The other day at work I had something
one my hand that I thought was a
spiderbite. Then I got really big. Then
it was gone. All in an hour. Then that
night I got like, 20 more, and they itch!
They were on my feet and up my legs and my
hands. The next night they were all over
my back and stomach. And
well..Everywhere. They only seem to come
at night. I dont think im stressed.
Someone told me it could be a yeast
infection. Help!
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san54
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 227 Location: Virginia
Hives Posted: 01-18-04 15:42pm
Are you using something different? Soap
or lotion. Something on your clothes
that is not washing out?
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 01-20-04 00:44am
Sounds like hives/allergic reaction to me
too (although I wouldn't totally rule out
stress). My daughter has allergies which
show as headaches, nausea, itches, various
rashes/hives/welts, for her the main
problem (even airborn!!!!) is any contact
with any sort of petroleum based products,
perfumes, cleansers, also alot of
furniture is finished off with a petroleum
based product (we discovered her allergy
when we bought her new solid wood bedroom
furniture!!)
so don't just think in terms of cleansers,
soaps, perfumes, also think are you
aranyone you live with using anything new
or has there been a new purchase. Since
it first happened at work in the morning
though it would be worth thinking what
happened that morning? Did you come in
contact with anything new, buy anything
new? Did work buy anything new or start
using something new? It might only come
out at night after building up during the
day????
In terms of stress, just in case, try some
relaxation exercises (this could also help
the hives!!).
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Lucky
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Jan 2004 Posts: 6 Location: arkansas
Hives Posted: 01-26-04 09:50am
As I read your post, I was wondering if
maybe you are taking any codeine based
prescription drugs....Lots of people who
may be taking these drugs have alot of
itching/rashes. I took lorecet after some
dental work, and it made me itch all over.
Also, if you are stressed out that causes
hives too. At a particularly stressful
time in my life, I had a "hive phase".
When I felt really stressed, I could feel
the hives coming on. They were raised red
itchy places varying in size all over my
body. I remember being sent home from
work one day because I broke out in hives
on my face! I had one the size of a half
dollar right in the middle of my forehead!
Also, like the other postings
said....Could be an allergic reation to
laundry soap. Cleaners, etc. If it
continues to happen, I would see my
doctor.
Lucky
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DawnDiD
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Mar 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Philadelphia
Posted: 03-09-04 15:04pm
Hello....I read your post and what you had
sounded exactly like what I suffered from
a few months ago. I was preparing to
take the gre to get into graduate
school...And I was stressed out about it.
At night I would lie in bed and relax and
watch tv before going to sleep and all the
sudden I started itching all
over...Especially my palsm, stomach and
bottom of my feet. I also had red
blotches all over. I took some benedryl
and they all disappeared within half an
hour. Sounds like you have yourself a
case of the nervous hives! Try taking
some benedryl and see if that helps.
Good luck!
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ciao77
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 77
Posted: 03-09-04 19:31pm
I have had hives twice in my life ( as a
child)...On my arms, legs, back, buttocks,
and neck. Although it's extremely
annoying, it's easy to treat. Speak to
your doctor to make sure it is in fact
hives and they'll most likely recommend
that you take benadryl ( it works wonders)
and use a cream to ease the discomfort
caused by itching. Don't worry, it'll
clear up soon. And the best part is that
it's rare for it to come back within a
short period of time. If you do get it
again in the future, it most likely will
not be in the near future.
