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(5,240 posts)redwitch
(14,939 posts)I slept well at least. The hives are thriving. Fever is gone though.
Fla Dem
(23,568 posts)At their height I just wanted to cut my arms and legs off.
I feel for you, good luck.
Freddie
(9,256 posts)Your body reacting to the virus. I had the flu in Jan. and got hives on my hands and arms. Since then I've gotten a few when I had a cold. Horrendously itchy and then it goes away.
redwitch
(14,939 posts)I think these may be stress induced. They are continuing to slowly spread in spite of antihistamine. Unless they internalize I think I will just have to wait it out.
Izzy Blue
(282 posts)I had a case last year just on my arms and legs and even with Benadryl they kept erupting.
The itching was insane and I still have some marks left on my shins where they were.
My outbreak lasted for about 3 days.
I did a lot of research online and ended up eliminating sugar/carbs for about 3 months, this also included certain fruits and starchy vegetables.
Any skin eruptions this is advised for, there was also a lot mentioned on the liver which needs to be cleansed when the skin is involved.
I didn't want to do a liver cleanse so I just did the elimination and drank plenty of water.
Hopefully this is a one time occurrence for you and remember that Benadryl stops working after awhile.
PassingFair
(22,434 posts)Broke out in hives on my torso, arms and legs. About 15 large, itchy spots.
I had also had more than a few alcoholic drinks, including some high-end
cocktails with exotic ingredients.
At first I thought the cocktails were the culprit, but after reading some
blog posts from "keto" dieters, I believe that the sudden re-introduction
of carbs was to blame.
Went back on the low carb diet and they eventually subsided.
Izzy Blue
(282 posts)???
redwitch
(14,939 posts)Its gone though and the eruptions are slowing. I have scaled back on sugar but eliminating it completely? No chocolate? Oh dear.
patricia92243
(12,591 posts)doctors don't seem to be aware of this. Fortunately, my dermatologist did.
redwitch
(14,939 posts)Thanks!