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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Hives

Posted by kimspr3 @kimspr3, Sep 24, 2019

Has anyone gotten Urticaria, severe from Hashimoto's? It started in my 20's. Remember going to a movie my face feeling very warm, lips eyes, itching all over my body, Hugh hives. Went to the E.R. they insisted it was an allergic reaction to something. I believed them of-course. Nothing would take it away. Prednisone never worked. It was in the sixties so I will admit "I smoked" hives gone???? Every Time!!!!! I told dr's about it. Mar. in my case must have done something to my Immune system? I wonder if Mayo Clinic would do a little research on it? I would be so happy and very curious as to why that worked? Remission, than back again for years nothing helped. Saw a International dr. in S. Carolina who put me on Cyclosporin, they were gone in a short time!!! Remission. I was given Cymbalta, that evening they were back, again to the ER. Stopped the drug. Immunologist, I received shots every week for months. They are gone now and I hope forever! Many Endocrinologist, Primary Care Dr's never heard of Hashimoto's and Hives?????????

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jerrysgirl3 | @jerrysgirl3 | Jun 27, 2023
In reply to @novakp52 "I had fought with hives since 2018. Allergist was no help. I was taking over 40..." + (show)
@novakp52

I had fought with hives since 2018. Allergist was no help. I was taking over 40 Benadryl during an attack. So I went to Alternative medicine, who did food allergy test. Showed a bunch of different foods. But in 2023, I went to NM. While there, at one restaurant I told the waitress I was allergic to gluten and soy. Her responds was “oh you have Hashimoro disease “
A regular person gave me an answer on why. Explained a lot since then.
Best part is I gave choices and off Benadryl. I have found a OTC histamine blocker and if worst I use up to 2 Benadryl now. ( but I know I have to be home due to a regular reaction to it now.)

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Personally I like chlortrimeton allergy pills. Took them for over 60 years from when I was a kid and had allergy attacks. Zyrtec is ok too. Were you tested for Hashimotos? I've never heard of allergies being a side effect....assuming you went to Endo for tests? I think you should be tested by rheumatologist by blood labs for allergies. My allergist was a jerk and said I had lo allergies. When I asked her why the hives stopped when I stopped eating the food she said it was "a coincidence"!!!!

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Jun 27, 2023
In reply to @paula22 "Hi, I just joined mayoclinic.org today. It is June 26th 2023 I was diagnosed with chronic..." + (show)
@paula22

Hi, I just joined mayoclinic.org today. It is June 26th 2023
I was diagnosed with chronic urticaria about 2 years ago after starting out with a dermatologist then referred to an immunologist. He did all the scratch testing and said I was not allergic to anything. He then started me out on zolair injections 1 x a month. I get an injection in each arm. Prior to the injections my body itched all over and the hives were like scratching marks, however I wasn't scratching. Once the marks appeared I would then start to itch. I was also taking zertec once a day. Since taking the zolair injections my breakouts subsided but never have gone away. I also was prescribed hydroxine which would help somewhat, but lately my breakouts are back and I am feeling itchy all the time. I can't see my allergist until the middle of July. Could I possibly be immune to the injections? Also, prednisone didn't touch it. Is there anything else I can do at this point? Please advise and thank you for any help or resources.

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@paula22 hello, I’m sure that you’re miserable because of the itching. I can’t think of anything worse. I would suggest that you try a food/allergy journal. Write down everything you eat and make a note if any itching started. Also, look at soaps including laundry soap and lotions you might use. This kind of list is helpful to the doctor.
Here is a discussion that might help. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/unexplained-itching/ The members there might have some good suggestions for you
Let me know how you get on!

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