Question 1

58 year old what would cause back, thigh, arms skin to feel prickly/itchy several weeks.feels like you have on wool or been in insulation. have history of intermittent chronic hives since age 30. no hives with this. taking claritin but not helping?

Accepted Answer

: At age 58 it is essential that every day, especially after bathing, that a quality moisturizing cream , not lotion, be applied all over and rubbed in well .
Get help to apply to back.
Claritin would help hives but not this type of itch.
If itchy when sleeping , take a Benadryl before going to bed.
All the best.

Question 2

ive broken out in hives for the first time in my life. its happened 4 times in 3 days. ive had no other symptoms. what could be the possible cause?

Accepted Answer

See PCP soonest: Probably eating, drinking or coming in contact with something your body is allergic to. Best to see your PCP soonest for a proper Diagnosis and management.

Question 3

why am i getting hives?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

what can i take for hives?

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Treatment of Hives: Loratadine (claritin, 10 milligrams) and fexofenadine (allegra) are antihistamines available over the counter that are less likely to cause drowsiness. Also approved for over-the-counter use is Hydroxyzine (atarax, vistaril), which causes drowsiness, and its breakdown product, Cetirizine (zyrtec, 10 milligrams), which is slightly sedating. It is best to determine the cause of the hives.

Question 5

can i die from getting hives?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: It is rare for idiopathic hives (spontaneous hives without an obvious cause) to be deadly. Some people may get swelling of the lips or tongue, but it only rarely affects the breathing. If it does, Epinephrine can be lifesaving. Allergic reactions (to food, insect stings, medications, etc.) can cause hives and can be deadly. Again, Epinephrine is the treatment. See an allergist for more info.

Question 6

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 7

how do i get relief from hives?

Accepted Answer

Avoid.: Avoid the causative agent. Use an over the counter antihistamine such as Cetirizine in adequate dose. Cool compresses, avoidance of heat and irritants. Consider additional agents if these don't work.  See your doc.

Question 8

how can i solve my hives problem?

Accepted Answer

Allergist can help: Hives can be challenging when it comes to determining a trigger, especially if the hives have gone on for &gt; 6 weeks (chronic hives).  An allergist or dermatologist can assist in determining the hives.  Generally, only a few tests are needed; even then, frequently the "cause" may remain unsolved, but don't miss an opportunity to find the solution.

Question 9

what can i put on hives to sooth it?

Accepted Answer

Topicals don't work: Hives are caused by the release of a substance called histamine, which causes the characteristic "wheal and flare" skin reaction. Creams don't work because they do nothing to prevent histamine release. Try allegra, (fexofenadine) which is now otc; if that doesn't work, your hives may be due to an internal trigger, and your doctor will need to run some tests to find it.

Question 10

why do i get hives while exercising?

Accepted Answer

Urticaria: Cholinergic urticaria is a rash brought on by physical stimulus. The stimulus might be heat but thought also to be sweating. Hives last a short time. It develops usually in response to exercise, bathing, in heated environment, or emotional stress.

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58 year old what would cause back, thigh, arms skin to feel prickly/itchy several weeks.feels like you have on wool or been in insulation. have history of intermittent chronic hives since age 30. no hives with this. taking claritin but not helping?

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Ive broken out in hives for the first time in my life. its happened 4 times in 3 days. ive had no other symptoms. what could be the possible cause?

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Why am i getting hives?

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What can i take for hives?

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Can i die from getting hives?

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How come i keep getting hives?

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How do i get relief from hives?

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How can i solve my hives problem?

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What can i put on hives to sooth it?

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Why do i get hives while exercising?

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