http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss Hidradenitis Suppurativa Remedies from the Earth Clinic Community of Natural Cures. Mon, 13 Feb 12 06:32:46 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=FA_72164 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss1 Mon, 23 Jan 12 09:34:41 -0600 Ace from Vancouver, Bc writes: "Everyone with HS needs to go to a Naturopath and get a Food Allergy TEST! I am trying to get this message out to as many ppl that have HS as possible - THIS can be the cure for 80% of you!! Most of us have digestive issues and weakened immune systems, and our bodies are reacting to what we put in our bodies, which are bodies can not handle, and it shows up on our skin in the form of boils. For me it was dairy, for you it could be dairy, it could be gluten or wheat, or something else! TAKE THIS MESSAGE VERY SERIOUSLY - THIS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER!!! My dermatologist told me to take anti biotics for the rest of my life - I had really bad HS - I just went to see him recently, and showed him I was almost 100% cured... He was shocked! It is very simple for me, and will be for most of you, my body can not digest or handle certain foods, and that causes HS reactions. You need to figure out what foods!!! Day by day figure out what you ate, and see how it reacts on your body. For me, if I have diary, it will immediately show up on my body (ex- within a few minutes)... it is very obvious what is effecting me.. Allergy test is only step 1... healthy lifestyle is step 2 (yoga, gym, healthy diet)... DONT LIVE YOUR LIFE IN MISERY WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE TO!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RN_71742 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss2 Thu, 19 Jan 12 09:26:28 -0600 Reena from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India writes: "Hi, I am Reena from India and I have been suffering from HS from the age of 15 and I am 53 now so that is a long suffering time. I have never tried turmeric as a medicine but here in India turmeric is part of our daily cusine and we have it everyday in all our food however I still have HS and it is painful. A doctor here had prescribed an ointment 'dermogard' which has silver sulphadizene and it helped me a lot, not that I was free of HS but the outbreaks were rare, however 6 mths back the ointment went off the market and I just heard that they have stopped manufacturing it so I have not used it for the past 6 mths and I had a new cyst in my groin area last week it has drained but will take ages to heal. Can someone help suggest something? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_71592 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss3 Tue, 17 Jan 12 15:23:29 -0600 Kathy from Stilwell, Ok Usa writes: "I have suffered from hs for many years now. I went for years without a diagnosis. I've taken antibiotics used topical creams washed with antibacterial clensers, you name it! Some stuff helps some doesnt. Ive had surgeries and before the cuts were healed I was having flare ups again. Most days I wear bandages to capture the drainage. Not a day goes by that I am not in some sort of pain caused by this nasty condition. I, like so many others who have posted, have felt very alone in this. I will try some of the remedies mentioned here. Others I've tried to limited success. To those of you new to this condition I wish you luck and will keep you in my prayers. I know what you are going through. The pain is bad, the lack of knowledge and understanding is worse! I've had swellings as big as grapefruits that in the end had to be lanced. This disease can be such a burden and it is my dream that someday there will be a way for all of us to be freed of this curse. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RN_71514 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss4 Mon, 16 Jan 12 16:52:56 -0600 Alicia from Ohsweken, On, Canada writes: "I have had this for 8 years. I was not overweight when I first got it. I since than have stopped all my sports and it was due to pure embarrasement and pain. I too has no idea what it was a took 6years before I finally couldn't take the pain no more and seen my Doc about it. I have had very very bad mood swings and bursts of tears -- due to the pain itself!!! . I cannot at time brush my hair, reach over my head, turn the dial on my car radio 9 cause then I would have to reach= pain) I have had so much pain I was beginnnig to have dark suicidal thoughts... Alot... I have a family and am a working mother of 3 who are all healthy. I have since gained 30 lbs since I don't do anything and feel like the uglisiest mother, partner, coworker alive!! . I could love to wear a smiple white skirt!! .... I had so many crying jags over this.... I have found that a tea I got from a local medicine woman has dried "them" out and made some scars lessen. But I don't know what exactly is in the tea she makes for me. it is natural from the ground/bush/fields...i will ask her and post it. I know she used some tobacco and asked the creator for help in our language (cause I was literally going crazy from the pain and lashing out at everyone) I also say a prayer for the medicine to help me.. ( I know, everyone has a higher up/ culture). I will look more at my diet, now that I have been to this site! ... I love it. I felt so ashamed and alone. The smell is gross and my partner still never seen me naked or seen under my arms - - I cry alot :( . But I know am not alone and I will try a few things on the site, that I seen..... I wish everyone luck and by me going back to my traditional medicine ppl - its helping, ( I know there are dried daisyes inside, I seen them.. And some kind of root?) she mixed me 4 months worth to drink 3 times a day. Slowly helping. