Does anyone know how to get rid of hives, completely???

Question

PLEASE HELP, I HAVE HIVES AND I WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO GET RID OF HIVES COMPLETELY, OR CAN U? I WENT TO THE DOC AND THEY GAVE ME MEDICINE I TOOK IT RIGHT NOW BUT THEY ARE NOT HELPING, I AM ACTUALLY GETTING MORE, THEY HURT AND ITCH. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO TAKE TO GET RID OF THEM FOREVER. PLEASE HELP THANK YOU!!!

Answer 1

I am going through the same thing right now. It's been a pure hell for the past week and it still keeps going! I've been to three different doctors so far (all dermatologists), they can't decide whether they are hives or shingles. One says hives, the other says shingles. They prescribed Valtrex (in case they are shingles) and antihistamines Doxepin HCL 10 mg, Hydroxyz HCL 25mg, and Chlorpheniramine 4 mg. The latter one doesn't work at all. The first one, Doxepin HCL, is the only one that somewhat effective. Actually, Doxepin is consedered to be the best one to stop the hives itch. They told me to take only 2 capsules before bed time, I am taking them every 6 hours to feel some relieve! When I had similar hives atack in 1997 (it was in the other country), the doctor there gave me one adrenaline shot (Epipen) right at his office and it was an immediate (!) relieve! Here, in States, doctors put you on all kinds of crap that never works anyway.
The Aveeno anti-itch lotion (can be bought over-the-counter) works better than the prescribed ones for me so far.
Whatever you do, DO NOT scratch the hives!! I know it's nearly an impossible thing to do, but the more you scratch, the more hives you'll get, and the longer they are going to stay!
Do not apply warm packs! This is a big no-no, warm packs and baths will only make hives worse! Ice-packs are the best to relieve the itch. Apply ice-packs, and cool showers.
I hope you will get better soon.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Something that gets rid of hives pretty quickly and calms the itching is CORTAID. It usually clears things up in a couple adays if you don't come into contact with the thing that gave you the hives.

Also wondering if the hives were on your back, if so they really could be shingles instead of an allergic reaction. If so it will take like 2 weeks to feel better.

Answer 4

First you need to go to an allergist to see what you are allergic to.
Then, there are three possible approaches: (1) reduce your exposure to the allergen causing the hives; (2) Try a variety of antihistamines until you find one that works; or (3) receive serum shots to decrease your sensitivity (this is usually the best long term option)

You don't mention if there is any pattern of occurrence or what you think is causing the problem. If there is no seasonal pattern, then the allergy is most likely caused by something you are eating or something in your house - like dust mites or pet dander.

Answer 5

Just be patient and give the medicine time to fix the hives.

Hives is mainly all your body's defenses going to war-- for you of course. Your bodys immune response (army of little soldiers called eosinophiles and basophiles- go out there and shoot any little proteins they think are foreign enemies.. Now after they shoot them with cyto (intracellular) chemicals, the rest of the clean up crew (monocytes, platelets, macrophages) pick up the pieces.

You see, there may have been something that you ate or drank that triggered this response. You may not know it, but your blood cells know.

The medicines that are given to you will knock out your immune response a little ( hives means they are on overdrive).

Wait for some time, the meds will do its job. If it wont , phone the doctor again and ask for something else.

Answer 6

The hives are a histamine reaction in response to cold stimuli, including a drastic drop in temperature, cold air, and cold water. There are many causes for cold hives, most are idiopathic (meaning they have no known cause). Some rare conditions can cause cold hives, and it can be useful to test for these conditions if the cold hives are in any way unusual.

Obviously, the most important thing is to stay warm. Some air conditioned rooms and pools may be too cold for the skin. Warming up immediately usually aids in the relief of the itching.

You may like to keep some warm pads for standby. Place them onto your left side of chest (closer to heart) cause the heart is the most centralised region to pump out "warm up" blood to the rest of your body for maximium effectiveness.