My journey with HS started about 12 years ago after several misdiagnoses from several doctors. As I was determined to find answers, I became my own health advocate and ended up self-diagnosing, which was confirmed by a dermatologist shortly afterward. In our first meeting, that dermatologist told me that 95% of his HS patients self-diagnosed. Following that, I had several moves, and struggled to find knowledgeable doctors to help me manage this condition. Most of my visits involved me educating the doctor on the disease. I realized quickly that there was simply not enough awareness and without awareness, those of us who suffer would continue to do so. Organizations like Hope for HS are so vital in bringing awareness and furthering research for these disease. As a result of their efforts, more treatments are being offered and more "hope" is given to those of us that suffer with this horrific disease. For this reason, I'm asking for your support (if you are able) as I do this 5K for myself, the "hope" that a cure will be found, and to show HS that it will not beat me.
