Urticaria is a common skin condition marked by red, itchy spots that often look like hives. Urticaria (or hives) can last anywhere from a few hours to weeks. While most cases of urticaria are mild and don’t cause any problems, they...
Hives started up last week when I was fighting a virus. Has anyone had issues postpartum? I went 3.5 years hive-free, had a baby 8 weeks ago and the hives started up last week when I was fighting a virus. The...
I’m a newbie but an oldbie. This affliction didn’t start until I was almost 69 years old. It all began in early August of 2017. I made a horrible mistake! I had a rash on my back for a few years...
I’m truly shocked at how diet can/is affecting my urticaria. I know mine is autoimmune (Hashimotos also) so didn’t think changing anything could help. However after 3 weeks following AIP (only about 95% compliant as my meds all contain lactose) I...
So I started Xolair in Sept and it took I think til the 3rd or 4th injection and my hives were gone for 2 months…I was then a week late getting my shot in December because I missed my appointment and...
My hives are beginning to get worse again. I’m starting more steroids. I can feel the swelling starting. I’m in pain, exhausted, my head hurts, my joints hurt, I’m just so deeply tired and worn out. I am completely bed ridden...
Feeling totally crushed at the moment. I’m currently on a reduced dosage of Xolair. I’ve had that horrible burning now for a few days, the scratching has begun and the hives are trying to break through. I realise the pics don’t...
I have been diagnosed with CIU for 4 years now. I took xolair for 2 years, and then decided to stop them after a scary mammogram. (Cancer is side effect of xolair)Has anyone had success post xolair treatment keeping the hives...
After weeks of hives becoming progressively worse following consumption of raw fish just after thanksgiving, my hives finally climaxed during a cold 2 weeks ago and started to decline again. I was completely hive free yesterday when I decided to have...
I got diagnosed with CIU last month and it seems like hives are only getting worse. Luckily the angio edema hasn’t happened since the pic on the left. My allergist suggested I take 4 zyrtec a day. I still have hives...