Wellness

[vsm]

---

@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.

[vsm]

---

@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 ?

[Kachina624]

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

[Trinity11]

---

@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.

[colliemom4]

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.

[vsm]

@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.

[AngelPuppy1]

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! 

[Trinity11]

---

@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.

[Buffalogal47]

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!

[Fressa]

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.