I use 1% menthol gel (Deep Freeze) at night. it helps reduce the sensation of itching which helps me get to sleep easier.
I posted this elsewhere. But I’ve been doing a bit of reading into Vitamin D supplementation for autoimmune conditions.
It is interesting. There’s been some studies in the past showing a benefit for Vitamin D in reducing severe Asthma severity. And more recently again, similar studies hinting there might be similar benefits for Urticaria. Though, unlike Vitamin C, you have to be careful not to take too much Vitamin D (< 4000 IU and might need levels checked). Also been some studies on Vitamin D helping in seasonal depression, and more recently research has been looking with great interest at potential autoimmune root of depressive illness too.
I use 1% menthol gel (Deep Freeze) at night. it helps reduce the sensation of itching which helps me get to sleep easier.
I posted this elsewhere. But I’ve been doing a bit of reading into Vitamin D supplementation for autoimmune conditions.
It is interesting. There’s been some studies in the past showing a benefit for Vitamin D in reducing severe Asthma severity. And more recently again, similar studies hinting there might be similar benefits for Urticaria. Though, unlike Vitamin C, you have to be careful not to take too much Vitamin D (< 4000 IU and might need levels checked). Also been some studies on Vitamin D helping in seasonal depression, and more recently research has been looking with great interest at potential autoimmune root of depressive illness too.
merry christmas everyone!
have to say ive been dreading this day for weeks and with good cause… urticaria and angioedema worse its been for days..
its exploded everywhere ..
need to survive to 27th for 2nd xolair jab!!!
fingers crossed the flare in symptoms is due to needing the injection!!
although the rash and swelling never went at all
HI Michelle, just picked up on your post, not sure of your age etc, I had Chronic Urticaria + Angiodema for 4 years and by chance, after complaining to my doctor about a sore stomach, he suggested I have a colonoscopy. After having the prep meds and the procedure, my condition disappeared immediately.
Previously, I had tried every medication available and lived on ZERTEC morning, noon and night.
4 months later, still no signs of a return and have still no need for medication.
Trust the above helps, and good luck.
hi craig
thanks for the reply. im still battling on everyday.
its interesting isnt it?
im actually due to have a procedure on 29th jan under general anaesthetic but thought about postponing it sue to the urticaria and angioedema but it may help right?
i have thought these things kind of reset you.
well done and hope your remission carries on.. im yet to find mine
x
Michelle, I certainly wouldn’t postpone it, I was also worried about the effects of the pre med etc, there was absolutely no problem whatsoever, you have nothing to lose.
GOOD LUCK
hi michelle , my heart goes out to you. ive had this for 2 and half years and that first year was the worst. trying to get a real diagnosis and help makes you want to pull your hair out. just antihistamines alone with steroids wont work. there are other medications to try that a good dermatologist can recconend that can help. its a long process to find what suits you. i find the injections with 4 cetirizine a day, dapsone, ratinidine, really helped me. but i went through trying a whole load of medication before finding the right ones. there are also different types of urticaria, so finding which one will help what path to follow. this is what i would look like with a bad flare up. my face would be so swollen from hives in my scalp that i gave a few people a fright. even my children wouldnt know me which caused me distress as i looked rather frightening. i found i was staying in doors and felt i needed to hide from the world as i didnt want people to see me like this. i didnt find much support out there but when i found this web site it really helped sharing and listen to peoples advice and kind words. hope your getting help, and we are all here to listen. x