hives. This can lead to lack of energy, which impacts your daily activities.
“I would stay up until 4 or 5 in the morning some nights scratching my feet with a hairbrush.”
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Did you miss work this week?
One out of 5 people have missed at least 1 hour of work this week due to their chronic spontaneous urticaria, according to a patient-reported survey.
“I would often call out sick or tell my manager I had to be offline for hours.”
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Are you tired of trying different antihistamines?
Many people with chronic hives still struggle with symptoms even while taking antihistamines.
“Antihistamines just make me feel like a zombie; I’m always in a daze.”
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Have you had to cancel plans because of chronic hives?
Unpredictable conditions like chronic hives can take over your life, causing you to miss out on social events and experiences.
“I don’t remember the last time I kept my plans. I haven’t seen my friends in months.”
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Do you feel like you can't wear tight clothes or dry off by rubbing your skin with a towel?
With chronic hives with triggers, it can be difficult to find comfortable clothes or feel like you can scratch a normal itch without flaring up.
“I'm constantly worried that a simple clothing label will turn my back into an embarrassing map of welts.”
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