so i randomly get hives all over my arms. i'l just be sitting there, and i'll get hives. i really dont understand?
i get them everyday, and i dont get them after i eat so i don't think its food alergies. Stress can also give you hives. I've had hives before.
My doctor told me that sometimes the hives are caused my heat or stress.
Sorry I can't be of more help to you, but that's really all I know about hives. I had the hives for 3 yrs every day and mine were from anything cold and from some foods... After seein Doc after Doc I seen this one wow she was great she told me to take a
Antihistamine and prilosic everyday within 1 mo they were gone... I still get them from time to time, but I know just what to take to get them to go away YES!!! Good luck hope that helps ya out :O) Soap, perfume, deodorant, skin creme? Hi Terry
Here are some remedies and answers on hives.
Cause
The most common cause of hives is a histamine reaction that is triggered by allergies, especially to certain foods, such as strawberries, fish, shellfish, peanuts, soy, beef, citrus fruits, milk, and eggs. Drugs such as penicillin and exposure to chemicals, including those in common household products such as laundry soap, can also cause hives. To ensure long-term relief from hives, such factors must be screened for and addressed.
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Natural Cures
Aromatherapy: Chamomile essential oil applied topically can help relieve symptoms.
Diet: Identify and avoid all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. To minimize the occurrence of hives, eat a varied diet and avoid eating the same foods more than more than once or twice each week.
Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream庐 applied topically can also help.
Herbs: Drink parsley or peppermint teas. Peppermint oil taken orally can also help.
Homeopathy: The homeopathic remedies Apis mel., Nat mur., and Urtica Urens. are all useful for treating and preventing hives.
Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.
Nutritional Supplementation: Hydrochloric acid secretions in the stomach are usually low in people with hives. Vitamin B complex deficiency is also common among hives patients. Therefore, supplementing with betaine hydrochloric acid (HCL) and vitamin B complex is highly recommended. Pancreatic enzymes taken three to four times daily on empty stomach, especially during the initial attack of hives, is also helpful, as are bromelain and vitamin C (also taken away from meals).
During a hives outbreak, take two tablets of bicarbonate soda in water, and sip every 15 minutes until symptoms ease.
To prevent a recurrence of hives, supplement with bioflavonoids and pantothenic acid, vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, and essential fatty acids.
Topical Treatment: To the affected area, apply a mix of calamine lotion with beta carotene liquid, or a vitamin A capsule squeezed together with zinc oxide. If neither of these remedies is available, applying plain unflavored yogurt to the affected area might also help ease symptoms.
Fresh coriander juice applied topically can also help relieve itchiness and inflammation.
Best of health to you Hi Terry,
Honestly, doctors are not sure of what causes cronic hives. I have had hives everyday for 7 1/2 years. Through trials I have found that either Clariton or any Loratadine (antihistamine) works the best and does not make you drowsy like zyrtec. They say hives could go away any time or last any period of time. I have removed carpet, changes detergents, you name it. I do wish you the best of luck in finding what is causing this for you. Trust me, I know, it is not pleasant. Meanwhile, try the above antihistimines for complete suppresion of the hives. Suggest FOOD Allergy Testing:
FOOD Allerergy has TWO Types
#1) Immediate i.e. eat a peanut = trouble
#2) Delayed ...
where the Allergic Reaction is a funtion of disgestive Process.
allergic Reaction can take one of many different states i.e. Hives. as listed above, there are tons of causes for hives, including heat, cold, sun exposure, allergies, etc...
i have chronic hives too, and have had them every day for about 6 months now. in the past, most cases of chronic hives were idiopathic (meaning nobody knew what caused it). in 2005 a new test was approved to determine if you have a GENETIC autoimmune condition... that's what i have.
there is a lot of great info here:
http://www.urticaria.thunderworksinc.com...
go see your doctor for some good antihistamines, and don't stop until you get relief. they'll start you on lightweight meds, and if that doesn't help, they can keep changing (or adding to) your meds until you get relief. zantac 300mg (yes, the antacid) is wonderful!
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