Two weeks ago my 14 year old son developed a hive like rash. He had to be rushed to the hospital twice due to the swelling of his lips and tongue. We have seen three doctors and have been told he has "chronic uticaria" and no one can tell us why or what's causing it. He has never had an allergic reaction to anything before. He is currently on Prednisone, Atarax, Benydryl and claritin, yet he continues to break out from head to toe. He is covered. He seems to be worse late at night and early in the morning. Does anyone have any suggestions. My son is devastated over this. I don't know how to help him. I would appreciate any input. I am also interested in any alternative treatments that might help, as I am concerned that he is on so many drugs. Thank you from a worried Mom.

iUNDERSTAND WITH YOU COMPLETELEY I AM GOING THROUGH SEVERE HIVES EVERYDAY SWOLLEN LIPS EARLOBES EYES, I AM ALSO AT MY WITS END I EVEN HAD BLOOD TESTS DONE THE ONLY THING THAT SHOWED UP WAS THYROID I WAS DIAAGNOSED WITH MILD HYPOTHYROID I AM BEING TREATED NOW WITH THYROXINE (SYNTHROID) MY HIVES ARE STILL BAD BUT THEY SAY IT TAKES AWHILE FOR MEDS TO KICK IN I HOPE YOU GET TO THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SONS HIVES ITS REALLY A FRUSTRATING PROBLEM IVE HAD THEM NOW SUDDENLY FOR 3 MONTHS WONDERING WHAT THE HECK THIS WAS FROM DOCTOR ASSURES ME ITS HYPOTHYROID BUT IM GETTING SECOND OPINION IM GETTING FED UP AND FRUSTRATED SO GOOD LUCK TO YOU DONT GIVE UP EVEN GET SECOND OPINION IF YOU DONT LIKE THE FIRST . GOOD LUCK TO YOU REALLY I KNOW HOW IT IS . LORI