what can one do you get rid of chronic hives ?...Antihistamines dont work...nothing works !?

Answer 1

Oh you poor thing. I suffered with the same thing for months after the birth of each of my children. My Naturopathic Physician said it was the anistetic that was causing the reaction in my case and nothing worked. Diet helped some (no acidic foods), I also drank lots of water and no alchohol (well, little and extra water on those days).

I had an MD say that he could get me on the list with the best dermatologist in town, but no body really knows exactly what causes hives and all the derm will do is allergy stress tests and tell you to alkalinize your diet (no meat, sugar, etc.) until the problem goes away. I told him that I had success sleeping through the night using Claritin, so he didn't prescribe me anything stronger (I was nursing anyway - I didn't want anything stronger really).

I think that the hive reaction was caused by stress - tremendous amounts of stress brought on by having a new baby, each time. I think the single best thing I did for myself was turn to Louise Hay to help have a positive and relaxed attitude about my situation and I think that more than anything helped. According to Louise Hay, hives are caused by small, hidden fears and making mountains out of mole hills. She says the cure is to remind yourself as often as you can "I bring peace to every corner of my life".

That's what I did. I tried to relax and bring my own peace to my own life and before long the hives were gone - I hardly noticed. Someone said "How are those hives?" one day and I said "wow, you know they haven't bothered me for a while". I had just stopped thinking of them.

In the mean time, cold water compresses can help and soaking in a warm epsom salt bath. There's also a great product called Coral Calcium, you can put that in the bath and in your drinking water to futher alkalinize your system - lots of veggies will too.

Take heart - it will end. Peace!

Answer 2

I have had hives for 5 weeks now, and the derm and Dr. have no idea what is going on. They are running blood tests, so far all info is coming back normal. I suspect that strawberries are one of the causes. Anyway, a friend told me about some natural remedies. Herbal Savvy Comfrey-Aloe Vera used topically takes the itch away instantly! Just put it on the hives that are itching. Also she suggested Wild Rose Nerve Formula, 2 drops 3x a day. I don't know how it will work, I have been only using it for a day. The derm put me on Doxepin for the itch. It is an anti-depressant, and a tranquilizer. So if you are not sleeping, check it out. I have slept good for a few nights since I have been on it.

Answer 3

i recently when to a general doctor about hives too. (its so freaky that you can find people here that are experiencing the exact same thing at the same time!!)

so he said it could either be due to stress. you should check into that. or it could be that your antihistamine isn't strong enough and you should avoid whatever is casuing you to break out. try and remember if you sat on a couch that your cat sat on and your allergic to cats. or something like that. and avoid the couch!!

the doctor prescribed me some cream and a better antihistamine, zyrtec which you need a prescribtion for. check those out with your family doctor first.

i was gonna get an allergy test FIRST...but there's no need to solve your own case. its cheaper and makes more sense to see the doctor not the allergist

Answer 4

I HAD HIVES TOO!
DEFINITELY go see an Allergist!
When I did, they told me EXACTLY what I was allergic to (and where the reaction was coming from). It happened to be dust mites, which meant that I could no longer sleep with so many stuffed animals (ha... ha... I'm serious). They carry dust mites, apparently. And I had to get a cover for my pillow to go under the pillow case. That was all pretty straightforward, and hopefully you'll see a good improvement once you take the Allergist's suggestions. After that, I also started taking this like Claritin 24 hour pill before I went to bed. That worked well too. And then just give it time.

Answer 5

First go to a certified allergy specialist.
Ask him to perform a RAST test to see to what allergen you are allergic to. Then ask him about the shots they inject to people who are very allergic and can't find relief in antihistamines. It's called inmunotherapy, and it worked wonders for my rinnitis.

Answer 6

Strawberry's give me hives. Also peanuts and shellfish. Think about what you ate just before you got the hives.

Answer 7

my Dad had hives like everyday
he was allergic to red koolaid
and shell fish
one day out fishing he got stung by a sail cat
and he swelled up like a strawberry.
after that he has never had hives again...weird
so for you?
maybe fate will bring you a sail cat

Answer 8

See a Dermatologist.

Answer 9

For me the WATER was the problem try using bottled water and get a clorine filter for your shower I had the prob for 5 YEARS

Answer 10

I second the oppinion of cheeky_chic