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What are my alternatives to seeing a specialist for cronic hives? i am really at loss and i cannot afford a dermatologist or allergy specialist?
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Some options: You might do an elimination diet, eliminating one of many food types for 3-4 weeks to see if it is a factor. You can do the same with cosmetics or other potential triggers. You might try some long term OTC medications like Tagamet or cetirizine that some find helpful. It may eventually disappear or not. When/if it interrupts your life enough you may want to find a way to pay for an evaluation.
Answered 9/29/2020
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