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Acute Utricaria - help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I've got this and it is DRIVING ME MAD - does any one have any advice to reduce the itch? I am taking antihistamines but they're not doing much! Z

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over a year ago

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

cool bath or shower (without bubble bath or shower gel), and a cold cloth on affected area. Rash usually subsides after 24-48 hrs. if not, you may need a steroid cream from your doc xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks - I keep having nice cool baths - had it since Monday - it's been brought on by stress apparently so am also trying to chill out a bit! Z

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

in that case, a bottle of wine is also recommended x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"in that case, a bottle of wine is also recommended x"

yep - that sounds like a plan! Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Boxing gloves??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try a cool pac like frozen peas wrapped in a teatowel. It will at least give you temporary relief xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Boxing gloves?? "

lol - wouldn't make any difference trust me but good suggestion! Z

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Try a cool pac like frozen peas wrapped in a teatowel. It will at least give you temporary relief xx"

Thank you but it is all over me so would need about 100 bags! Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Boxing gloves??

lol - wouldn't make any difference trust me but good suggestion! Z"
i meant for your old man . . . . . . . . . . To stop you going on about it easy people i'm only messing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Erm, Calamine lotion?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hydrocortisone cream usually helps when I get it xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks every one - off for a cool bath - ointment application - and then a glass of wine! Z

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By *ayceeCouple
over a year ago

northampton

Aveeno bath powder. You get it from the chemists and it's not cheap, about £1.50 a sachet. It is however fab for relieving itching and very soothing. Also if the antihistamines you are taking aren't Chlorpheniramine try those. They are much better for dealing with skin complaints than the other antihistamines..

Hope this helps xxx

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By *anba2Couple
over a year ago

burbage

I suffered with urticaria on and off for years. Last year it was brought on by codeine in pain killers I was on. Looked like I had chicken pox! I had my usual anti histamines (prescription ones) but to now avail. I couldn't get it under control and was getting me down. After a few trips to doctor and steroid tablets he suggested a diet to follow recommended by a skin specialist. I followed it and within weeks was clear. I excluded certain foods in this diet and slowly introduced them after about 6 months. I have been clear about a year now. Will find the sheet of paper with food list on and get back to you.

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By *anba2Couple
over a year ago

burbage

This may only work however if condition is brought on by aspirin/codeine. Give it a go though.

Foods to be avoided.........

Peas

tinned soups

blackcurrants

apples

bananas

grapes

rhubarb

jam or jelly of above flavours

beer

wine

cider

apple drinks

blackcurrant squash

dried fruits

cakes biscuits or chocolate with dried fruit in

eg Xmas pudding

fruit and nut chocolate

muesli type cereal

vinegar

bottled sauces containing vinegar eg tomato sauce, brown sauce, salad cream, Mayo,

pickles

it worked for me.... Good luck.

And I understand how the itching drives you insane! My sympathies.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks very much for that advice, I'll make a note of what to avoid but am pretty sure it's stress related - I hope so as I seem to love everything on that list! Thanks again, Z

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By *onyMad123Couple
over a year ago

nottingham/ derby

Aloe Vera Very soothing ...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hi and thank you for all your advice, I'm just trying to relax and keep cool and the itching seems to be receeding a bit! Z

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Well - it seems to have sorted itself out - will be having a week off work to ensure i don't get too stressed too soon and get it back - the alo vera helped as did the lavender stuff - so thanks again - and Lucy for her pm with good advice - get on the forums once you're able! Z

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