Chronic hives
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i M 60, still going through the menopause and since September started having an itchy scalp. Then rash appeared on my upper body then turned into hives. I have had full blood tests, X-rays to no avail. I have an under active thryoid and high blood pressure. The Drs just don't know what it is and I am getting desperate. It is always worse at night and ruining my life. Any one have this problem.
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mrsmop heather_20749
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Have you looked at the side effects of any drugs you are on?
Is it something that goes with an underactive thryroid?
Are you on HRT? Has that helped.
Then we go down the antihistamine avenue! One of my GPs eventually gave me Hydroxyzine which is a sedating antihistamine, it helped me sleep through the itching.
Finally, have you been referred to a Dermatologist? The waiting lists are long, so the sooner you get on the list, the better.
heather_20749 mrsmop
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mrsmop heather_20749
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Do you still have access to the Dermatologist? It might be worth discussing the Hypertension with him, I know mine is pretty good on a multitude of topics.
The only antihistmine that had any impact on my itching, was the Hydroxyzine
heather_20749
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mrsmop heather_20749
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Our bodies are great until they decide to do their own thing!