what is the treatment for chronic hives?
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I had this happen to me in summer.  I have had hives every day since June 1 2006.  check out this site it has helped me a LOT, the mailing list too. www.chronichives.com  I've tried every medication
244109
Try altering your diet to see what foods are triggering your allergies.  many doctors cannot tell you any more than yours already have.  Try beeswax therapy.
25860
Witch hazel and cortizone are the two most effective treatments. Surgery may sometimes be necessary in extreme cases. There is no CURE as they are just lesions which can be caused by many different things.
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This happened to me when I found out I was allergic to antibiotics. I didn't develop the allergy until I was a teenager. Because the medicine was in my bloodstream, I had to deal with the hives all over my entire body for a couple of days. Most painful, I must say.\n\nHopefully, you can take Benedryl and feel better shortly. If you have started a new medication recently, still take Benedryl and just try to deal with the pain. You should go to the emergency room or call 911 if you start to feel faint or dizzy (see anaphylaxis reaction on WebMD).\n\nIf you can't figure out what it is you're allergic to, you should see a doctor at some point soon that can do a "scratch test." Some allergies are very serious and can be fatal if overexposed (like peanuts, shellfish, bee-stings). Hang in there!
411854
Drink more water.  You're just getting over hot and dehydrated.\n\nAlso, scrub the existing bumps with a really abrasive washcloth.  You'll get better, and it's not hives.
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Severe congestion that has been on-going for 12 months is most likely to be from allergies.  There are quite a few agents: anti-histamines both drowsey and non-drowsey types, decongestants (pseudoephedrine, atrovent), mast cell stablizers, and steriod nasal sprays (there may be others I am not thinking of) can all be used and have varying sucess depending on the person.  Sometimes combinations of medications are used.  \n\nYou may also want to try to isolate what might be causing your allergies.  Pet dander, down comforter, food allergy or some other thing you have contact with every day may be worsening your symptoms.  Of course avoiding contact will help.  It doesn't matter if you didn't used to have an allergy to X, allergies can develop over time.     \n\nUsually this is a condition your primary care provider can address.  If doctors finds on physical exam that you have developed a nasal polyp (a growth on the muscous membrane inside your nose from allergies) then a referral to a specialist is warranted - otherwise this is routine business for any family doctor or midlevel provider.  \n\nI have seen water rinse devices for rinsing your nose/sinuses advertised, but I don't know of any patient who have severe symptoms who achieved relief with the device...save your money.
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i think you can take antihistamine to work against the hives.
1022897
Some allergy doctors do immunotherapy that slowly introduces the allergy to get your body used to it again. My doctor gave me a liquid I dropped under my tongue once a day. I hear it works on some people but my allergies were too extensive to fix. \n\nGood luck! I hope somebody has some luck with their food allergies!!!
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Go to herbalhealer.com they have homeopathic drops for specific allergies and regions of the country if your talking about hay fever etc.
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Someone who itches all over should seek medical care. Because itching can be caused by such a wide variety of triggers, a complete physical exam and medical history will help diagnose the underlying problem. A variety of blood and stool tests may help determine the underlying cause.\nAntihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives, but won’t affect itching from other causes. Most antihistamines also make people sleepy, which can help patients sleep who would otherwise be awake from the itch. Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching. To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or soothing lotion or cold compress when the urge to scratch occurs. Soaps are often irritating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.\nCreams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it. Probably the most common cause of itching is dry skin. There are a number of simple things a person can do to ease the annoying itch:\n• don’t wear tight clothes\n• avoid synthetic fabrics\n• don’t take long baths\n• wash the area in lukewarm water with a little baking soda\n• for generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower\n• try a lukewarm oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath for generalized itching\n• apply bath oil or lotion (without added colors or scents) right after bathing
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First, they are not welps but WELTS  - and the correct spelling of welps is "whelps" which means the young offspring of certain mammals such as dogs or wolves (sorry, but that is one of my biggest pet peeves). \n\nSounds like you are describing hives, and since they have been occurring for 6 weeks, they are now considered chronic.  Hives are usually extremely itchy, but they can also be painful. Chronic hives are seldom due to allergy, but rather are either idiopathic (no known cause) or are autoimmune. Regardless of the cause of hives (even allergy), the usual treatment is oral antihistamines and for severe cases oral steroids or steroid shots (eg Kenalog) may be given. If the hives are due to allergy, the cure is avoidance of the allergen. If the hives are chronic, there is no cure, they just have to run their course. In the case of autoimmune hives, some doctors are having great success in forcing remission using immunosuppression therapy with drugs such as Cyclosporine. \n\nAlso, be careful using the steroid cream, and use it very sparingly. It can cause thinning of the skin.
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I have had luck treating my IBS and a friend that has Chrons tried the same approach and has been feeling much better. Diagnosing auto immune disorders can be difficult.
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Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives, but won’t affect itching from other causes. Most antihistamines also make people sleepy, which can help patients sleep who would otherwise be awake from the itch. Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching. To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or soothing lotion or cold compress when the urge to scratch occurs. Soaps are often irritating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.\nCreams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it. Probably the most common cause of itching is dry skin. There are a number of simple things a person can do to ease the annoying itch:\n• don’t wear tight clothes\n• avoid synthetic fabrics\n• don’t take long baths\n• wash the area in lukewarm water with a little baking soda\n• for generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower\n• try a lukewarm oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath for generalized itching\n• apply bath oil or lotion (without added colors or scents) right after bathing \n\nSomeone who itches all over should seek medical care. Because itching can be caused by such a wide variety of triggers, a complete physical exam and medical history will help diagnose the underlying problem. A variety of blood and stool tests may help determine the underlying cause.\n\nSomeone who itches all over should seek medical care. Because itching can be caused by such a wide variety of triggers, a complete physical exam and medical history will help diagnose the underlying problem. A variety of blood and stool tests may help determine the underlying cause.
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What you might have is a skin condition called Hives.  To best treat it, focus on making yourself feel better because its caused by nerves.  Stop stressing about things you really can't change.  I have found chocolate to help.
1037463
Zyrtec will work. If it doesnt Allegra will. I had hives like that no apparent cause, nothing OTC worked. Benedryl didnt even touch it. I went to the doc he said that there isnt a gurantee that i will ever know what caused them. He put me on Zyrtec, and I havent had them since.
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you probably have "cold urticaria"...There is a drug out there to take and I will try to remember what it is...give me a second.  It is called cyproheptadine.  I used to have this also.  There are some types of winter hats (if your rash is on the side of your face) that can help called earflap hats.  If the rash is on the middle of your face you will have to just stay out of the cold.  The good news is that this may go away.  I had this for about 4 years and it went away slowly...I can now go out into the cold with no hive.  By the way, putting moisturizer on your face every day might not be good for it.  Ask your dermatologist for more detailed advice.
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Claritin or it's generic (loratadine) is available OTC and does not have a decongestant ingredient, which is probably the "stimulant" you are referring to that makes you jittery. It will stop the fluid production and help. Nasalcrom spray also helps and does not cause any side effects like nervousness.\nTaking a teaspoonful of local honey, produced locally so it has the same pollens you are reacting to might help.