My hives,oh my god?

I have hives for like 6 months,i tried doctors,they gave me all what you can think of antihistamine drugs,tried now for a week some of this product called lacitrex,i still have em .any suggestions ,i am a student and with the side effect caused by the drugs,i really can t concentrate on what i m reading.please if any boby can help,i m in a voracious need for help.
Answer:
I had hives caused by a reaction to clarithromycin, and they lasted for about two months.Has your doctor tried putting you on corticosteroids?
There's a few side effects from those, too, but the only one I had was a little water retention in my face.

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Self-Care at Home * Stop any food or medicine identified as the cause of the hives or angioedema.
* In very mild cases, no treatment at all may be required.
* If symptoms are making you uncomfortable, take a nonprescription antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), by mouth, per the package instructions or as directed by your health care provider, until symptoms subside. These can be effective for mild episodes. CAUTION: Antihistamines may make you too drowsy to drive or operate machinery safely.
* Cool compresses or baths may help with the discomfort.
* Avoid hot baths or showers.
* Avoid direct sunlight.
* Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
* Avoid strenuous activity or anything that might cause sweating.
* Try to relax and reduce stress.Severe reactions: Do not attempt to treat severe reactions or to wait it out at home. Go immediately to the nearest emergency department or call an ambulance. Here are some things you can do while waiting for the ambulance: * Try to stay calm.
* If you can identify the cause of the reaction, prevent further exposure.
* Take an antihistamine, such as 1-2 tablets or capsules of diphenhydramine (Benadryl), if you can swallow without difficulty. The liquid form of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can also be used at 2-4 teaspoons (10-20 mL) per dose.
* If you are wheezing or having difficulty breathing, use an inhaled bronchodilator, such as albuterol (Proventil), if one is available. These inhaled medications dilate the airway.
* If you are feeling light-headed or faint, lie down and raise your legs higher than your head to help blood flow to your brain.
* If you have been given an epinephrine kit, inject yourself as you have been instructed. The kit provides a premeasured dose of epinephrine, a prescription drug that rapidly reverses the most serious symptoms (see Follow-up).
* Bystanders should administer CPR to a person who becomes unconscious and stops breathing or does not have a pulse.
* If at all possible, you or your companion should be prepared to tell medical personnel what medications you take and your allergy history.

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I had hives for weeks, so I really sympathize with you. I know how horrible it is. What I did was narrow down what I could be allergic to and then stopped it. In my case it was caused by iron pills (ferrous sulfate). It seems I have an allergy to the sulfate. It took me weeks because I couldn't believe a food supplement could be causing my problem. You have to eliminate one thing at a time. Start with anything new that happened or you starting eating right before the hives started. Common allergies: dust, mold, pollen, nuts, milk, soy. Just about anything really. Just eliminate one thing at a time. Another possiblity is stress. My daughter broke out in hives during her SAT test.

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I would go to an allergist. They can tell you very quickly what you are allergic to. But it could be something like a new soap or laundry detergent, shampoo, etc that you began using about 6 months ago. Try to think back and remember what you had changed at that time, and eliminate it, or if that is not possible, switch to only hypoallergenic soaps, detergents, etc., and use them for awhile to see if improves. For laundry, they have All Free brand and others like it, which have no perfumes, dyes, which are usually what people are allergic to. Use soap and lotion like Eucerin or Neutragena, with no perfumes. (Those are the specific brands my allergist recommended to me)

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well if the hives r that bad put sarna but if it's everywhere only put it on ur arms,legs, and ur face for a liitle while everyday

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I feel for you, that really sounds miserable. Absolutly go to a specialist. If your Dr isn't helping you, you need to see someone who will.There is definately someone out there who can help, its just a matter of finding the right specialist.You could ask your Dr for a specialist recommendation, but it sounds like he is not much help, so you might be better off searching for yourself or asking another GP for a recommendation.good luck with your studies :)

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