Why am i getting hives while changing my diet to gluten free? the hives are burning hot and itchy.

Coincident: A gluten free diet should not cause hives. Hives can be due to many things including: 1. Allergies to pollens, mold, dust, food, drugs and bee stings 2. Infections like hepatitis 3. Autoimmunity 4. Complement deficiency – acquired or hereditary 5. Vaculitis 6. Idiopathic – unknown cause – very common treatment may include antihistamines, steroids, h2 blockers and if very severe, cyclosporine.

Many causes: Allergic reactions, chemicals in foods, latex, insect stings, sunlight exposure, infection or medicines can all cause hives. The most common foods that cause hives are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, soy, wheat, and milk. Aspirin, nsaids, hypertension and Codeine are medicines that can cause hives.