@chronically__dani: 72 hours since my injection and as you can see the redness, inflammation, and swelling have gone down a lot. This is exactly why I choose this treatment when I can — it helps calm things down without putting my body through something more invasive. I saw a lot of comments on my last video asking why I don’t “just have surgery” to remove it, so here’s the long answer. I also live with Lyme disease, which negatively impacts my immune system. Because of that, my body doesn’t heal as quickly or as efficiently as I’d like it to. Surgery can be a great option for some people with HS, but it’s also invasive and healing can be complicated for someone whose immune system is already struggling. When I can, I choose treatment options that are less invasive and safer for my body. But I also want to say something else. When someone comes onto social media and shares a vulnerable moment from a doctor’s appointment — injections, pain, healing, all of it — that’s not really an invitation for strangers on the internet to tell them what they should or shouldn’t do with their body. I share this content to document my experience navigating chronic illness and HS. The reality of it. The painful parts. The healing parts. And hopefully to help other people who are dealing with the same thing feel a little less alone. I appreciate the engagement and the people who say these videos make them feel seen. That’s exactly why I keep sharing. But just a gentle reminder from the internet’s collective mom voice: if you don’t have anything nice to say… maybe keep scrolling. #DisabilityDialogue #HSwarrior #LymeDisease #Chronicillnesstok #Immunocompromised

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