Has anyone experienced hives with their vit? I used to get hives in high school, right before track meets, then they thought it was stress/ excitement And possible sugar intake. Later in my early twenties I got them again. Every night, for two years. The doctors prescribed me steriod and within ten days. My vitiligo spread so rapidly I went back to the doctor to give them the news.
When I explained that this was going on the doctor, I quote said, " ohh no! Please don't sue me!" I was so distraught and shocked I laughed and said, "what!?" she then googled the steriod, which was predizone and then left the room.... At the same time I was googling it as well thinking, great, I could have done the research alone.
She quickly told me she could not be my doctor any longer and that i needed a specialist. Lol which I had been pushing for all along. With the healthcare I had I wasn't covered and needed a recommendation for it.
I did not sue her. Should I have? Ehh I don't know.
Has anyone had hives along with this? Anyone care to share their story?
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Thus far I have not noticed any new patches since last week's bout with hives. My newest spots are starting on my feet...and I notice that my skin changed texture and becase very dry, semi flakey and turned darker in color...looking like I had dirty spots on my feet...when I soaked my feet really well and exfoliated, the dry patches came off and revealed my new bright white patches! Just in time for sandal season!
That is exactly how my vitiligo started on my neck. I took a warm oatmeal bath to calm it down but it worsened the situation. My neck and chest area burned and bled for a few days. The doctor & dermatologist prescribed Protopic for white patches and Fluocinonide for itchy areas and I asked for a prescription for Hydroxizine for the itching. In addition to the pills and cream, I take Zyrtec.
Yes! I too have had bouts of hives with my vit. Mine would flare worse in the evenings, covering large patches and would itch and get puffy. I also had this strange thing where if I got scratched, the scratch marks would swell and turn red (dr said it was dermographism). If I carried my purse or a shopping bag over my wrist, I would get red whelts on my wrists. When I would have flare ups of this, I would be super sensitive to hormonal changes, MSG and stress. It was like the itching would start first, then as I scratched, it would break out into the hives and spread. This condition has come and gone over the years for about 7 years now.
Melissa moots > Michelle PeaseJune 4, 2012 at 9:10pm
Wow, yes that's exactly how mine is. I haven't had it for a year, I've changed my diet again and have been working out regularly so I'm hoping it won't flare up again.
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Thus far I have not noticed any new patches since last week's bout with hives. My newest spots are starting on my feet...and I notice that my skin changed texture and becase very dry, semi flakey and turned darker in color...looking like I had dirty spots on my feet...when I soaked my feet really well and exfoliated, the dry patches came off and revealed my new bright white patches! Just in time for sandal season!
Michelle
Yeah zyrtec works the best
Yes! I too have had bouts of hives with my vit. Mine would flare worse in the evenings, covering large patches and would itch and get puffy. I also had this strange thing where if I got scratched, the scratch marks would swell and turn red (dr said it was dermographism). If I carried my purse or a shopping bag over my wrist, I would get red whelts on my wrists. When I would have flare ups of this, I would be super sensitive to hormonal changes, MSG and stress. It was like the itching would start first, then as I scratched, it would break out into the hives and spread. This condition has come and gone over the years for about 7 years now.