Our stories show that it’s never just hives
See the real-life stories of people like you living with chronic hives.
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Explore real stories like yours
Hearing from others who live with chronic hives can help you feel less alone with your symptoms. Spontaneous Connections follows Emmeka and Lisa as they share their journeys with chronic hives with no known external trigger, celebrate self-love, and practice self-advocacy. Moderator Shan Boodram and medical expert Dr Payel Gupta join them to explore their shared connections.
All individuals appearing in these videos have received compensation from Novartis.
Chapter 01: Communication
Emmeka shares her experience navigating chronic hives and what she’s learned about the importance of communication and self-expression.
Chapter 02: Self-Love
Finding herself in a place of acceptance and strength, Lisa shares her journey with chronic hives and how she’s learned to make space for self-care and self-love along the way.
Chapter 03: Growing Together
Emmeka and Lisa come together to reflect on their experiences with chronic hives, discuss the importance of building a community through open communication, and set their goals for the future.