I get hives every day--help?

Everyday I start to hitch, and whenever I scratch any part of my body, it results in a hive. If I don't scratch, there are no hives, only whenever I do. Or, I could scrape my arm on my desk, and the same thing happens. I take a Zyrtec pretty much every day, but they always make me sleepy. Claritan and Allegre haven't worked for me. I really would like to know what it's from. If it's an allergy, or if it's some type of a skin disorder??

I get hives every day--help?
I feel for you because I have had hives for 7 years although I have had 26 non-consecutive hours during that time without them (hoorah). There are many different types of hives and yours may be pressure hives which are caused by simply contact or pressure against something. Check out the urticaria site at www.chronicurticaria.com or even the yahoo site, www.urticaria@yahoogroups.com. There is a lot of information about the different types of hives.


Most people believe that hives are caused by an allergic reaction to something, but that is a myth and only one reason among many that hives appear.





I think you should also let your doctor know that the anti-histamine you are taking does not manage them. There are a lot of other choices, I could not handle the fatigue associated with Zyrtec myself. Plus, your doctor can run blood tests to determine the underlying cause and will better be able to manage them.





A little hint to help with the scratching. Oatmeal is the hivers friend. Aveeno and Equate both make a preparation of collodial oatmeal baths which really help stop the itching. I also use Suave oatmeal shower wash and have oatmeal moisturizer I carry with me where ever I go for instantaneous relief.
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Reply:have you changed anything, laundry detergent, soap, etc. that will usually cause allergic reactions. It could also be environmental. I found that in the spring I get hives from the pollen. next step would be an allergist. they can do skin and blood tests to determine what it is. most insurance carriers will cover the testing with just an office visit copay. I know that allegra is used for itchy skin. It doesn't seem to have as may side effects. Go get a cup of coffee and wake up. then call your primary doctor and ask for a referral to the allergist. Good luck and STOP SCRATCHING!!
Reply:Its best not to scratch and to keep having checkups with your doctor.
Reply:I have ezcema. It sucks!!! I itch all the time, and I break out in rashes that look like hives. You might need to start tanning, or go to your local skin doctor. Not you regular doctor. I tried that and it got me no where!!! They done a patch test on me to see what I am allergic too. Yeah I am allergic to this thing that is in all lotions, and most of the food I eat. Just some options. Also try taking the Zyrtec at night a couple hours before bed...it should last you at least until you can take the next one! Also try to use the 'free' soaps when you do your laundry. It has done dreams for me.