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Every once in a while i get hives on the back of my hands & my arms, feels like a bunch of needles poking, and stings, but it doesn't itch. what is it?

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Hives: Hives are allergies to food or inhaled compounds. They can also be caused by lupus and inflammatory bowel disease.

Answered 2/13/2014

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