Hives???? - Allergies Message Board

Delia79 · 04-29-2008, 05:54 AM

I constantly get hives and don't know what is causing it. I do not get them all over, just usually on my neck, sometimes on my face, and arms and torso. I never get them on my legs. However, I usually have a few pop up every day on my neck. They drive me crazy! What causes this? Is it an allergic reaction to something? I can't imagine what I would be using that would cause this because it's been happening for a few years and I haven't used the same soap, shampoo, make up etc. for two years straight. Is there something I am missing?

sjs40 · 05-05-2008, 05:45 PM

Hello Delia79!

I don't know if you read my post "my head is spinning..."
I learned that any reaction we have is food related, even though your onset is recent.
For me, I went to an allergist 2 years ago and my new found allergy is (was)grass. Well, I later learned from a nutritionist that I'm actually allergic to something I'm eating, not grass. Over time, my body has formed an immediate reaction to grass.
This spring, it just so happens I'm on a diet, so I've changed my eating habits. In doing so, I'm not allergic to grass this year!

You could go to an allergist, but amazingly, they do IgA (Mucous) & IgG (Delayed) testing. The delayed testing is the most important one, because it is the one that presents itself differently in everyone. For you, hives. For other people, it can be as harsh as cancer!
Most people associate allergies with bad colds. That's the mucosa test.

You definitely are allergic to something.
Check out Sage Laboratories on the web. It is a wealth of info. They are based out of Florida, but they deal with doctors throughout the US.

Hope this helps! God Bless!

Mom of 4 Great Kids!