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Got bad hives yesterday a.m on my legs/butt and a couple on arms. am on predisone/ benadryl (diphenhydramine). can cigarettes cause this? i just started smoking again.
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Cigs & hives?: While it pains me to say this, it's unlikely that cigarette smoking is the source of your hives. It sounds like you have some conditions that would lead us to believe that you are prone to atopy/allergy. Best to ring your doc to determine what the cause of your hives is! I know this wasn't your q, but if you feel ready, you may also want to think about discussing smoking cessation. Be well :)
Answered 5/8/2016
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No, unrelated: If antihistamine controls it, it would be ok for you wait 6 weeks before consulting your doctor. However Prednisone should not be used for that long. You do need to try to quit smoking however.
Answered 6/30/2014
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