Hives after workout 🤔

stacey4258

I just completed a Hiit workout 29 mins. I now have a giant red itchy hive on my forehead. I’ve had nothing but water this morning. I’ve heard of something similar with running. Has anyone experienced this before?

westrich20940

I have not - but it sounds like exercise induced urticaria (you should consult an actual doctor tho).

In the meantime...I'd keep some Benadryl with you in case it gets very bad and be ready to seek medical care if it's extremely bad and you start having trouble breathing...I think in very rare cases (although it's rare as it is to have an allergic reaction to physical activity) it can cause anaphylaxis so please be careful!

It could also not be this though! Maybe you touched some sort of allergen and then touched your forehead? Did the hives go away quickly once you were done?