It impacts my life daily and can cause painful, swollen nodules on my skin.
I started presenting symptoms of HS when I was 18 years old.
At the time, I was single.
Two years later, however, at 20, I started dating the man who would become my husband.
I decided early on to be honest about my health with him.
About one month into our relationship, I decided to break the news.
Since so many people are worried about that factor, its worth dispelling that fear as soon as possible.
I handed him the research Id printed out and encouraged him to research HS on his own, too.
He wanted to know if he could accompany me to my next doctors appointment.
Thats when I knew I had made the right decision.
You also owe it to yourself to be honest and to tell your partner exactly what youre going through.
Yes, HS is a lot to digest.
Yes, HS will inevitably impact your relationship.