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RN_70775 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss5 Sat, 07 Jan 12 15:08:30 -0600 Hidradsupprtpain from Knoxville, Tn writes: "boils - I too get these but believe are probably the hidradenitis suppurativa for in groin area and one on each side; left side there for over year and flames up whenever. Just had real bad episode with 2 together and it was so painful so I just took gauze, soaked w/ vinger (regular) and kept it on all night. It has worked wonderful but now have another problem. I have this huge hole and no idea how to begin to treat so as not to get an even worse infection. This is about size of dime, on groin and literally about 1/8 inch deep. Please any suggestions would be greatly appreciated for I have no money for doctors and believe there is a great home remedy out there. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_70607 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss6 Thu, 05 Jan 12 14:58:23 -0600 Chaney from Raleigh, North Carolina writes: "I have been struggling with HS for 8 years now. I'm 26 and before stumbling upon this website, I was very depressed. No one I knew was dealing with this problem so I had no one to talk to about it. I thought I was the only person going through this painful situation. After reading the other comments from other people, I feel a sense of relief. When I first had a boil, the doctor drained it and that was that. Several months later I had another, and another, and another. By that time, I realized something was truly wrong. I have thousands of dollars worth of doctor bills I am responsible for, all because no one could tell me what was going on. After many drainings, antibiotics, hormone medicine, and surgeries, I now know (from reading this site) that there is NO CURE for this disease right now. It wasn't until last year that I actually had a name for the problem I was having. I am so inspired by everyone who decided to research this disease on their own. I am now doing the same. The common remedy I have found is TO CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE. The bad habits such as smoking, drinking and unhealthy eating contribute to the outbreaks. I am not a smoker or a drinker but I eat so unhealthy, it is terrible. Starting today, I will now clean out my cabinets and purchase new things. More organic and less processed. Thank you to all those who have found a long-term cure for HS. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=CSZACV_69929 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss7 Mon, 26 Dec 11 15:40:24 -0600 [YEA] Jennifer from Philadelphia, Pa writes: "I have had HS for about 4 years now. Sadly, most doctors are not aware of the skin disease, and I have been diagnosed with Boils, Cysts, ingrown hairs, and was told to wear loose clothing, don't shave; everything they told me not to do- didn't work. I only get them in my groin area- and it is the worst pain you could imagine. I am not overweight, nor have I ever been; as many say that is a big cause. I have never smoked. I have tried so many things including antibiotics on several occassions, topical antiobiotic creams, eating healthy, etc. I have been taking Colloidal Silver for the past 7 months, and have seen a drastic difference. I don't get flares anymore (as long as I take it) but I know I am not cured becuase I can still feel the sacs under the skin and my skin is discolored. I had a wound that didn't heal for 4 months! That was when I started the Colloidal Silver. (My mom had told me about it). If I forget to take it, I am reminded when I start to get a flare up. I also take Zinc supplements, and Apple Cider Vinegar tablets. I read on one of the forums that Oils (such as Omega) helps, as the oil glands are blocked because it is hardened. To me, this makes the most sense. I am going to try to include Oils in my supplements. We are all different, and every person's body reacts differently- which it's so hard because what works for one, may not work for another. You just have to keep trying different remedies, until you find what works best. I'm not sure which of the supplements I am taking are actually helping the most (of if all are) but I'm not stopping since it's working! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RN_69048 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss8 Tue, 13 Dec 11 00:21:40 -0600 Lashondra from Batonrouge, Louisiana writes: "Hello everyone I have been diagnosed with this disease I am 36 years old- its like I have no life. I have horrible scars and I'm always in pain I have tried everything and through out all the years nothing has worked. I have 3 kids and I can barely go to work. It is horrible- I have tried all kind of meds and nothing seems to work. I was taking a bath in bleach and I'm just really tired basically I just want to be pain free and get on with my life and start back doing things with my kids someone please help thanks!!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=FA_67637 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss9 Thu, 24 Nov 11 14:16:42 -0600 Ace from Vancouver, Bc, Canada writes: "I had really bad HS for 3-4 yrs... I just recently obtained a food allergy test, and found out that I am allergic to dairy... Now that I have figured this out, my HS is virtually almost all gone, and the only time I get it is if I eat something with dairy in it (ex- mashed potatos have a bit of milk in it, etc.)