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Haley Jason (Seattle, Wa) on 10/25/2017
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I am so incredibly grateful I found this site! Just last week I was told I had HS after developing my first boil in my underarm. It was the most painful thing I've ever experienced, I couldn't work out, put away dishes or even get dressed without wincing in pain at its worst. I was given a topical antibiotic and an oral antibiotic 6 days later with no improvement whatsoever. I was searching for anything that could provide some relief. I made a turmeric paste with honey and left it on overnight. Woke up the next morning to find it had formed a head and began draining on its own.The pain was gone almost instantaneously. 48 hours later and it looks like it is almost back to normal!! Incredible!

Does anyone have any tips for making sure that it does not come back?

Replied By Leilanie (Hi) on 10/26/2017

How about just taking a couple of turmeric capsules every day as a preventative?

Replied By Kavs (Ga) on 10/26/2017

I have suffered from HS for 9 yrs. Turmeric is definitely a life saver. I would suggest take homeopathic treatment. If you find any Homeopathic Dr in your area. No other treatment works.

Replied By Ian (ON) on 03/26/2022

Hi, I've recently started to scour the internet for lifestyle changes I could use to alleviate my flare ups. The turmeric paste is great and turmeric in general. I feel it has warded off the worst symptoms for me.

But I wanted to find causes rather than treatments. One cause that struck home with me was what I ate. It appears carbs, through bread, potatoes and some other vegetables can cause insulin spikes which tends to lead to insulin resistance. It's the resistance that causes inflammation in our body and has been linked to hs flareups. My plan is to quit unnecessary carbs, maybe all carbs temporarily, and lean toward a Mediterranean diet. These dietary changes are new to me and I hope they work for me. I love bread.

Replied By Mandy (Oshkosh, WI) on 02/06/2024

Make golden milk or golden tea & drink daily. I too, have struggled with HS in my armpit & groin area.

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