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Readers Respond: Common Causes of Hives
Responses: 6

By Daniel More, MD, About.com

Updated June 15, 2009

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From the article: Hives
I see alot of people in my clinic with hives. Nearly every one of them has some suspicion of what their cause. From foods to medicines, and toiletries to travel, most people with hives have some idea what is triggering their symptoms. Share your story about what you think caused your hives, and read about others' experiences. Share Your Experiences

Hives for 7 mos + all over again

This is my 2nd round of hives, first time cleared up in 7 mos. Had to have another Botox shot (in my neck) I have cervical torticollis. Had my next botox shot & broke out again starting in Aug & still have them. I'm taking Atarax 50mg every 4 hrs. I'm covered (especially in a.m.). They've just now started on my face, lip & eyes. I guess I can't have any more shots, although that is the only thing that gives me relief from Torticollis.
—Guest Whiteshep

hives in my daughter

My daughter in now 13 and has been getting hives since she was aabout 6 on and off. Thinking it was red 40 not so sure anymore. It has been about 8months since she has had hives till now she started Wed. and is still breaking out. She is on 30 mg of prednsone and 24 hr zyrtec and still breaks out with new hives. They are all over her body face,ears, hands inside and out same with feet top and botton. We are woundering is it dairy? Latley she will get a stomach ache after a glass of milk but not all the time. This time with her hives is did run a low grade fever 100.3 - 101.00. It is very troubling she is itchy and we dont under stant why they are still coming. Seh has had the last a few days befour but not this bad they have never been on her face.She is going to Dr this week but what are your thoughts
—Guest amy lucht

yearly Hives

I get hives Just on my chest area (neckline) every year in the fall, What the heck caused this, I have seen 3 different Dictors and not one could figure out what it was from.
—Guest LeeAnne

Hives

Starting itching all over in Vancouver, BC. Had been stressed & sleeping in dampish basement room. Had bright red marks all over my body. Now I itch with no marks, like prickling sensation. Prescription Zyrtek helps, but can only take at night. Makes me groggy next day. How do I end this cycle?
—Guest Sylvia

yearly occurance

my hives only occur end of july and in august..i get them all over..starts on either my knees or elbow and then spreads..what is it from??
—Guest eww hives

Mrs. Johnson

Chronic hive problem, no itching at all - prob caused by psoas abscess; doc is controlling with Prednisone, but it prevents abscess from healing. Circular problem - is there any hope from anything>
—Guest Anne W. Johnson

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