Question 1

are there any serious potential complications of urticaria and angioedema?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Angioedema (ae) of the tongue may compromise breathing. Ae in the absence of hives may be a symptom of c1 esterase deficiency. In this disease ae of the windpipe can lead to suffocation while ae of the gut can lead to severe pain & unnecessary surgery. Hives & ae may be symptoms of anaphylaxis a life-threatening allergic problem involving breathing, heart and digestive systems.

Question 2

how do doctors treat urticaria and angioedema?

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Antihistamines: Most physicians will treat urticaria with antihistamines. Often this requires higher than standard doses. In severe cases of angioedema, physicians often prescribe injectable epinephrine.  Sometimes steroids are used to get the hives under control but  often switched as soon as possible.It is helpful to see an allergist to try and identify any allergic triggers.

Question 3

i've been suffering with chronic idiopathic urticaria & angioedema for 6 months now. i still need 1/2 a tablet of 25 mg every 48 hrs. want to cure it.

Accepted Answer

Urticaria/angioedema: the chronic idiopathic type (if no cause is found) can last  much longer, and resolves on its own, and nobody can predict when exactly will it resolve, most important is symptom control. You mentioned half a tablet of the 25 mg every 48 hours!! of which drug? if it is an antihistaminic of any kind,that's a minimal dose and probably you won't need more,if it is a steroid, better taper it,  C ur MD

Question 4

severe urticaria & angioedema every day for 10 weeks now. allergy tests show nothing. not responding to antihistamine, steriods, or prednisone. help!

Accepted Answer

Urticaria angioedema: Many possibilities.  Could be any medication, foods, chemicals in house, or sprays.  Sometimes clothes, anything new in house, pets, . Write down everything you do and keep searching.  Allergy test don't show everything you could react to.  Even vitamins, eye makeup, cosmetics and soap could be causing problem.

Question 5

22yr female. experience the following symptoms: angioedema, chronic urticaria, anaphylaxis, bone/muscle pain etc, is this systemic mastocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Not  sure: Symptoms like you describe can be found in serious rheumatologic conditions, require laboratory testing and biopsy, and serious medical consideration.  Get moving on seeking expert medical opinion now.  If you have had major weight loss, or weakness (difficulty walking) do not accept delay in the appointment.

Question 6

does every urticaria and angiodema case end up in anaphilaxis shock?

Accepted Answer

No: Most cases of hives and angioedema do not cause anaphylaxis.

Question 7

is it true that every urticaria and angiodema case ends up in anaphilaxis shock?

Accepted Answer

No: Only a tiny %. If you have recurring episodes they will usually be the same. Consult a dermatologist about it. Be sure to bring all meds & vits etc. Do you take a BP med (ace inhibitor)?

Question 8

hi i was diagnosed with have chronic urticaria,  angiodema in 2011. have had 30 anaphylaxis since i'm take antihistamines, break out in hives daily. developing lipomas & cysts everywhere. ?

Accepted Answer

Chronic urticaria: I presume you have had skin testing for allergens? I know of a tough couple cases just like yours that were due to an unrecognized gluten allergy.  Docs are used to thinking that gluten allergy means just celiac disease, but thats not true.
Try a gluten free diet for thirty days. It takes nearly two weeks to begin to lessen the symptoms. Take a look at Dr Perlmutter's book the Grain Brain.

Question 9

why do angioedema and hives usually happen together?

Accepted Answer

Skin allergy: Both hives and angioedema can be caused by the same mechanism: the release of histamine and other allergic chemicals from mast cells that bind allergic antibody (ige). There are also other non-allergic causes for both hives and angioedema.

Question 10

are daily hives breakouts a common symptom of angioedema?

Accepted Answer

They can be: Chronic hives are thought to be an autoimmune reaction to the cells that make histamine, and can be associated with swelling of the lips and tongue. This type of angioedema is usually itchy and rarely affects the back of the throat or causes trouble breathing. The hereditary form of angioedema does not cause hives and does not itch, but can cause trouble breathing. See an allergist for more info.

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I've been suffering with chronic idiopathic urticaria & angioedema for 6 months now. i still need 1/2 a tablet of 25 mg every 48 hrs. want to cure it.

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Severe urticaria & angioedema every day for 10 weeks now. allergy tests show nothing. not responding to antihistamine, steriods, or prednisone. help!

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22yr female. experience the following symptoms: angioedema, chronic urticaria, anaphylaxis, bone/muscle pain etc, is this systemic mastocytosis?

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Does every urticaria and angiodema case end up in anaphilaxis shock?

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Is it true that every urticaria and angiodema case ends up in anaphilaxis shock?

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Hi i was diagnosed with have chronic urticaria, angiodema in 2011. have had 30 anaphylaxis since i'm take antihistamines, break out in hives daily. developing lipomas & cysts everywhere. ?

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Why do angioedema and hives usually happen together?

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Are daily hives breakouts a common symptom of angioedema?

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