I've had HS for 30+ years. In the past 28 months, I've had seven surgeries related to HS; two of those were for the Ileostomy that was necessary, since the HS had migrated so close to my anus. I've since had most of the tissue of my vulva removed. Many, many years of extremely painful, chronically oozing abcesses relieved by what I determined to be my only option, multiple surgeries. Both armpits, buttocks, groin and small one under a breast. Skin grafts. I'd like to share my HS experiences in any way that might assist HS sufferers. Chronic pain can be debilitating and very depressing. I'm working on recovery now - both physical, mental and emotional.MissCookie 05:24, 27 March 2007 (UTC)