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How Can I Lose Weight When I Have HS?

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Jacksonville, FL

How should I go about losing weight when exercising might cause flare ups ? I definitely should eat better but what if I want to be active ? Any recommendations ? Thank you

February 2, 2021
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My doctors put me on Phentermine...the first week I lost 5lbs. No exercise required. You can’t take it long term but it will get weight off fast and shrink your stomach. I changed up my eating habits, and drank ALOT of water. It’s an appetite suppressant, so it knocked out my cravings. Just ask your doctor and see what they say. When you finish taking it your stomach will be smaller and you will get full faster...and then you won’t need to take it anymore.

July 14, 2021
A myHSteam Member

I'm doing the Mediterranean diet I have lost 35lb try it very filling and good

May 9
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Hope these tips help https://hidrawear.com/hidradenitis-suppurativa-...

February 3, 2021
A myHSteam Member

try yoga, thats what i do, there is much less friction involved. Make sure you have the ultimate innovative clothing for prevention of friction from skin to skin contact. and then set your difficulty to wherever you are at. Can always slow it down, cant always run home if it starts to hurt during a jog.

February 3, 2021
A myHSteam Member

A lot of people don't know about the benefits of Manuka honey especially for HS.....I use the honey in my tea and it really helps the body and the Manuka apli works on HS and excellent for wound care such as surgical wounds....hopefully people start catching on ...the Manuka apli is not expensive but the edible honey can be pricey but can get for less on Amazon or Kroger supermarket also at Walmart

February 3, 2021

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