Hives can be hell!!

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hello- I am new to this site, and I have to say it's a big relief to know that I am not alone. I experienced 'giant' hives first when I was 14, and then again 18. They came back a few weeks ago (I am now 41). When I was younger I went through every test and medication possible. I also tried different diets, and saw every specialist in Boston. Always, it was... 'we don't know what's causing this'.

When I was 18 we discovered Prednisone is very helpful, but of course the doctor doesn't want me on it long-term due to side effects. Now, take Zyrtec twice a day. That helps some. If I don't taken anything i get giant hives all over my body, and my lips and tongue will swell at times. Occassionally my eyeliRAB will also swell, and the itching is terrible. No one has ever been able to identify a cause. Very frustrating.

I've experienced acid reflux along with this as well, and will also take Zycam, which is very helpful. If past history tells me anything, this will go on for me for about 6-8 months before it goes away.

So... what are people doing with similar symptoms that I am not? Anything? Your help is greatly appreciated-
 
Have you been through any tests lately? I'd had giant hives twice, both times around horses. I'm waiting for my RAST test now and hoping that'll tell me if it's some type of straw that's used for horses, or the horse, or both. I think it's horse dander, personally. I've had to go to the hospital twice when I got those giant hives, seriously I was scared and they were all over: scalp, feet, neck, eyeliRAB, my mouth. You should really take some of the newer tests and see if you can't find the source. For anyone who hasn't had them, it feels like you've been bitten by megalithic mosquistos all over your body, the welts are massive, some three inches around.
 
I've experienced acid reflux along with this as well, and will also take Zycam, which is very helpful. If past history tells me anything, this will go on for me for about 6-8 months before it goes away.

DID YOU KNOW:
Some studies have shown that infection with Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria commonly connected with stomach ulcers, is also associated with chronic hives.

I know it sounRAB odd but perhaps you should see the GI doc and ask if he can test for this.
 
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