... I recommend everyone with HS go to a NATUROPATH, and GET A FOOD ALLERGY TEST!!! A lot of people with HS have food sensitivities!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_66562 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss10 Mon, 07 Nov 11 09:07:50 -0600 Neecee from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "I am 41 years old and have used this website for well over a decade to research the nightmare known as hidradentitis supportiva. I have posted in the past. I have struggled with this condition since I was 8 years old. I have never stopped searching for a cure and experimenting with natural methods of healing. I was a raw foodist for a year and a fruitarian for 6 months. I was a strict vegan from 16 to 30, adding fish and dairy after that. I am writing to report that for the first time since I was 8, I have no active boils or cysts, absolutely NO new scarring, and other than the healed scars as evidence of the suffering of decades past, absolutely no sign of the H.S. Even the subcutaneous bumps and tracts are healed. The craziest thing of all is that it is an unimagined side-effect of ADHD medication. I was recently diagnosed as ADHD and have tried only two, very different medications. The first was Adderall which I used for about a month, and currently I am using Strattera. Both meds healed the H. S. site but I think the Straterra has had a longer continuous effect than the Adderall. Now I am experiencing relief from 2 lifelong and debilitating issues and I needed to share this with others who are struggling with this condition. This has only been evident for a few months, but I'm praying it's a long term solution. I don't know if the healing derives from the medicines themselves or from the relief from the undiagnosed disturbance. I will repost if there are any significant changes. I wish and pray for all of your healing. Peace and blessings. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=DLC_66363 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss11 Wed, 02 Nov 11 22:40:06 -0500 [YEA] Dave from Los Angeles, Us writes: "Hi, I thought I'd share my story in hopes that my experience will help others. I've been suffering from this horrible condition since I was 18 - I am 36. I went through the vicious cycle of antibiotics (many different kinds) and lancings with little success. My aliens were all in the groin area. At first, this process did help with flare ups. I would go for several months and somtimes over a year without serious flare-ups - the condition was manageable, minimal discomfort and pain that would heal quickly. it stopped being manageable about 8 years ago. During this period I was partying often (drinking, smoking, etc. ), not sleeping much, eating very poorly (I have never been overweight, a bit underweight... just eating a lot of fast and processed foods) and not exercising much if at all. Several years back it got really bad (constant pain and discomfort, it was painful getting out of bed). I had sores that constantly drained, never healing. I did some serious googling on remedies and ran into this site among other sites that provided information that I was looking for. I tried remedies looking for a quick fix still maintaining the lifestyle drinking, smoking, poor sleep, bad food, etc. without any improvement. Acv, turmeric, vitamins, tea tree oil, epsom salt baths, etc were all in the mix. I was pretty down as there was minimal improvement. I did this for a few months. I then read posts about detoxing with raw organic foods. So I gave it a try. I went 100% raw for about a week and continued at about 90% for a month - I also added probiotics to the regimen and ate some cooked foods, but removed processed foods almost completely. I was also continued the other remedies. I was still smoking but drinking much less with my sleep slightly improving. I don't exactly remember the progress or when everything clicked, but I remember waking up one morning and noticed the pain and the draining coming to a complete stop. Everything flattened out! I continued the strict diet for a few more months with zero flare-ups. I then began adding bad foods back into the diet and increasing the partying forgetting how horrible things were. The aliens did reappear but would go away quickly, nothing like it used to be. Zero medication during this period. Thinking I was in the clear, I discontinued the strict diet completely. I was eating poorly , but still taking the probitics and other remedies mentioned. At this point I quit smoking but continued to drink. I was good for about a year. flare-ups did occur but they healed quickly with minimal discomfort - more like zits instead of cysts. About 2 months ago an angry alien came to visit and has not left. It is in a new area and has been very painful. It grew and continued to drain. I've been back on the strict diet (95% raw, daily green juices, no processed foods, etc) for about a week now as I've been rudely reminded of this horrible condition I have and will likely always have. I've also quit smoking and have limited the drinking. I'm also trying to rest as much as possible. The alien has, today, stopped hurting and is flattening out with minimal drainage. From previous experience, I'm confident the sore will heal as long as I continue the lifestyle change. Your body does a good job of telling you when something is