Hives at night: Alpha-gal syndrome?

Posted by ryniceal @ryniceal, Dec 27, 2018

For the past five nights, including tonight, I have been experiencing a reaction of some sort. I assume that they are hives. The weird thing is that it only happens, well 95% of the time, the breakout starts in the evening. I know it's not from a bite or something because they are in different spots each night... I have had an allergy test ..that was done a few years back and it came back negative. Not allergic to anything. I know that can change, but I just find it odd that this only happens at night. During the day, I am fine... just anxious know what's to come after sundown. Another thing I noticed is that they are usually in straight lines.. not always, sometimes they are blotchy but a lot of the time they are in lines. I have taken benadryl every night for the past few nights... didn't work. Tonight I got a little bit of relief but I can already feel my body getting itchy. Hydrocortisone creams do nothing. I think I just apply them for piece of mind. I called my primary's after hours answering service and spoke with my doc. I have an appt with her in the morning and she is going to do bloodwork and give me steroid shots, but I just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced anything like this before or know someone who has.

They usually last for the night. When I can finally get myself to sleep at night.. in the morning i am fine. They dont leave any markings or anything. They are just red and raised and extremely itchy.

Any input will help. Thanks in advance.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 30, 2022

In reply to @msou "Hi, @Ryniceal, Your post was in Dec ’18. Don’t know if the skin rash issue has..." + (show)

Welcome @msou. Allow me to post the link to which you refer on Mayo Clinic’s website:
- Alpha-gal syndrome https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alpha-gal-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20428608

Msou, do you have experience with alpha-gal syndrome?

msou | @msou | Jun 7, 2022

In reply to @ryniceal "This was today... about an hour from when the irritation started so it's not as red..." + (show)

Hi @nyniceal, Could you tell me how you can include your photo picture above into the content of the Connect text. Thanks!

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 9, 2022

In reply to @msou "Hi @nyniceal, Could you tell me how you can include your photo picture above into the..." + (show)

@msou, you can add photos or files to your messages. Here's how:
1. Click REPLY.
2. Type your message.
3. Click the grey button below the message window that says "Add Photo/Files".
4. Drag and drop the photo you wish to add or click to upload from your device.
5. Click Reply.

msou | @msou | Jun 10, 2022

Colleen, I tried your instruction. It did not work.
- I clicked the Add "Photo/Files”
- Uploaded a PDF file.
- The “File” appeared in the dotted grey area as a rectangle with the word “.PDF" and the file name Timeline.pdf in it. The photo I stored in the file can not be seen.
- The file size is 1.5 MB.
- Below the grey box, there is also a rectangle, “Title: Timeline Edit title, Filename: Timeline2.pdf” in 2 lines sits at right.

There is no photo for me to drag. When tried to drag by the PDF file rectangle, it wouldn't do. What have I done wrong? Thanks!

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Timeline (Timeline-2.pdf)

msou | @msou | Jun 12, 2022

In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome @msou. Allow me to post the link to which you refer on Mayo Clinic’s website:..." + (show)

Hi, @colleenyoung: Please see my Reply in the Hive & Alpha-gal .pdf file below.

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Hive & Alpha-Gal (Hive-Alpha-Gal.pdf)

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 12, 2022

In reply to @msou "Hi, @colleenyoung: Please see my Reply in the Hive & Alpha-gal .pdf file below." + (show)

@msou, you did it! I see the file.

msou | @msou | Jun 12, 2022

In reply to @colleenyoung "@msou, you did it! I see the file." + (show)

@colleenyoung, Thank you for the encouragement!

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Jun 12, 2022

In reply to @msou "Colleen, I tried your instruction. It did not work. - I clicked the Add "Photo/Files” -..." + (show)

Maybe I can help a little here @colleenyoung and @msou. I recently tried to add a pdf file only to find out that pdf files are not usable in that format. Your best bet is to save the pdf as a jpg. Then you will be able to drag it to the photo box below your comments. In fact, it should happen automatically. Good luck. A second try may be the solution.
Good luck.
Chris

msou | @msou | Jun 13, 2022

In reply to @artscaping "Maybe I can help a little here @colleenyoung and @msou. I recently tried to add a..." + (show)

Thank you @artscaping, Looks like not too many people are using the Photo/Files function. My solution now is to put the Photos & text in one piece in the .pdf and “Reply” it. The result in the updated Connect is a link in blue color file name that gives the access. People need to make a click -- an extra effort -- to see the Comment. This is the best I can do for now.

trailwalker | @trailwalker | Jun 20, 2022

I have chrons disease and started getting hives at night. Zytec helps for 2 days but makes me extremely nauseous, also have creams too, no help. I am 67 and never had a rash in my life till chrons. Doctors wont even do blood work. See an allergist in 6 weeks. I know its not food or meds. Kept a month long diary.

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