Question 1

can my hives be from menopause or hormones?

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Hives and hormones: Hormonal fluctuations are a fairly  common cause of hives. While we most frequently recognized hives in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease, we also see hives in patients at various stages of their menstrual cycles  as well as during  and after pregnancy/delivery.

Question 2

what sort of symptoms do pre-menopausal women undergo, and is skin condition such as rash or hives typical?

Accepted Answer

No: Hives and rashes are not a symptom of menapause, but are due to other conditions.  Hives are usually classified as autoimmune or idiopathic (means no known cause).

Question 3

are hives chronic?

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Yes: Urticaria (hives) are "chronic" if they last longer than 6 weeks.  Please refer to a case and discussion i wrote on the topic:  http://www.Uwhealth.Org/pediatric-pathways/make-these-itchy-bumps-go-away/36971.

Question 4

are my hives permanent?

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No.: Hives can be chronic which means that they have lasted for more than 6 weeks.  They may last for several months, but almost always resolve eventually.  However, they may return at a later time.

Question 5

why am i getting hives?

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Hives: Likely in your home and garden.
Either way, you must contact your primary doctor as soon as possible!

Question 6

how should i control hives?

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Find trigger first: If a trigger for the hives is found, this should be avoided.  If no obvious trigger, antihistamines such as claritin, (loratadine) allegra, zyrtec are indicated for treatment of hives.  An allergist can assist in finding the trigger and developing a treatment plan for the hives.  Sometimes different doses of antihistamines are used or combinations with other medications are used to obtain control.

Question 7

hives from taking singular

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: Singulair (montelukast) is often given to treat allergic conditions and allergic people develop hives.  However, although it is possible for singulair (montelukast) to cause hives, it is not common.

Question 8

how come i keep getting hives?

Accepted Answer

Do not know: Recurrent urticaria warrants medical evaluation. I would start with your family doctor. However may need to be seen by an allergist.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of hives?

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Itching and rash: Hives are a red raised rash often described as welts.  Itching is often very intense.  Hives are usually warm to the touch and feel "puffy".

Question 10

what are hives on the body from?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Usually allergic reaction, although inflammation of blood vessels can also do this.

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