wrong and I believe, from experience, what we ingest plays the biggest role is HS. All the processed foods we ingest, I believe, act like poisons to our system. From my research, medical conditions have increased dramatically since processed foods were introduced. These foods do not have any nutrients and not having the balance by consuming nutrient rich, raw, living foods results in our bodies breaking down. if you really think about it, it makes sense and I suggest all of you to do your own research. A dramatic change in food required a huge lifestyle change for me and I think it will be for most of you, but it's so worth it. As I've found and as many of you already know, there isn't a cure or a simple fix for HS, but I believe there is a long term solution that will keep me symptom free. This is my experiece for those suffering. I tried most everything and I feel that I've found what works for me and I hope this helps with many of you suffering. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TURMERIC_65948 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss12 Wed, 26 Oct 11 16:18:00 -0500 Hania from Houston, Tx writes: "I wanted to thank the creators of this site and its contributors so much for all the helpful information I found on here. I've had HS for years and always felt as if I was the only person who had this. It was actually just last year when I found out this was HS and not some mystery disease. Unfortunately there is no cure. I've seen different doctors who just didn't know how to go about dealing with this disease. I didn't want to go in for another round of antibiotics, or expensive injections at an expensive dermatologist, so I decided to go the home/organic remedy route. I'm so thankful to have found this site. I had a really bad flare up last night, a very large and painful boil. It was very difficult for my to walk or sit, and I could only lay on one side of my body in bed, to keep pressure from building on the boil. I drank a mug full of hot water with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and crushed black pepper. When I woke up this morning the first thing I drank was half cup of hot water with black onion seeds. Then I drank the turmeric and black pepper in hot water again this morning at 6 and 11:30, and the swelling and pain have gone down considerably. It's nasty but it works! I will drink it again at 4 pm and 10 pm. My mother has been telling me about drinking milk or water with turneric for a long time now, I don't know why I never listened! Mother really does know best! I've noticed that sugar and coffee is the only main thing that causes these boils for me. I need to lose weight as well. It may not be everyone, but I've been doing my own research on this disease and have seen that a lot of people dealing with HS are overweight or obese. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=AST_65975 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss13 Thu, 27 Oct 11 01:27:21 -0500 [YEA] Shygirl from Halifax, Ns writes: "I would just like to thank all of you out there for your courage and helpful remedies. I am a 26 yo female and like most of you I have suffered with this condition for many years. I suffered with this on my buttocks and inner thigh areas and I had so many areas that would drain all the time I was so embarrassed about it, it took a while to see medical attention. I finally was reffered to a plastic surgeon who would open each area ( about 13) and try to get to the base of the problem then use two different antibiotics on packing gauze to fill the lesions. As you can imagine this was very painful and the gauze had to be changed daily with similar appts happening every 4-6 weeks, yikes! After reading alot of the posts I decided to try taking Turmeric capsules ( or curcumin capsules, as I learned curcumin is the medinicinal ingredient in Tumeric) and only using anti bacterial soaps. I started last week taking 3 capsules per day and washing the areas 1-2 times daily, if you can believe it I am down to one area that is not healed, there is only drainage from one area (limited). I am so pleased how fast this has worked, and I am sooooooooooooooooooooo Thankful to all of you for finally helping me overcome this!!!! XO " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_65891 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss14 Tue, 25 Oct 11 22:35:15 -0500 Ladyinpa from Pottsville, Pennsylvania writes: "I have HS ever since I was about 16-18 years old. I have it on my inner thigh, sort of a really bad spot .. Right where your underwear sits. I did have the surgery when I was about 20 yrs old. They cut an area of skin the size of your palm. And just sewed it back together. Yes it was a pretty nasty recovery. Had to be pretty picky about what I wore. But I never had anything grow back in "THAT" spot. Since then I have had them come and go around that area but nothing really bad like when I had to have the surgery. I was very grossed out by it. I noticed that I would get an outbreak 1 week before I would get my period. And then they would go away just as fast as they came out. I am now 35 and I only found out the name of this disorder a week or so by my GYN. I was embarassed by it and never brought it up. I am finding the writing interesting on this site. And will try some of the homeopathic remedies. But I do have a cream that the Dr. gave me... which does work too. Never really had them under my arm ... However... I have a sore spot there today for the first time. One other note... My GYN said that the Dermoathalogist that did my surgery did a good job. And that is the only way to get rid of the growths. