My Husband Gets Hives all the Time?

Question

He gets hives judt sitting at home watching T.V
he has gone to an alegerist but they didn't tell him anything he didn't already know.
Is it possible to for him to be allergic to his own sweat?

Answer 1

** Aquagenic urticaria -- hives that are triggered by contact with sweat or with water. In these people, exercise itself is not a trigger, and they can drink water without a problem. **
** This is from Dr. Greene's site...


Hives Caused by Ingestion or Inhalation

Approximately 70% of the time, what causes a case of hives cannot be determined. This list covers many of the common causes of hives, but is not exhaustive. These are things that you may want to consider cutting out if you have hives.

Ingestion or Inhalation
When the source of hives can be determined, most cases are caused by ingestion of a substance. Drugs can suddenly cause hives even if the person has been taking them for years. Many foods or food additives can also cause hives suddenly, even in small amounts. I am including inhaled allergens under ingestion because these are foreign substances that are taken into the body.

Drugs

* Penicillin
* Aspirin
* Sulfa antibiotics
* Morphine
* Codeine
* Polymyxin
* Dextran
* Curare
* Quinine
* Diuretics

Foods

* Fish
* Shellfish
* Nuts
* Eggs
* Chocolate
* Strawberries
* Tomatoes
* Pork
* Cow's milk
* Cheese
* Wheat
* Yeast
* Citrus fruits

Food Additives

* Salicylates
* Tartrazine (a dye)
* Benzoate
* Penicillin
* Sulfites

Inhaled Allergens

* Pollen
* Mold Spores
* Animal dander
* House dust

Good Luck, Hives are a hassle, they few times I had them I took a bath with the Oatmeal Aveeno Bath.

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How to Treat Hives Naturally



Hives are red blotchy swellings on the skin, which are usually the result of an allergic reaction. They are often very itchy and can be painful or cause a burning sensation.

Steps:
1. Put cool, wet compresses on red areas to soothe itching.

2. Take a bath in oatmeal if hives cover a large area.

3. Add cornstarch to your regular bath.

4. Apply aloe vera gel to soothe skin and reduce discomfort.

5. Take acidophilus to help reduce an allergic reaction.

6. Take quercetin to help relieve inflammation and allergic reactions.

7. Supplement with 1,000mg vitamin C a day to help your immune system respond to allergens.

8. Use the herbs alfalfa, yellow dock, echinacea, ginseng, licorice and nettles.

9. Investigate the cause of the hives. Medications, insect bites or stings, certain foods and food additives, and certain plants are common culprits.

10. Avoid the substance that caused your hives.

11. Use an antihistamine for temporary relief of symptoms, particularly if hives are very severe or if overall allergic reaction is severe.


Warnings:
Hives can be part of a very serious, even life threatening, allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. If you have an outbreak of hives accompanied by difficulty breathing, nausea or vomiting, chest pain, coughing or swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, seek immediate emergency assistance.

If symptoms persist or if you have specific medical conditions or concerns, we recommend you contact a physician. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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Instead of bathing in it, I mix it with a cup of water until it is a gooey, thick substance and put it on my hives. I find that this works much better than diluting it and bathing in it.


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Answer 4

Hives can depend a lot on the location on his body. I used to get hives along my spine, especially in my lower back. I had some huge, puffy welts on my back that itched. He is probably not allergic to his own sweat, so you don't have to worry about that.

A few suggestions that I have that helped mine...take Benadryl and see if that helps, and try to identify allergy triggers. Have you changed detergent in the wash, or has he gotten new soap or anything like that?

We found out eventually (after a lot of time!) that mine were actually the result of a virus. My body was essentially "allergic" to the virus, and it showed by producing hives. I took Zyrtec for a bit and it was able to clear it up. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

People have allergies to a some very strange things. My son is allergic to histimine which is produced by your body and is also allergic to allergy medications.

Some causes of hives from the website http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hives/underly.htm

Allergies
Allergic reaction (type of Adverse reaction)
Drug allergy
Food allergy
Food preservative allergy
Food coloring allergy
Shellfish allergy (type of Food allergies)
Nut allergy
Peanut allergy
Egg allergy (type of Food allergies)
Insect allergy
Insect bite allergy
Insect sting allergy
Bee sting allergy
Pet allergy
See also types of allergies
Stress
Certain diseases
Viruses
Lupus
Sunlight
Heat exposure
Cold exposure
Pressure on the skin
Exercise
Sweating
Certain medications
Vesiculo-bullous rash
Pruritus
Drug Allergies
Food allergies
Schistosomiasis
Serum sickness
Trichinosis

Note: Sweat is listed as a cause.

Answer 6

He could be allergic to the fabric that he wears or lotions that he uses. For example, my cousin is allergic to wool and would get hives on contact. Also, it may be a food allergy, something that he eats everyday.

Answer 7

No. You can not have allergies to your own sweat, as it does not have a protein base to which one can have an allergy.

You can have sensitive skin, which when hot and moist, irritates easily, but I would suspect something more along the lines of an animal in the house, mites, housedust, or even a food allergy.

Take my advice- Go to another allergist. It definitely sounds like allergies to me.

Answer 8

most likely not, but maybe he is allergic to dust and allergens found in the home?

oh, and if you bath in colidial oatmeal it can help sooth. i used to get hives everywhere and had to soak in a bath of outmeal wash and cool water...

Answer 9

is it possible he has cellulituous. a slight swelling of the body usually of the lower extremities. you may not even know of the body swelling especially if he is plump! is he a diabetic or is he prone to infections. I would see about being treated for cellulitous.