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So my husband woke up in the middle of the night with all these large welt/hives. he's taken a lot of benadryl but still it's not working.

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

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Best to see M.D.: 33y/o Female says So, my husband woke up in the middle of the night with all these large welt/hives. He's taken a lot of benadryl but still it's not working. Seems like some allergic reaction to food and/ or contact but Some Insect Bite can also do it. Best to see M.D. for more definitive treatment.One should not over self medicate.

Answered 8/25/2017

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A member asked:

So my husband woke up in the middle of the night with all these large welt/hives. he's taken a lot of benadryl but still it's not working.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dora Chizea answered

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