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_65462 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss15 Wed, 19 Oct 11 01:49:50 -0500 Kb from Dallas, Tx writes: "I was diagnosed with HS in 2006 but had been misdiagnosed for 5 years before that. At this point it was so severe in my groin area that removal of the area was recommended by my physician. I only had it on the inside of both thighs near my vagina. It was painful and I used pantyliners as my armor against the constant weeping of the sores. I would stock up weekly on pantyliners and over the counter pain medicine. Trying to explain this condition to a possible male interest was not as hard as I thought but the fear when they saw it or felt it always made me want to crawl in a hole and die. I had a major surgery in 2007 and I was hospitalized for 8 days and off work for 2 months. HS went away for 3 years and now has returned to my armpits and I'm on accutane. Ive' been taking the drug for 3 weeks now and there is little change in my HS. I found this site and I just thought I would share because I was brought to tears reading the stories of people who were just like me and had went through some of the same plights. God Bless Us All!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_65141 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss16 Thu, 13 Oct 11 16:31:14 -0500 Brittany from Knoxville, Tennessee writes: "I see many people saying that turmeric helps with their chronic boils on this site. I wonder if these people have what I have, which is a skin condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa. I've found that applying turmeric topically helps the boils greatly. HS has no cure, and no medical treatments so it's great to find something natural that can be so helpful. I do worry however about the blood thinning properties of turmeric.... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_64632 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss17 Thu, 06 Oct 11 08:49:30 -0500 Gail from South Africa, Wellington writes: "I have browsed through all the feedback from HS sufferers, and I too have had the surgery done about 4 years back. Two weeks ago I had an outbreak in my Right armpit. I was distraught. I was basically HS free since after the surgery and it seems to be back. The doctors did tell me that the operation was not a guaranteed success and sure enough... I am from South Africa, and do not tknow the names of the treatments that are used. Can somebody please explain to me in south african terms?? I have had enough of this disease. It's making me sick. I have had it since I was about 23 years old. About 11 years. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_64381 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss18 Sat, 01 Oct 11 19:45:30 -0500 Saravol from Cotswolds, Uk writes: "Hi, I have only recently realised what it is I have been suffering from for the last ten years. What a relief! Just to let you know that I was on a low carb vlcd and lost 3 stone, added bonus was no hs for months. I truly believe giving ourselves proper nutrition and not junk is the answer. I sadly reverted to bad eating habits and regained the weight and have hs again. Still I know what I need to do, thanks to all of you for your posts and take care xx sara " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_64137 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss19 Tue, 27 Sep 11 16:10:46 -0500 Josine from Co, Colorado, Usa writes: "I'm so glad I found this website. My first HS outbreaks began at age 5, groin and butt only. At that age, they were few and far between. My mother had it too, during her teens, but said it cleared up as she approached her 20s. I was not so lucky. My HS went crazy during puberty and I was given everything under the sun, including Retin-A ointment, oral erythromycin, topical antibiotics, Accutane... Nothing made much difference. I was on Yaz for the last 7 years (I'm 25 now) which did nothing for facial acne, but did wonders for HS. I had a couple inactive blackheads, and exceptionally rare outbreaks. I was saving up for pricey cosmetic laser treatment for the scarring, since I hadn't had an active lesion or boil in ages. A couple months ago, I switched from oral contraceptives to an IUD. Suddenly, my HS is back with a vengeance. In the last couple weeks, I've gone from a couple blackheads to full-on, excruciatingly painful lesions all over my butt. Thankfully, I've only ever had them there and on my groin - nothing in the underarms or under my breasts - but it's embarassing as all getout. I'm rarely seen in a bathing suit and anyone I've dated will tell you, it's like running a gauntlet to get me completely naked. My body image issues had improved a lot when the lesions quieted down. Now that they're back, I feel the same old insecurities creeping up to ruin my self-image and my lovelife. Given that traditional dermatologic treatments failed me in the past, I don't see much point in pursuing that again. I plan to try topical tea tree oil, hibiclens washes, and the turmeric treatments people have mentioned here. I do have a question for the forum, though: is talcum powder a good or bad idea? I ask because I work an office job, where I usually wear skirts with hose or tight-fitting slacks... I know these aren't doing my poor skin any favors. I thought talc might be a good option for keeping that region a little drier, but I'm worried about it clogging my pores and