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rosie94
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I've had allergies for as long as I can remeraber (a very long list which only includes environmental allergies - never reacted adversely to medications or fooRAB). My symptoms have always consisted of sinus problems, itchy and watery eyes, and occasionally when they were really bad, coughing and itchy throat).
Typically I only get hives if I come in contact with dog or cat saliva and only at the point of contact of said saliva. However, recently I've been getting single-bump hives randomly. For example, I was at work the other day and got one on my leg which itched like crazy. Another time I got one on my cheek which was red but I didn't even feel or notice it until I looked in a mirror. They usually go away within an hour. I find this strange because I've never gotten hives from anything but animal saliva before and I was never around animals when I get these single-bump hives. Also, since I'm only allergic to environmental allergies, I don't think it's any lotions or anything doing this. (Also I have used the same lotions, soaps, etc. for awhile now)
Today, my allergies are awful. I've noticed that the edge of my top lip is redder than normal and hot. Feels like how the non-itchy hives I've been getting feel but there are no bumps. It's not enough for others to notice, I don't think, but it's my lip so it's something I noticed.
I guess my question is two fold. Is today's lip symptom something others have experienced as a result of non-food related allergies? And has anyone else experienced new presentations of allergies after having the same symptoms for years?
Some info that may be important: I've lived in the same city now for about 2 years. I've had the same job for 2 years and have lived in my current apartment for about 9 months. I'm planning on making an appointment with my allergist tomorrow but there is usually a long wait so I figured I'd ask here first to ease my mind.
Thanks for any help, suggestions, or similar stories to ease my mind!!
Typically I only get hives if I come in contact with dog or cat saliva and only at the point of contact of said saliva. However, recently I've been getting single-bump hives randomly. For example, I was at work the other day and got one on my leg which itched like crazy. Another time I got one on my cheek which was red but I didn't even feel or notice it until I looked in a mirror. They usually go away within an hour. I find this strange because I've never gotten hives from anything but animal saliva before and I was never around animals when I get these single-bump hives. Also, since I'm only allergic to environmental allergies, I don't think it's any lotions or anything doing this. (Also I have used the same lotions, soaps, etc. for awhile now)
Today, my allergies are awful. I've noticed that the edge of my top lip is redder than normal and hot. Feels like how the non-itchy hives I've been getting feel but there are no bumps. It's not enough for others to notice, I don't think, but it's my lip so it's something I noticed.
I guess my question is two fold. Is today's lip symptom something others have experienced as a result of non-food related allergies? And has anyone else experienced new presentations of allergies after having the same symptoms for years?
Some info that may be important: I've lived in the same city now for about 2 years. I've had the same job for 2 years and have lived in my current apartment for about 9 months. I'm planning on making an appointment with my allergist tomorrow but there is usually a long wait so I figured I'd ask here first to ease my mind.
Thanks for any help, suggestions, or similar stories to ease my mind!!