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Have cholinergic urticaria n its spoilled everything im not able to do minor things cuz it attacks.i got to give up exercise. no antihistamine worked?

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People with similar : Symptoms may respond to combination of high dose antihistamine, h2 blocker and steroids.

Answered 3/20/2014

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Urticaria: Urticaria can come from local irritants allergens or physical and environmental reasons. It sounds like you have a more severe case and should see an allergist for more aggressive evaluation and treatment. Steroids, finding what may be a trigger and avoiding that and time may all be helpful. Have your doctor refer you to an allergist, and don't give up, most peoples responses wain over time.

Answered 2/6/2016

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Not allergy: Cholinergic urticaria is a physical urticaria, not allergy. Benadryl is not usually a good choice because it is poorly tolerated at high doses. Cetirizine, sometimes at 40mg a day, sometimes in combination with other meds, is very effective. Understand that anything to do with sweating will cause symptoms. Seek out a dermatologist. You may need a clinic at a teaching hospital associated with a med

Answered 4/26/2018

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