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fortune — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:10:43 GMT

What causes them and what helps? I've had them for 4 days! They're worse at night. Thank you for suggestions!!!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:19:52 GMT

@fortune My sympathy as I've had two outbreaks in my lifetime. I had no clue what caused either, although it was undoubtedly a reaction to something. Google it for details. I took Benedryl and got better very fast. I suggest you go find some right now.

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IamMrsG — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:25:13 GMT

It's a temporary relief, but try soaking in a colloidal oatmeal bath. Aveeno makes a good one.

Do you by chance live in an area that's having a high pollen count, i.e., tree and grass, right now? The worse Summer of hives I ever had was during such a time. That's when I learned to eat honey only produced from local bees. The idea is to acclimate your body with local environmental conditions.

I hope you get relief soon, @fortune . I know too well the misery you're feeling.

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rms1954 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 04:35:42 GMT

No one can say what causes them. It's your body's reaction to something. Oatmeal baths or Calamine lotion is a relief. My daughter suffered from them for years. She has many allergies. Had her to several doctors. They had no answers.

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Desertdi — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:52:37 GMT

@Kachina624 Are you ready for your laugh of the day? I got an awful case of hives the day after I had the oral surgery for dental implants. It was all over my body.....fire red rash, and the burning was like I had been in the AZ sun for a whole day.

I thought I had RADIATION POISONING from all the X-rays. Paged the doctor in the middle of the night, and he told me to take Benedryl, too (which I always have for hay fever). Turned out to be an allergy to the antibiotic he prescribed. di

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Mimi 1883 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:56:27 GMT

Hives can be brought on by stress or an allergic reaction. Years ago, when we purchased our very first house, I got hives. I remember using Calamine lotion, as was suggested by a work colleague, and they eventually went away.

If you started a new/different medication, read the 'side effects' as it could be the culprit. Also, a lot of information if you Google it. If it persists, or worsens, of course, see your doctor.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:07:04 GMT

I feel for you. I've had hives and it's not fun. If they aren't getting better, call your dr.

My hives are allergic reactions. I break out in hives from certain weeds and flowers, a specific scent in soaps, body washes, detergents, dishsoap, and if I take a specific medication.

Go back to before the hives showed up and think about everything you touched and ate. It is very likely one of those things.

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FastDogWalker2 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:17:40 GMT

I know I get hives from amoxiccilan but in early March I broke out in raised, itchy, red and white hives all over my legs from my ankles to my hips and from my shoulders to my wrists. I had not idea what caused them. I finally went to the dr and was prescribed a dose of oral steroids. I had been taking Benedryl with no relief. Eventually, the steroids helped but it was really unpleasant. Good luck to you.

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kelsey17 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:39:52 GMT

I have had them 3X in my life.... 2 times it was allergic reaction to medicine......the 3 time it was nerves/stress

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Trinity11 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:44:15 GMT

@fortune wrote:
What causes them and what helps? I've had them for 4 days! They're worse at night. Thank you for suggestions!!!

@fortune...welcome to my world! My allergist told me that even pollen can make a person who is sensitive break out in hives.

Even if you do not have a sensitivity to a certain food in the past, you can develop an allergy to it later in life. Try an elimination diet, also check your detergents and see if they added any new preservatives. There are a few that are highly sensitizing.

Good luck and feel better!

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vsm — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:21:30 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@fortune My sympathy as I've had two outbreaks in my lifetime. I had no clue what caused either, although it was undoubtedly a reaction to something. Google it for details. I took Benedryl and got better very fast. I suggest you go find some right now.

@fortune I agree with @Kachina624 -- Benadryl worked quickly for me when I had hives. But please call in to your doctor first to make sure what you have is hives -- it could well be something else.

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vsm — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:25:20 GMT

@Trinity11 wrote:
@fortune wrote:
What causes them and what helps? I've had them for 4 days! They're worse at night. Thank you for suggestions!!!
@fortune...welcome to my world! My allergist told me that even pollen can make a person who is sensitive break out in hives.

Even if you do not have a sensitivity to a certain food in the past, you can develop an allergy to it later in life. Try an elimination diet, also check your detergents and see if they added any new preservatives. There are a few that are highly sensitizing.

Good luck and feel better!

Not trying to hijack the hives thread, but how are your shingles, @Trinity11 ?

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Kachina624 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:10:15 GMT

@fortune Please report back and let us know how you're doing.

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Trinity11 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:27:35 GMT

@vsm wrote:
@Trinity11 wrote:
@fortune wrote:
What causes them and what helps? I've had them for 4 days! They're worse at night. Thank you for suggestions!!!
@fortune...welcome to my world! My allergist told me that even pollen can make a person who is sensitive break out in hives.

Even if you do not have a sensitivity to a certain food in the past, you can develop an allergy to it later in life. Try an elimination diet, also check your detergents and see if they added any new preservatives. There are a few that are highly sensitizing.

Good luck and feel better!
Not trying to hijack the hives thread, but how are your shingles, @Trinity11 ?

Terrible @vsm . I wish I had better news but my immune system is probably damaged from previous cancer and Type 1 diabetes.

The pain is relentless and it spread to my cornea. No painkillers were ever offered to me, though. It is over 3 weeks now and I am concerned it won't be resolving anytime soon.

Thank you for your concern. I truly appreciate it.

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colliemom4 — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:00:51 GMT

I've had them from certain perfumes. It's been so long ago that I don't remember what I used or did but they went away in a few days or so.

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vsm — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:54:38 GMT

@Trinity11I'm so sorry that you're having to endure this. Are your primary doctor and opthalmologist coordinating your care? It's got to be awfully hard, when you're in the thick of such a bad case, to hold on to the fact that this ordeal will end. I'm pulling for you.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:39:57 GMT

Wish I knew what to tell you! I am a long-time sufferer of these things and nobody has been able to tell me why I get them periodically. I have been to so many doctors and get no answers. I have tried benadryl, calamine lotion, cortisone cream, etc. Nothing really helps except for it to just run its course. I try to stay cool and out of the heat when this happens. I hope you find an answer and if you do, please post. Hope you feel better soon!

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Trinity11 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:09:20 GMT

@vsm wrote:
@Trinity11I'm so sorry that you're having to endure this. Are your primary doctor and opthalmologist coordinating your care? It's got to be awfully hard, when you're in the thick of such a bad case, to hold on to the fact that this ordeal will end. I'm pulling for you.

@vsm , I was in the ER last night for severe pain. I am on

a steroid, drops for my eyes to help heal the lesions and tegretol. This afternoon I have a visit with a cornea specialist. This was a nightmare as I was diagnosed with post herpetic trigeminal neuralgia. The pain is my biggest fear and I need to see a neurologist.

Sorry for taking this thread off topic...Thanks for the good wishes.

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Buffalogal47 — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:16:19 GMT

Hives are usually caused by allergies or stress. Benadry works wonders and Caladryl or Benadryl ointment or gel works wonders topically. Don't ask me how I know this!

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Fressa — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:21:34 GMT

I've had them most of my life. Here's my list of what works for me:

Benedryl---topical cream (will help with the itch feeling)

Benedryl tablets to help with the reaction to whatever you are allergic

(note: there are very good generics to this medication so compare the ingrediants and percentages on the labels)

Natural methods that help (along with medication) : Take a hot shower applied to the areas that have the rash. Let the hot (not scalding--just as hot as you can stand) spray on the rash areas. This will trigger your systems response and you should have relief from the itch (not the visible rash) for hours. Each person is different but relief is relief.

Ask your pharmacist for recommendations---there are quite a few generics both in tablet and topicals that can help.

Hope you find relief soon.