I'm pretty sure i have HS (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)?

Until yesterday I had never heard of this. I asked how to get rid of the "boils" I have had for nearly 9 years. Someone told me about HS. After researching HS I strongly think I have this, too. My question is how do i know for sure? Is there a test? I am uninsured and really cant afford doctors so what do I do? Please help, I'm tired of being MISERABLE

First I am so sorry for your suffering! I have been suffering from this disease for 16 yrs now.
I've read that there is a simple way of determining whether you have a large pimple or a boil:"The best way to decide whether an impending blemish is a pimple or a boil is to hold a hydrogen peroxide soaked cotton ball to the blemish. If it is acne, it will turn white at the top and start to heal within about 15 minutes it it is a boil nothing will happen"
I have no clue if this really works! I have to stress the importance of going to see a doctor, HS has several stages and especially in stage 3 a dermatologist is no luxury! Call a local dermatologist and explain what is going on and that you are uninsured and ask him/her what to do!

Hope you feel better soon! Go on line and search for natural remedies for HS. If you are overweight loose weight and if you smoke Quit! These things won't cure HS but it will make it more bearable.

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any test. First you need to find a doctor that has heard of HS and treated a patient (s) with it. If you do receive a HS diagnosis, join a support group immediately. You will learn tips/learn of doctors, not feel so alone and have someone to talk to when you are feeling blah. Please go to the website below and good luck. If you need someone to talk to you can email me.

I have HS too...

I have HS too. It occurs as small to large boils in my pubic area. They are painful and embrassing. I don't mean to scare you, but please have it checked out because like they said it can get worse. I have been surfing this site for only 2 days and have seen more people with this condition than I ever thought. I belong to two on line HS groups. There are probably some of us up here. We are currently trying to gain awareness to the medical community. It helps if more people speak up and not be too embarrassed to seek help in this. We all know the mental and physical apse ct of this worrisome condition.
You are not alone. I have wondered what the hell for 6 yrs and just got diangnosed last year. I knew that it was not an STD due to testing, but it still drives me crazy as hell.