baminmo
02-13-2001, 02:21 AM
I am 41 years old and have been getting hives off and on for almost a year now. I only get them in the evening and usually shortly before going to bed. If I continue to stay warm, they will spread. If I cool down, they will go away within 30 minutes or so. I only get them from my hips down to my feet, never above the hips. I am really confused about this and would like some advice.
LORI-LYNN
02-14-2001, 10:21 AM
I AM GOING THROUGH HIVES EVERYDAY UNTIL I take reactine then it goes away i can sympathize with you i had blood work done and it came up i was hypothyroid so you might want to get your thyroid checked as this is why i was getting hives good luck . it is a frustrating thing keep your chin up ,once again good luck!
Southernbelle
06-05-2001, 05:09 PM
I have them too. Like you, mine are worse when I am warm. I don't get a lot of swelling around the eyes and lips or anything, but I do have rashes that itch terribly. It is very frustrating and I hope that there is something that will help end this. Let me know if you find anything.
Southernbelle
cinnamongirl
06-06-2001, 10:11 AM
Hi!
You may suffer from Cholinergic urticaria, which is associated with exercise, hot showers and/or anxiety, is a form of hives that is related to release of certain chemicals from parts of the nervous system that controls such body functions as blood pressure and heart rate.
I know when I take a hot shower or bath or get hot and sweaty during exercise I get hives mostly on my trunk and face. Not real attractive! ;o) And itchy! When I cool down, they go away...
You may want to do an internet search on cholinergic urticaria.
Hope this helps in some way!