Yes, people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) experience various types of pain, which can be difficult to describe. Here are some common descriptions of HS pain:

- Acute Pain: Severe, sharp pain from inflamed cysts, nodules, and abscesses. Often described as burning, stinging, shooting, and stabbing
- Chronic Pain: Show Full Answer

Yes, people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) experience various types of pain, which can be difficult to describe. Here are some common descriptions of HS pain:

- Acute Pain: Severe, sharp pain from inflamed cysts, nodules, and abscesses. Often described as burning, stinging, shooting, and stabbing.
- Chronic Pain: Recurring pain associated with advanced HS, characterized by gnawing, aching, tender, and throbbing sensations.

Members of myHSteam have described their pain as:
- "Constant stinging, feels like needles poking me all over down there."
- "Hot, burning, pressure, stretching, cutting, sharp, taut, splitting, gnawing, pressing, sore, throbbing, and aching."

These descriptions highlight the diverse and often intense nature of HS pain.

 This AI-generated response comes from myHSteam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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