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Husband has hives on hands very itchy- help me, help him!

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janine05901
janine05901

Last year my husband suddenly started to get hives on his hands extremely itchy. He has seen dermalogist doctors etc spent a lot of money. The doctor put him on ant-acid tablets and general allergy medication you can buy over the counter. He was on prendisolone for a while but you can't take it for a long period of time. He was fine taking the ant-acid and allergy tablets until now October which is the start of summer in Australia. His first attack happened same time last year. Can anyone help??? Beside medications is there anything that has helped anyone else. The itching and dots are slowing happening again!!!

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  • lorraine34338
    lorraine34338 janine05901

    Posted

    Hi

    Men are notorious for not protecting their skin and looking down on moisturising. I think it might help if he could use a non perfumed moisturiser regular on his hand to stop them drying out. Urticaria (hives) thrive on dry skin produced by either hot or cold conditions. It sounds like he has an allergic reaction to maybe pollen etc that can be invisible to the eye but is on everyday things he comes into contact with. Regularly washing his hand and moisturising afterwards may help.  If his hands get really itchy a non drug way of dealing with this is with very salty water - this helps to stop the itch and when it stops and the redness/bumps go down moisturise. Hope he gets some ease.

    • janine05901
      janine05901 lorraine34338

      Posted

      Thanks Lorraine34338 his hands are very dry.

      Have you heard of any Alkaline treatments to help?? apparently it helps with the itching and hives? I'm trying to get any information I can.

      Specialists are expensive!

    • lorraine34338
      lorraine34338 janine05901

      Posted

      The saline treatment l told you about works - salt is alkaline. Also you can drink water with a teaspoon of baking soda each day - this is alkaline. Also keep away from citrus fruits very acidic and apples can be as well.
  • heather94146
    heather94146 janine05901

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    Hello. I know you can look up alkaline diets and there are water alkalizing appliances and they tend to be pricey but I am also looking into them. I live in the US and they can be around $300- on up! But if that is what works then it is worth every dollar! I have also cut out gluten completely from my diet (thanks to the ladies I have talked to on this site) & after 2 weeks of uncontrollable hives that almost sent me to the hospital, I have had 2 days of being able to control them with benadryl, zyrtec and Claritin and zantac. (Throughout the day). Hopefully I will be able to wean off of them over time.

    I understand your frustration with all of the doctors. There is no clear cure if they persist longer than 6 weeks. You both will have to do trial and error and learn from the people on these sites because they are all dealing with it also. There is a drug called Xolair that is for chronic hive sufferers but even on my worst days I won't ask the doctor for it because the side effects are awful. Try diet changes. Read about leaky gut diets, low histamine diets..etc. Good Luck and keep us posted!

    • wendy62425
      wendy62425 heather94146

      Posted

      Hello Heather

      How are you doing? Have your hives improved?  Did you try the Xolair injections?  Please keep us posted.  I hope you are doing well.

      Best Regards,

      Wendy

  • jasper09125
    jasper09125 janine05901

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    janine

    I am your neighbour from 'Down Under' living in NZ.   I have not participated in Urticaria forums for a few years now but I have just recovered from my second bout of Urticaria.   My first bout was about 5 years ago.   I have a wonderfull GP and her prognosis was spot on.   Firstly,I use a strong Hydrocortisone cream (1%) for not more than 10 days,   Then I moisterise my exposed skin (arms and legs) with a cream called 'Non-Ionic.   This cream is available 'over the counter' but I get mine prescribed with my other medications.   Both products are made here and/or in Aus.   I also take 1 anti-hestamine tablet daily throughout  the year as I have an undetermined allergy.   Hope this works.   Regards. 

     

  • jaret1969
    jaret1969 janine05901

    Posted

    Xolair injections have made my give and chronic urticaria go away completely

    • heather94146
      heather94146 jaret1969

      Posted

      How many injections did you get before they went away? Are you still getting the injections?
    • jaret1969
      jaret1969 heather94146

      Posted

      I've not had a single hive since the 1st injection. I have them once per month. I've had 4 injections of Xolair.
    • heather94146
      heather94146 jaret1969

      Posted

      Really?? I am terrified by the possible side effects, but no hives since the first injection does sound nice! How do you know when to stop- or is it up to your doctor? Did you go to am allergist or regular doc?
    • jaret1969
      jaret1969 heather94146

      Posted

      I've suffered no side effects from Xolair. I began my treatment with an allergy doctor. I plan to take the injections monthly until another treatment or cure come around. I can tell you that I am now exercising for the first time in years. I'm lifting weights, riding my bike and walking with my wife. Those activities were off the table for about 3 or 4 years. I can't wait to see my annual check up numbers.
    • jaret1969
      jaret1969 Helen1668

      Posted

      The medication I'm taking is more thoroughly scientifically tested than some doubtful home remedies. I'm not against home remedies, but Xolair has proven a silver bullet against my CIU. As for costs, I contacted the manufacturer and they sent me a Co-pay card. I only pay $5 for the injection
    • heather94146
      heather94146 jaret1969

      Posted

      That's great!! The part of being disconnected from our lives and family, friends and events is what most people and doctors don't understand. I am glad to hear Xolair worked & the company offers the card! I'm not totally ruling it out! For now I just want to see if I can try some of the things I have not tried in the past! Let us know what your doc says when you go back!
    • jaret1969
      jaret1969 heather94146

      Posted

      In oder to qualify for Xolair treatment, the doctors wanted to see that other treatments failed to offer me relief. I'd tried them all and all others failed. So you'll need to exhaust your medical options first. I am in the USA btw
    • wendy62425
      wendy62425 jaret1969

      Posted

      I am so happy for everyone that Xolair is working for them!!  I only wish it worked for me.....when it did the first couple of weeks it was great.  Has anyone experienced hair loss with it?

      wendy

    • heather94146
      heather94146 wendy62425

      Posted

      I have not tried it. I can't afford to lose a single strand of hair! Has everyone been through all types of blood work? Thyroid, hormone levels...etc?
    • jaret1969
      jaret1969 heather94146

      Posted

      I've not lost any hair while on Xolair. I had all kinds of blood work done with no unusual results.
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