making things worse. Any input? ~Thanks to all, in advance " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=HCP_62595 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss20 Sun, 04 Sep 11 10:29:58 -0500 [YEA] Mark from Dubai, Uae writes: "Hi Guys, I have had this disease from few years now & never bothered till the bumps & lumps got bigger & spreading with marks on my skin.... I got this disease all around my pubic hair.... I have found a remedy after trying nearly everything I read abt this diesease.... Try this and in a months time not only will you get rid of the marks & scars.... But it is the best remedy for this diesease.... No surgery needed..... All you need is honey & cinnamon powder.... Yes thats it.... One tablespoon of honey & one half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.... Mix them & make a paste...... Apply this all over your infected area & cover it with tissue.... Or any cloth leave it for three to four hours.... Do this preferably before you go to sleep..... The best bit is it smells good & is good for ur skin as well..... In one months time..... You are free from this chronic disease.... Good luck & be well... Mark " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=RN_61413 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss21 Tue, 16 Aug 11 23:49:25 -0500 Sagaret from Dayton, Oh writes: "Thank you thank you thank you. I am 37 year woman suffering with HS for 20 years now. My flare ups seem to have worsen year after year. My mother suffered with it, my sister has a severe case and I found out tonight my brother suffers from this horrible condition. I currently have a horribly painful (worst so far) cyst or whatever its called and need relief. I have tried so many things and its not working. I have been applying heat for days. It seems ready to burst at any minute I just cannot stand it. I have found hope with this website and I wanna thank you all. Anything work to get it to bust? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=TURMERIC_60973 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss22 Wed, 10 Aug 11 10:58:22 -0500 Melissa from Oxford, Nc writes: "Like most of you here, I have suffered with this for almost 15 yrs. Only recently got diagnosed after many many trips to the ER, surgerys to remove skin and infection. Been told that its hormones, use antibacterial soap, some people just get them. Ugh. Feeling like no one cared or wanted to help. Then finally someone puts a name to it, and I felt relieved that NOW they can "fix" it, only to find out that there is no fix, no cure, the surgery doesnt always work, it leaves even more scarring and I will continue to get them. I thought whats the point? Now months after the diagnosis the oozing painful sores in my armpit and groin have worn me down to the point where I said "to hell with it, lets do the surgery in hopes that maybe it will work for me, and if it doesnt, well I'm really no worse than when I started". THANK GOD my husband found this site just in time! Reading all of your posts I had tears streaming down my face. HOPE! Thats what you all have given me. I started the Tumeric last night and am praying I get the same results that many of you have had. If this works like you all say, I will scream it from the rooftops, tell everyone I meet and show my Dr's my longest "finger" ;} Thank you all so much, my heart and prayers go out to you for all you have been through. I hope to be able to post some "happy" here in the next few weeks. Mwah! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=LHR_60773 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss23 Sun, 07 Aug 11 10:31:33 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Ace from Vancouver, Bc writes: "Since HS seems to be tied to the hair follicles, I am undergoing laser hair removal procedures - have completed 6 treatments, and have noticed a significant decrease/reduction in HS activity after the 4th or 5th treatment... Not cured, but a lot better! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=GF_60734 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss24 Sat, 06 Aug 11 19:21:26 -0500 Janie from Bay City, Michigan, Usa writes: "I have had Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) for approximately 12 years. I never had HS until I went through a premature menopause at age 41. I also have psoriasis. I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. In my opinion, HS is a "triangle disease". HS has very obvious hormonal, endocrine and inflammatory components. I understand it completely in women. Look when women are first and/or worst affected: puberty, menstration, birth control methods, childbirth, perimenopause and finally (and more rarely) menopause. Men with HS often have very low testosterone levels. Why do some people see improvement when they lose weight or change their diet? Besides reduction of "skin-on-skin" contact and possible reduction of sweating, what could explain this phenomenon? If we look at the endocrine "leg" of the triangle, better blood sugar control could explain it. Adopting a diabetic diet with its low carbohydrate count CAN help you lose weight as it lowers your blood sugar. I like to call a good diet the "God Diet". If God created it in nature, it's on your diet. Notice how the "God Diet" is relatively low in carbohydrates, contains moderate protein and lots of vitamins and minerals? God did not make Twinkies; we did! Being overweight does not cause HS. It is far more complicated than that. Diabetes is strongly associated with other hormonal