Chronic Hives question

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  • CorlissaEats
    CorlissaEats Posts: 493 Member
    Allergists test for IgE reactions but you can also have IgG reactions to things. IgG allergy tests look for reactions that happen between 2hrs to 48 hrs later, while IgE tests look for reactions within 2 hrs of contact. I have many IgG allergies, also called food sensitivities. For example, I consume milk and 4-6hrs later my mouth is unbearably itchy and I have a headache and seasonal allergy symptoms.

    I had to see a Naturopathic Doctor in order to get the test, they aren't often offered by regular physicians. You could very legitimately not have any allergies show up on tests but still get hives due to allergic reactions. You may want to find a doctor or Naturopath in your area that offers the ELISA test.
  • hurricaneemly
    hurricaneemly Posts: 23 Member
    FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »
    Chronic hives can be a symptom of anxiety.

    This is true. I suffer from chronic hives, as well. Part of it is genetic (mother, grandmother, great grandmother...) and the other part is anxiety/stress related. I take Lexapro daily and Zyrtec at night and it makes it so that I don't have such bad attacks. Even with this, I still get hives daily. It's only noticeable to me when I'm in a highly stressful or emotional situation. Alcohol and poor diet tend to make matters worse.

    There's no harm in working on your diet and alcohol consumption and it's entirely possible that your doc's a quack, but it's worth considering that there's an underlying cause besides an allergy.

    Good luck!
  • jesslintch
    jesslintch Posts: 63 Member
    I had hives of an unknown origin for several months a few years ago. My regular doctor and an allergist could not identify ANYTHING that could be causing it. I mentioned it in a side conversation with my chiropractor. He said, "Oh, it's your liver." He recommended Standard Processing. I followed it for a month and have not had problems since.
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