Please help, i get hives alot and i dont know what to do anymore!?

Question

I GET HIVES ALL OVER MY FACE AND HEAD AND SOME ON MY HANDS, I GO TO THE ER ALOT BECAUSE THEY GET REALLY SWOLEN AND THEY HURT. I TAKE BENEDRYL BUT IT DOESNT ALWAYS HELP, I HAVE THEM RIGHT NOW BUT I DONT HAVE THEM AS BAD BUT I DO FEEL MY THROAT KINDA WEIRD, LIKE I CANT BREATH OR SOMETHING AND THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Answer 1

Go to the ER immediately if you feel like you can't breathe. Go now and go see an allergist when things calm down you're obviously allergic to something.

Answer 2

"...HAVE THEM RIGHT NOW BUT I DONT HAVE THEM AS BAD BUT I DO FEEL MY THROAT KINDA WEIRD, LIKE I CANT BREATH OR SOMETHING AND THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED. WHAT SHOULD I DO..."

*************CALL 911****************

What you are describing is something called anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock. When your throat feels weird, you can't breath, and the hives...along with your history are screaming "Anaphylaxis".

***Hopefully you made it to the ER after you posted this message***

Something is causing you to have an allergic reaction. Your body's immune system is going haywire which is leading to anaphylaxis.

Anaphylactic shock, left untreated, is usually FATAL!!! Do NOT mess around with this one!!!

You need to find out what is causing your allergic reaction!!! If it is severe enough-it wouldn't be far fetched for the attending DR to keep you in the hospital until he/she figures out what exactly is causing your body to react this way.

If that is not done you MUST go to an allergist to get tested for the offending allergen. Allergists have a very sophisticated "testing system". They take very, very tiny needles with different allergens and barely touch your skin with them. (It does not hurt at all.) Then they measure the reaction in your skin to the allergens. It's pretty easy and painless-my five year old child can handle it with no problem.

Until you are able to go to the Allergist I would give an
"elimination diet" a try. Basically what an "elimination diet" is a "diet" that is made up of the least allergenic foods. What you would normally do is stay on the diet for a little while and then slowly introduce allergenic foods. You keep a diary of symptoms and then try to correlate the bad symptoms with the offending food.

But since it seems you are having a heck of time with allergies-I would definitely stick with the least allergenic foods until you are able to see the allergist.

By the way, allergens that usually cause anaphylactic shock-are food allergies, venom sting allergies, and medication allergies.

It would also be wise to say that sometimes viruses can elicit these symptoms. But these viruses and/or symptoms are self limited and usually last no longer than ten days. It sounds like this problem has been going on for a while.

Answer 3

You are seriously allergic to something. I'd see a doctor right away. Also if breathing is EVER any issue go to the hospital. I know exactly what you mean ...you throat closes and suddenly you feel like their is a two hundred pound persson sitting on top of you. It's very scary..thinng about what you atte when thhis happened. as for the hives it could be the soap or laundry detergant you are using.

Answer 4

Go to your nearest ER ASAP!Tell them to give you a referral to an allergist.I can't believe that you've been to the ER before and they haven't referred you to an allergist for a follow-up.Stay there until they do this time.You need to be seen immediately,sounds like you're having an anaphylactic reaction.TAKE CARE.

Answer 5

I think you are allergic to something that you have taken. Check out with the doctor. If your throat is sore try out some home remedies. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. You can find some good home remedies at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html

Answer 6

Hi RO0002

Here are some answers for your issue.

Cause
The most common cause of hives is a histamine reaction that is triggered by allergies, especially to certain foods, such as strawberries, fish, shellfish, peanuts, soy, beef, citrus fruits, milk, and eggs. Drugs such as penicillin and exposure to chemicals, including those in common household products such as laundry soap, can also cause hives. To ensure long-term relief from hives, such factors must be screened for and addressed.


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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Chamomile essential oil applied topically can help relieve symptoms.

Diet: Identify and avoid all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. To minimize the occurrence of hives, eat a varied diet and avoid eating the same foods more than more than once or twice each week.

Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream® applied topically can also help.

Herbs: Drink parsley or peppermint teas. Peppermint oil taken orally can also help.

Homeopathy: The homeopathic remedies Apis mel., Nat mur., and Urtica Urens. are all useful for treating and preventing hives.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Nutritional Supplementation: Hydrochloric acid secretions in the stomach are usually low in people with hives. Vitamin B complex deficiency is also common among hives patients. Therefore, supplementing with betaine hydrochloric acid (HCL) and vitamin B complex is highly recommended. Pancreatic enzymes taken three to four times daily on empty stomach, especially during the initial attack of hives, is also helpful, as are bromelain and vitamin C (also taken away from meals).

During a hives outbreak, take two tablets of bicarbonate soda in water, and sip every 15 minutes until symptoms ease.

To prevent a recurrence of hives, supplement with bioflavonoids and pantothenic acid, vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, and essential fatty acids.

Topical Treatment: To the affected area, apply a mix of calamine lotion with beta carotene liquid, or a vitamin A capsule squeezed together with zinc oxide. If neither of these remedies is available, applying plain unflavored yogurt to the affected area might also help ease symptoms.

Fresh coriander juice applied topically can also help relieve itchiness and inflammation.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hives: Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Biofeedback Training, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Guided Imagery, Light Therapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Neural Therapy, Orthomolecular Medicine, Osteopathy, Oxygen Therapy (hydrogen peroxide applied topically), and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Best of health to you

Answer 7

your obviously having an allergic reaction to something
you need to start making a list of EVERYTHING you eat every day...your probably reacting to something. everytime you break out see whats causing it by comparing the lists of things you ate. thne dont eat that anymore

as for right now, call your local er or urgent care and see if they think you should go in or if theres a over the counter pill that would help

Answer 8

There are these people who go through years and years of higher education, learning about the very problem you are currently plauged with, and who most likely will be able to supply you with a solution. Maybe if you find one of these wise men and pay them a small fee, they will be able to guide you towards the proper treatment.

Answer 9

STOP EATING NOW AND GO TO THE ALLERGY DOCTOR ASAP BECAUSE AFTER YOU GET HIVE FOR A LITTLE BIT YOUR THROWT WILL CLOSE UP SO RIGHT NOW STOP EATING AND DRIVE TO THE ALLERGY DOCTOR AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WHILE DRIVING!!
or just go to the er :-P

Answer 10

If you go to see doctors, it does work immediately.
But if you wanna cure it, not happen anymore.
You can try cellular nutrition food which is made of herbal.
It's not medicine, so it's gonna take some time.
But it can totally change your constitution little by little.
It really works!! Trust me!!