diseases. Women who are "hormonally challenged" like those with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are also prone to diabetes. Those women with PCOS who are having a hard time getting pregnant often can be helped with metformin, a drug used in the treatment of diabetes EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT DIABETIC. If you have a problem with yeast infections, think higher blood sugar levels. Men with low testosterone often have diabetes, too, or are at risk of developing it. I HIGHLY recommend all people who have been diagnosed with HS or think they may have HS, to visit an endrocrinologist and have the complete panel of blood tests done. You may be surprised what they show (like my premature ovarian failure or POF). I have virtually cured the HS lesions in my underarms. I say "virtually" because I have had one lesion in 10 years. I had laser underarm hair removal. The one lesion that I did get was immediately following shaving of some leftover "whispies" (You can barely even see them). HS is a "clogging disease". Removing the hair shaft from its follicle allows for more "wiggle room" for sweat to be released. A number of HS sufferers stop using anti-perspirant because of its clogging factor. Drinking plenty of water helps to dilute one's sweat. Showering after exercise does not allow sweat to stay on the skin. I am considering having Botox treatments on my inner thighs done. I want to reduce the sweat factor as much as I can. I do very well in the wintertime, but not so great in the summertime. I have kept my disease as bay using as many preventative tips that I can learn from other sufferers (like boy-leg panties and tea tree oil, to name a couple). I am interested in Tumeric. It makes sense. Long before antibiotics were discovered, people used other substances known for controlling infections. Tea tree oil is one. Honey is another. Wine was used as an antiseptic. Olive oil was used in biblical times for skin problems. When modern scientists examine these substances today, they can explain why they work. One topic that I want to bring up that is not popular to hear is smoking. I've read several studies that implicate smoking in the development of HS. Quitting smoking doesn't seem to affect HS much, but never starting to smoke in the first place is a huge factor. There are genetics behind HS sufferers who have other famly members afflicted by HS, but smoking may be the kick off behind those without the obvious genetic link. The link between smoking and HS was as high as 90% in those studies. I once went to an HS support group meeting. There was a group of approximately 15 of us who went out to dinner together. I asked around the table who were smokers or ex-smokers. Of the 15 people present, only one person was a non-smoker/never been a smoker! That particular woman never had HS until after she had a complete hysterectomy - a hormonal-challenged woman of normal weight. Why didn't our group reflect the percentage of smoking adults in the United States? Why did our group reflect a smoking rate of over 90%? I mentioned earlier that I have psoriasis. Did you know that psoriasis and smoking have a connection, too? I think HS can be conquered if we can attack it in its earliest stages. Most diseases are better managed before they really get bad. Early diagnosis is key. Please share with others what works for you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa.html&name=MR_60003 /CURES/hidradenitis_suppurativa14.rss25 Mon, 25 Jul 11 10:12:28 -0500 [YEA] Jobaby1 from Hayward, California, Usa writes: "Hello everyone I have personally dealt with Hidradenitis for over nine years. I have terrible scars under my right armpit as well as scars on my buttocks. The first boil I ever had was in high school and it was on my buttocks and it was huge and painful! Needless to say from that point on I have been plagued ever since. I would go to the hospital and get them lanced and they would just put me on antibiotics which would help but the relief was always short lived. I found out years later that I had this Disease and learned the official name for it. The doctor suggested the surgery option or the Accutane. Neither option was appealing so from that point on I researched and researched as much as I possibly could on remedies and treatments. I came across this website and read a lot of the posts and cried because I really could relate and I didn't feel alone. Once I browsed the site I was eager to try whatever I could to make this go away! I began using only Lever 2000 soap, cooking with Turmeric. I also used Tea tree oil topically, after all these steps I noticed an improvement but still kept having reoccurring boils that would never completely heal I'm talking about weeks and months. So with a little more web surfing, I decided to try Echinacea and I loved it! I noticed it brought boils to the surface immediately! I also changed my deodorant from secret to tom's and Jason's. Also being on a health kick I decided to do the master cleanse to see if that would help the situation, and it actually did. But this is when it got even better I researched an herb called Pau d' Arco and have been taking it in conjunction with the Echinacea and OMG I'm getting some seriously AMAZING results! First of all my bad acne on my back is clearing up and most importantly it's causing my boils to drain and the area surrounding the boils to clear up. I feel almost like a tingling sensation as if it's fighting the infection! I just wanted to share this I really hope it helps someone. "