iheartcats Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I am off my Allegra for my skin test which is tomorrow - I've been off since Thursday and today I had a random hives outbreak. I was not eating or drinking anything or doing anything out of the ordinary. I got hives on my arm/chest/face that burned, itched and were red.I started to panic (thought I couldn't breath) so I laid down, took deep breaths, and calmed myself down somewhat and 90% of the hives are gone now and I am feeling better, just really fatigued.How do you guys handle random hives not from any source that you can tell? I'll mention this to the allergist, but it's so bizarre. I can also use my fingernail to 'mark' my skin and it stays around for awhile now that I'm off Allegra. I've been careful about what I use and eat since going off my Allegra, just in case, too.I'm trying to tell myself only about 14 more hours until my test. I so wish I could take a couple Benadryl, but all this work will be for naught.My POTS has been 'okt' for itself for the last few days, pretty typical, but now I'm feeling extreme fatigue and a bit achy. I assume this is from the hives outbreak.I am so frustrated and upset! And I think I almost had a panic attack (which is rare for me). Would a panic attack cause shaking, nervousness, upset stomach, and a really weird feeling of impending problems?Thanks for listening. This has been a rough few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Would a panic attack cause shaking, nervousness, upset stomach, and a really weird feeling of impending problems?Sure. And so would hyperadrenergically mediated POTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Cat-Lady,So would a bad allergic reaction (anaphylaxis.) That would have been the perfect time to collect an "enriched" sample of urine for a MCAD dx. Good luck Sweetie! It will be over soon, try not to scratch! Take your epi and some benadryl with you, and remember to tell the nurse to check on you frequently. Don't be afraid to be a wimp, it is not worth "taking it" and creating an emergency! Let us know how it goes!Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 It went ok, actually! I have such random hives the doctor doesn't think it's tied to food, so I'll take that news...I'll post an update in the MCAD thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoven Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Sometimes cold water or ice helps the itchies for me. I once had a bad reaction to an insect repellent and just took multiple ice cold showers when it would flare. Another time I'd slept on a pillow where a cat had been and had a swollen, lumpy, itchy red face-- again frozen washcloths helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 I am so glad your allergy testing is over!You made it! Keep up on the antihistamines for a couple days and print out that MCAD/Hyperadrenergic POTS article and take it to your doc.HOORAY! for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldOnToHope Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Where can I find the MCAD/Hyperadrenergic POTS article? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartcats Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Where can I find the MCAD/Hyperadrenergic POTS article? Thanks!!This is the thread that has a lot of info: http://dinet.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=11405 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I get hives from extreme temperatures -- cold/hot weather as well as having my hands in cold water when cleaning up the kitchen.Can you use a topical cortisone spray or cream for the hives. That helps for me. Hang in there!Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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