I started having hives 2 years ago. At first they thought I was allergic to gluten. Tested me and I was not. Then last winter I got the hives after our first below zero day. Which that was in November. My...
Hey guys, for all of you who get pressure urticaria, what do you do for socks? I get it around my ankles the worst, and I work in a restaurant, so I kinda can’t not wear ’em 😒Also, has anyone had...
I’ve been suffering with what my gp thought was anaphylactic shocks from allergies. Finally saw a specialist last week, who knew straight away that it was Chronic urticaria and angiedema with severe anaphylaxis. Lots of ambulance rides over the years.My questions...
My hives are almost certainly tied to my TSH levels (as has been observed over ~60 blood tests) but of course that knowledge won’t keep my thyroid from fluctuating wildly as it tries to kill itself (Hashimoto’s). So this New Year’s...
I need some advice. I’ve just recently been approved for the Xolair injections, but I am unsure whether to start or not. My urticaria was really bad and landed me in the emergency room twice this Christmas, but since I’ve seen...
Well this is a first!! Tonight I had a takeaway curry (not the first time and also have had one before from this particular curry house) Within 15 minutes I had new hives back on my arms, an hour or so...
I finally found a dr that specializes in Urticaria!! Going to see him Tuesday! I was told not to take any antihistamines Saturday thru Tuesday because he will be doing a skin test. I’m s little nervous about not taking my...
Has anyone had TRUE CURE of hives with xolair?Meaning -they do not come back at all. And you wean off xolair eventually?On steroids I am hive free. Just thinking as I still wait for my insurance company to approve xolair. I...
I have had hives on and off for as long as I can remember. Usually they go away quickly and I can tie back to some product. In November I started getting hives on and off and it has continue to...
Well my immunologist put me on leave for 3 weeks in hopes that rest and all these steroids will help calm the hives and swelling. At this point I’m thankful for a flexible job, sick leave accumulated and insurance. I’ve lost...
